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For 1990-2009 cars only

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

DEFINITION: This diagnostic table tests for an inoperative garage door opener (GDO).

1

Did you perform the Garage Door Opener System Check?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Garage Door Opener System Check

2

Press any button on the GDO.

Does the LED illuminate?

--

Go to Garage Door Opener System Check

Go to Step 3

3

Inspect the valet switch.

Is valet switch in the OFF position?

--

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 12

4

Press rear compartment or fuel door release buttons.

Do the rear compartment or the fuel door releases actuate?

--

Go to Step 5

Go to Fuel Filler Door Release System Check or Rear Compartment Lid Release System Check in Body Rear End

5

Inspect the GDO for being fully seated in the overhead console.

Is the GDO installed properly?

--

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 15

6

  1. Remove the GDO from overhead console. Refer to Garage Door Opener Replacement .
  2. Use a J 39200 digital multimeter (DMM) in order to measure for battery voltage from connector C2 terminal 3 to ground.

Is battery voltage present?

--

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 9

7

Use a J 39200 DMM in order to measure for ground at connector C2 terminal 1.

Is a ground present?

--

Go to Step 13

Go to Step 8

8

Use a J 39200 DMM in order to measure for battery voltage from connector C1 terminal 13 of overhead console flatwire harness to ground.

Is battery voltage present?

--

Go to Step 14

Go to Step 9

9

Use a J 39200 DMM in order to measure for voltage from terminal 13 of overhead console to B+.

Is the voltage above the specified value?

10 V

Go to Step 14

Go to Step 10

10

Test for an open or short to ground in CKT 253 (BRN) from C305 terminal A2 to connector C2 terminal A10 of the rear junction block.

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to Garage Door Opener System Check

--

11

Test for an open in CKT 851 (BLK/WHT) from GDO to G402. Refer to Ground Distribution Schematics .

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to Garage Door Opener System Check

--

12

Turn the valet switch to the OFF position.

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to Garage Door Opener System Check

--

13

Replace the GDO. Refer to Garage Door Opener Replacement .

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to Garage Door Opener System Check

--

14

Replace the overhead console. Refer to Roof Console Replacement .

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to Garage Door Opener System Check

--

15

  1. Remove overhead console. Refer to Roof Console Replacement .
  2. Ensure that the GDO is fully seated and making proper electrical connection to the overhead console harness.

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to Garage Door Opener System Check

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