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For 1990-2009 cars only

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Was the BCM diagnostic system check performed?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Body Control System in Body Control System

2

Set the auto door lock to mode 2. Refer to Power Door Locks Circuit Description .

Is the action complete?

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Go to Step 3

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3

Test for Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs). Refer to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List/Type in Engine Controls for more information.

Are there any PCM DTCs present?

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Go to Powertrain On Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check in Engine Controls

Go to Step 4

4

  1. Close all vehicle doors.
  2. Turn OFF the I/P dimmer switch.
  3. Turn the ignition switch on.
  4. Open then close all vehicle doors, one door at a time.

Did the courtesy lights turn on with a door open and turn off with all doors closed?

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Go to Step 5

Go to Step 6

5

  1. Close all vehicle doors.
  2. Unlock all the doors.
  3. Start the engine.
  4. Step firmly and hold the brake pedal.
  5. While observing the door locks, shift transaxle into DRIVE.
  6. While observing the door locks, shift transaxle into PARK.
  7. Stop the engine.

Door locks lock when shifting transaxle out of PARK and door locks unlock when shifting transaxle into PARK.

Do the door locks operate as described above?

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Go to Step 7

Go to Step 8

6

The last door lock feature is malfunctioning due to a malfunction between the BCM and the door lock ajar switches. Refer to Diagnostic System Check - Lighting Systems in Lighting Systems for the diagnosis and repair of the interior lights door lock ajar input.

Is the action complete?

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Go to Step 9

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7

The auto door lock feature is working as designed. Refer to Power Door Locks Circuit Description for more information.

Is the action complete?

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Go to Step 9

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8

  1. Replace the BCM. Refer to Body Control Module Replacement in Body Control System for service procedures.
  2. After BCM replacement, perform the Setup New BCM procedure. Refer to Body Control Module (BCM) Programming/RPO Configuration in Body Control System.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 9

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9

  1. Turn the ignition switch off.
  2. Reinstall connectors/components removed.
  3. Test for BCM current DTCs. Refer to Clearing DTCs in Body Control System.

Are there any BCM current DTCs present?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check - Body Control System in Body Control System

System OK