Pinpoint Test L: Poor Image Quality
Parking Aid - Video
Pinpoint Tests
Pinpoint Test L: Poor Image Quality
Normal Operation
With the ignition switch in the RUN position, the video camera is supplied with a voltage signal.
For vehicles without navigation, with the gear selector in reverse position, a reverse voltage signal is sent to the auto-dimming interior mirror supplying power to the display in the mirror. The video camera signal is sent to the auto-dimming interior mirror. The video signal from the video camera displays an image on the LH side of the auto-dimming interior mirror.
For vehicles with navigation, with the gear selector in reverse position, a reverse signal is sent from the Instrument Cluster (IC) to the Audio Control Module (ACM) over the Medium Speed Controller Area Network (MS-CAN), enabling the system. The video signal from the video camera displays an image in the display of the ACM.
Poor image quality can be due to an open in the video camera ground circuit. The video circuits shorted to the shield or ground circuit can also cause poor image quality.
This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following:
- Wiring, terminals or connectors
- Video camera
PINPOINT TEST L: POOR IMAGE QUALITY
NOTICE: Use the correct probe adapter(s) when making measurements. Failure to use the correct probe adapter(s) may damage the connector.
NOTE: Failure to disconnect the battery when instructed will result in false resistance readings. Refer to Battery, Mounting and Cables Battery Disconnect.
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L1 CHECK AND CLEAN THE REAR VIDEO CAMERA LENS
- Clean and make sure that the video camera lens is clear of any debris.
- Test the video camera system and verify the video camera image.
- Is the video camera concern still present?
Yes
GO to L2.
No
The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern was caused by a dirty video camera lens.
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L2 CHECK THE VIDEO SIGNAL CIRCUITS INTEGRITY
- Ignition OFF.
- Disconnect: Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror (Without Navigation) C9039.
- Disconnect: ACM (With Navigation) C240b.
- For vehicles without navigation, measure the resistance between the auto-dimming interior mirror C9039-8, circuit VMP19 (WH/GN), harness side and the auto-dimming interior mirror C9039-16, circuit RMP19 (BN/VT), harness side.
- For vehicles with navigation, measure the resistance between the ACM C240b-1, circuit VMP19 (WH/GN), harness side and the ACM C240b-6, circuit RMP19 (BN/VT), harness side.
- Is the resistance between 74 and 106 ohms?
Yes
GO to L8.
No
GO to L3.
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L3 CHECK THE VIDEO CAMERA GROUND CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN
- Ignition OFF.
- Disconnect: Negative Battery Cable.
- Disconnect: Video Camera C4357 (Navigator) or C4360 (Expedition).
- For Navigator, measure the resistance between the video camera C4357-6, circuit GD133 (BK), harness side and ground.
- For Expedition, measure the resistance between the video camera C4360-6, circuit GD133 (LG), harness side and ground.
- Is the resistance less than 5 ohms?
Yes
GO to L4.
No
REPAIR the circuit. TEST the system for normal operation.
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L4 CHECK THE VIDEO CAMERA VIDEO SIGNAL CIRCUITS FOR A SHORT TO GROUND
- Connect: Negative Battery Cable.
- For Navigator, measure the resistance between the video camera C4357-4, circuit VMP19 (WH/GN), harness side and ground; and between the video camera C4357-5, circuit RMP19 (BN/VT), harness side and ground.
- For Expedition, measure the resistance between the video camera C4360-4, circuit VMP19 (GY), harness side and ground; and between the video camera C4360-5, circuit RMP19 (BK), harness side and ground.
- Are the resistances greater than 1,000 ohms?
Yes
GO to L5.
No
REPAIR the circuit in question. TEST the system for normal operation.
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L5 CHECK THE VIDEO CAMERA VIDEO SIGNAL CIRCUITS FOR A SHORT TO SHIELD
- For Navigator, measure the resistance between the video camera C4357-4, circuit VMP19 (WH/GN), harness side and the video camera C4357-2, circuit DMP19 (BK), harness side.
- For Expedition, measure the resistance between the video camera C4360-4, circuit VMP19 (GY), harness side and the video camera C4360-2, circuit DMP19 (OG), harness side.
- Measure the resistance between the video camera C4357-5, circuit RMP19 (BN/VT) (Navigator) or C4360-5, circuit RMP19 (BK) (Expedition), harness side and the video camera C4357-2, circuit DMP19 (BK) (Navigator) or C4360-2, circuit DMP19 (OG) (Expedition), harness side.
- Are the resistances greater than 10,000 ohms?
Yes
GO to L6.
No
REPAIR the circuit in question. TEST the system for normal operation.
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L6 CHECK VIDEO SIGNAL CIRCUITS FOR AN OPEN
- For Navigator, connect a fused jumper wire between the video camera C4357-4, circuit VMP19 (WH/GN), harness side and the video camera C4357-5, circuit RMP19 (BN/VT), harness side.
- For Expedition, connect a fused jumper wire between the video camera C4360-4, circuit VMP19 (GY), harness side and the video camera C4360-5, circuit RMP19 (BK), harness side.
- For vehicles without navigation, measure the resistance between the auto-dimming interior mirror C9039-8, circuit VMP19 (WH/GN), harness side and the auto-dimming interior mirror C9039-16, circuit RMP19 (BN/VT), harness side.
- For vehicles with navigation, measure the resistance between the ACM C240b-1, circuit VMP19 (WH/GN), harness side and the ACM C240b-6, circuit RMP19 (BN/VT), harness side.
- Are the resistances less than 5 ohms?
Yes
REMOVE the jumper wire. GO to L8.
No
REMOVE the jumper wire. GO to L7.
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L7 CHECK VIDEO SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN
- For Navigator without navigation, measure the resistance between the auto-dimming interior mirror C9039-8, circuit VMP19 (WH/GN), harness side and the video camera C4357-4, circuit VMP19 (WH/GN), harness side.
- For Expedition without navigation, measure the resistance between the auto-dimming interior mirror C9039-8, circuit VMP19 (WH/GN), harness side and the video camera C4360-4, circuit VMP19 (GY), harness side.
- For Navigator with navigation, measure the resistance between the ACM C240b-1, circuit VMP19 (WH/GN), harness side and the video camera C4357-4, circuit VMP19 (WH/GN), harness side.
- For Expedition with navigation, measure the resistance between the ACM C240b-1, circuit VMP19 (WH/GN), harness side and the video camera C4360-4, circuit VMP19 (GY), harness side.
- Is the resistance less than 5 ohms?
Yes
REPAIR the circuit RMP19 (BN/VT). TEST the system for normal operation.
No
REPAIR the circuit VMP19 (WH/GN). TEST the system for normal operation.
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L8 CHECK FOR CORRECT VIDEO CAMERA OPERATION
- Connect all disconnected connectors.
- Disconnect the video camera connector.
- Check for:
- corrosion
- damaged pins
- pushed-out pins
- Connect the video camera connector and make sure it seats correctly.
- Operate the system and verify the concern is still present.
- Is the concern still present?
Yes
INSTALL a new video camera. REFER to Video Camera Service and Repair. TEST the system for normal operation.
No
The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by a loose or corroded connector.
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