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Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Did you perform the Interior Lights System Check?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Interior Lamps System Check

2

  1. Connect a scan tool to the Data Link Connector (DLC).
  2. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN position.
  3. Place the courtesy lamp switch in the OFF position.
  4. Inspect the body control module (SBM) courtesy switch input.

Is the input OFF?

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Go to Step 3

Go to Step 11

3

Inspect the SBM auxiliary lighting input.

Is the input OFF?

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Go to Step 4

Go to Step 14

4

  1. Close all of the doors.
  2. Inspect the driver door module (DDM) driver dome/buzzer switch input.

Is the input OFF?

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Go to Step 5

Go to Step 16

5

Inspect the DDM passenger dome/buzzer switch input.

Is the input OFF?

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Go to Step 6

Go to Step 20

6

Inspect the DDM left rear dome/buzzer switch input.

Is the input OFF?

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Go to Step 7

Go to Step 24

7

Inspect the DDM right rear dome/buzzer switch input.

Is the input OFF?

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Go to Step 8

Go to Step 28

8

Test CKT 156 (WHT) for a short to ground. Refer to Testing for Short to Ground in Wiring Systems.

Is CKT 156 OK?

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Go to Step 9

Go to Step 32

9

Test CKT 157 (GRY) for a short to ground. Refer to Testing for Short to Ground in Wiring Systems.

Is CKT 157 OK?

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Go to Step 10

Go to Step 32

10

Replace the body control module (SBM) Refer to Body Control Module Replacement in Body Control System.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Interior Lamps System Check

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11

Disconnect the headlamp switch connector.

Is the SBM courtesy switch input OFF?

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Go to Step 12

Go to Step 13

12

Replace the headlamp switch.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Interior Lamps System Check

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13

Test CKT 1495 (DK BLU/WHT) for a short to ground. Refer to Testing for Short to Ground in Wiring Systems.

Is CKT 1495 OK?

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Go to Step 10

Go to Step 32

14

Test CKT 1393 (DK BLU) for a short to ground. Refer to Testing for Short to Ground in Wiring Systems.

Is CKT 1393 OK?

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Go to Step 15

Go to Step 32

15

Replace the RFA module. Refer to Remote Control Door Lock Receiver Replacement in Keyless Entry.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Interior Lamps System Check

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16

Disconnect the LH front door lock actuator connector.

Is the DDM driver dome/buzzer switch input OFF?

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Go to Step 17

Go to Step 18

17

Replace the LH front door lock actuator. Refer to Door Lock Actuator Replacement in Doors.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Interior Lamps System Check

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18

Test CKT 126 (TAN) for a short to ground. Refer to Testing for Short to Ground in Wiring Systems.

Is CKT 126 OK?

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Go to Step 19

Go to Step 32

19

Replace the driver door module (DDM). Refer to Front Door Module Replacement in Doors.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Interior Lamps System Check

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20

Disconnect the RH front door lock actuator connector.

Is the DDM passenger dome/buzzer switch input OFF?

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Go to Step 21

Go to Step 22

21

Replace the RH front door lock actuator. Refer to Door Lock Actuator Replacement in Doors.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Interior Lamps System Check

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22

Test CKT 1177 (LT GRN) for a short to ground. Refer to Testing for Short to Ground in Wiring Systems.

Is CKT 1177 OK?

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Go to Step 23

Go to Step 32

23

Replace the passenger door module (PDM). Refer to Front Door Module Replacement in Doors.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Interior Lamps System Check

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24

Disconnect the LH rear door lock actuator connector.

Is the DDM left rear dome/buzzer switch input OFF?

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Go to Step 25

Go to Step 26

25

Replace the LH rear door lock actuator. Refer to Door Lock Actuator Replacement in Doors.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Interior Lamps System Check

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26

Test CKT 1179 (DK BLU/WHT) for a short to ground. Refer to Testing for Short to Ground in Wiring Systems.

Is CKT 1179 OK?

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Go to Step 27

Go to Step 32

27

Replace the rear door module (RDM). Refer to Door Control Module Replacement in Doors.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Interior Lamps System Check

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28

Disconnect the RH rear door lock actuator connector.

Is the right rear dome/buzzer switch input OFF?

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Go to Step 29

Go to Step 30

29

Replace the RH rear door lock actuator. Refer to Door Lock Actuator Replacement in Doors.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Interior Lamps System Check

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30

Test CKT 1181 (YEL/BLK) for a short to ground. Refer to Testing for Short to Ground in Wiring Systems.

Is CKT 1181 OK?

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Go to Step 31

Go to Step 32

31

Replace the rear door module (RDM). Refer to Door Control Module Replacement in Doors.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Interior Lamps System Check

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32

Repair the faulty wiring. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Interior Lamps System Check

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