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Diagnostic Instructions

    • Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
    • Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
    •  Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category.

DTC Descriptor

DTC B1474 02: Exterior Passenger Door Handle Switch Circuit Short to Ground

Diagnostic Fault Information

Circuit

Short to Ground

Open/High Resistance

Short to Voltage

Signal Performance

Driver Door Module B+

B0199 00

B0199 00

--

--

Left Rear Door Module B+

3

3

--

--

Passenger Door Module B+

U0200 00

U0200 00

--

--

Right Rear Door Module B+

3

3

--

--

Driver Door Handle Switch Signal

B3849 02

1

1

--

Driver Door Lock Switch Lock Signal

B3150 02

4

4

--

Driver Door Lock Switch Unlock Signal

B3140 02

4

4

--

Passenger Door Handle Switch Signal

B1474 02, B3849 02

2

2

--

Passenger Door Lock Switch Lock Signal

B3150 02

4

4

--

Passenger Door Lock Switch Unlock Signal

B3140 02

4

4

--

Driver Door Deadbolt Control

1

1

1

--

Driver Door Latch Control

1

1

1

--

Driver Door Lock Indicator Control

1

1

1

--

LR Door Latch Control

3

3

3

--

Passenger Door Deadbolt Control

2

2

2

--

Passenger Door Latch Control

2

2

2

--

Passenger Door Lock Indicator Control

2

2

2

--

RR Door Latch Control

3

3

3

--

Driver Door Lock Indicator Low Reference

--

1

1

--

Passenger Door Lock Indicator Low Reference

--

2

2

--

Driver Door Module Ground

--

U0199 00

1

--

Driver Door Handle Switch Ground

--

1

1

--

Left Rear Door Module Ground

--

3

3

--

Passenger Door Handle Switch Ground

--

2

2

--

Passenger Door Module Ground

--

U0200 00

2

--

Right Rear Door Module Ground

--

3

3

--

1. Driver Door Lock Malfunction

2. Passenger Door Lock Malfunction

3. Rear Door Lock Malfunction

4. Door Lock Switch Malfunction

Circuit/System Description

The passenger door handle switch signal circuit provides inputs to the remote control door lock receiver (RCDLR) and the passenger door module (PDM) when the passenger door handle switch is activated. This input allows the PDM and RCDLR to detect a door open request. The PDM and RCDLR provide voltage to the passenger door handle switch via the right front door handle switch signal circuit. When the right front door handle is activated, the switch closes and the voltage signals from the PDM and RCDLR are pulled to ground.

Conditions for Running the DTC

The system voltage is 9-16 volts.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

The RCDLR detects the passenger door handle switch signal circuit is shorted to ground or closed for greater than 180 seconds.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

The passenger door may not open with the passenger door handle.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

    • The DTC will be current for as long as the fault is present.
    • When the fault is no longer present, the DTC will be a history DTC.
    • A history DTC will clear after 50 ignition cycles.

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

Door Lock/Indicator Schematics

Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views

Description and Operation

Power Door Latch Description and Operation

Electrical Information Reference

    •  Circuit Testing
    •  Connector Repairs
    •  Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
    •  Wiring Repairs

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References for scan tool information

Circuit/System Verification

Ignition ON, observe the scan tool Ext. Psgr. Door Handle Switch parameter while using the passenger door handle. The parameter should change between Active and Inactive.

Circuit/System Testing

  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the X2 harness connector at the PDM.
  2. Disconnect the harness connector at the passenger door handle.
  3. Ignition ON, verify the scan tool Ext. Psgr. Door Handle Switch parameter is Inactive.
  4. If not the specified value, test the signal circuit terminal 5 for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the RCDLR.
  5. Ignition OFF, connect the X2 harness connector at the PDM.
  6. Ignition ON, verify the scan tool Ext. Psgr. Door Handle Switch parameter is Inactive.
  7. If not the specified value, replace the PDM.
  8. If all circuits test normal, test or replace the passenger door handle.

Component Testing

  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the passenger door handle.
  2. Test for infinite resistance between the signal terminal E and the ground terminal F with the switch in the open position.
  3. If not the specified value, replace the passenger door handle.
  4. Test for less than 2 ohms between the signal terminal E and the ground terminal F with the switch in the closed position.
  5. If greater than the specified range, replace the passenger door handle.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

    •  Front Side Door Outside Handle Replacement
    •  Control Module References for PDM or RCDLR replacement, setup, and programming