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DEFINITION: Diagnosis of one of the following DIC messages:

    • DRIVER DOOR AJAR
    • PASSENGER DOOR AJAR
    • LEFT REAR DOOR AJAR
    • RIGHT REAR DOOR AJAR

1

Did you perform the Power Door Systems Diagnostic System Check?

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Go to Step 2

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. Close all doors.
  4. With a scan tool, observe the parameter of the suspect door ajar switch in the door module data list:
  5. • Driver Door Ajar Switch
    • Passenger Door Ajar Switch
    • Left Rear Door Ajar Switch
    • Right Rear Door Ajar Switch

Does the scan tool indicate that the Door Ajar Switch parameter is Off?

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Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems

Go to Step 3

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  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the suspect door lock actuator.
  3. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  4. With a scan tool, observe the Door Ajar Switch parameter.

Does the scan tool indicate that the Door Ajar Switch parameter is Off?

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Go to Step 6

Go to Step 4

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Test the door ajar signal circuit of the door lock actuator for 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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Go to Step 9

Go to Step 5

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Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the suspect door module. 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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Go to Step 9

Go to Step 7

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Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the door lock actuator. 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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Go to Step 9

Go to Step 8

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

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 9

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8

Replace the suspect door lock actuator. Refer to Front Side Door Latch Replacement or Rear Side Door Latch Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 9

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9

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

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System OK

Go to Step 2