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Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Did you perform the Power Door Locks System Check?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Power Door Locks System Check

2

  1. Enter the body control module (MALL) diagnostic mode.
  2. Press and hold the power door unlock switch.
  3. Cycle the headlamps ON and OFF 6 times.
  4. Release the power door unlock switch.
  5. The MALL may sound a series of bongs (history codes) upon entering the diagnostic mode. Refer to Body Control Module Diagnostic Information in Body Control Systems.
  6. Press a door lock switch to the UNLOCK position, then to the LOCK position.
  7. Does the MALL sound one bong for each press of the door lock or unlock switch?

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Go to Step 4

Go to Step 3

3

  1. Use a digital multimeter (DMM) in order to backprobe the MALL connector C1 between terminal A and terminal C.
  2. Press the door lock switch to the LOCK position.

Does the voltage measure within the specified range?

10-15 V

Go to Step 8

Go to Step 5

4

  1. Turn off the ignition switch.
  2. Disconnect the MALL connector C1.
  3. Disconnect the left front door lock actuator connector C2.
  4. Measure the resistance between connector C1 terminal A and connector C2 terminal A.

Does the resistance measure within the specified range?

0-5 ohms

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 8

5

With the DMM still connected, press the door lock switch to the UNLOCK position.

Does the voltage measure within the specified range?

10-15 V

Go to Power Door Locks System Check

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6

Replace the MALL. Refer to Body Control Module Replacement in Body Control System.

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Power Door Locks System Check

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7

  1. Use a DMM in order to backprobe any door lock actuator connector between terminal B and ground.
  2. Press the door lock switch to the LOCK position.

Does the voltage measure within the specified range?

10-15 V

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 8

8

Repair the open in CKT 295 (GRY). Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Power Door Locks System Check

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9

Repair the open in CKT 694 (TAN). Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Power Door Locks System Check

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