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DEFINITION: Door locks do not operate from the door lock cylinder switch, mounted on the exterior key lock cylinder, of the driver door. This test assumes that all DTCs have been diagnosed.

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Did you perform The Diagnostic System Check - Power Door Systems?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check - Power Door Systems

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  1. Install a scan tool.
  2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  3. With the scan tool, observe the Key Cylinder Unlock parameter in the Driver Door Module Inputs list.
  4. Activate the driver door key cylinder unlock switch.

Does the Key Cylinder Unlock parameter change state?

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  1. Turn the ignition OFF.
  2. Disconnect the driver door key cylinder unlock switch harness connector.
  3. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  4. Install a fused jumper between the key cylinder unlock switch circuits.
  5. With the scan tool, observe the Key Cylinder Unlock parameter.

Does the key cylinder unlock parameter display ON?

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Test the key cylinder unlock switch circuits for an open, or a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Inspect for poor connections/terminal tension at the key cylinder unlock switch harness connector. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Inspect for poor connections/terminal tension at the driver door module harness connector. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Replace the driver door lock key cylinder unlock switch. Refer to Door Lock Cylinder Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

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Replace the driver door module. Refer to Door Control Module Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

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Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

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System OK

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