2007 Grand Cherokee WK Factory Service Manual 8 - ELECTRICAL

B1243-REAR PARK ASSIST DISABLE SWITCH STUCK

For a complete wiring diagram Refer to Section 8W.

When Monitored:
With the ignition on.
Set Condition:
The Instrument Cluster detects the Rear Park Assist Disable Switch active for greater than 20 seconds.

Possible Causes

(X774) PARK ASSIST ON/OFF SWITCH CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND

LOWER SWITCH BANK

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

Diagnostic Test

1. CHECK FOR ACTIVE DTC

Press and release the switch three times.
Turn the ignition on.
With the scan tool, record and erase Instrument Cluster DTCs.
Turn the ignition off.
Turn the ignition on.
Wait 30 seconds.
With the scan tool, read Instrument Cluster DTCs.

Is DTC: B1243-REAR PARK ASSIST DISABLE SWITCH STUCK active?

Yes

Go To 2

No

The condition that caused this code to set is not present at this time. Check for an intermittent condition by inspecting the related wiring harness for chafed, pierced, pinched, and partially broken wires. Also inspect the related connectors for broken, bent, pushed out, spread, corroded, or contaminated terminals.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST VER 1. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULES - STANDARD PROCEDURE)

2. CHECK OPERATION OF THE LOWER SWITCH BANK

Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the Lower Switch Bank Harness Connector.
Turn the ignition on.
Wait 30 seconds.
With the scan tool, read Instrument Cluster DTCs.

Does the scan tool display: B1243-REAR PARK ASSIST DISABLE SWITCH STUCK?

Yes

Go To 3

No

Replace the Lower Switch Bank in accordance with the Service Information.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST VER 1. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULES - STANDARD PROCEDURE)

3. CHECK THE (X774) PARK ASSIST ON/OFF SWITCH CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND

Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the Instrument Cluster C1 harness connector.
Measure the resistance of the (X774) Park Assist ON/OFF Switch circuit for a short to ground.

Is the resistance below 10K ohms?

Yes

Repair the (X774) Park Assist ON/OFF Switch circuit for a short to ground.

Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST VER 1. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULES - STANDARD PROCEDURE)

No

Replace the Instrument Cluster in accordance with the Service Information.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST VER 1. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULES - STANDARD PROCEDURE)