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Schematic Reference: Door Lock/Indicator Schematics and Door Control Module Schematics

Connector End View Reference: Power Door Systems Connector End Views

1

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle in Vehicle DTC Information

2

Verify that the passenger power door latch is inoperative.

Does the passenger power door latch operate normally?

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

Go to Step 3

3

  1. Install a scan tool.
  2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  3. With a scan tool, observe the ext. psgr. door handle switch parameter in the passenger door module (PDM) data list.
  4. Press and release the passenger exterior door handle switch.

Does the scan tool display alternate between Active and Inactive as the switch is pressed?

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 9

4

  1. With a scan tool, observe the int. psgr. door handle switch parameter in the PDM data list.
  2. Press and release the passenger interior door handle switch.

Does the scan tool display alternate between Active and Inactive as the switch is pressed?

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 10

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  1. With a scan tool, observe the ext. psgr. door handle switch parameter in the RCDLR data list.
  2. Press and release the passenger exterior door handle switch.

Does the scan tool display alternate between Active and Inactive as the switch is pressed?

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 11

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  1. With a scan tool, observe the int. psgr. door handle switch parameter in the RCDLR data list.
  2. Activate the passenger interior door handle switch.

Does the scan tool display Inactive?

Go to Step 12

Go to Step 7

7

  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the front passenger door latch.
  3. Connect a test lamp between the front passenger door latch control circuit and the front passenger door latch enable control circuit of the front passenger door latch electrical connector.
  4. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  5. Activate a front passenger door handle switch.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 17

Go to Step 8

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  1. Probe the front passenger door latch control circuit of the front passenger door latch electrical connector with a test lamp that is connected to a good ground.
  2. Activate a front passenger door handle switch.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 13

Go to Step 14

9

Test the right front exterior door handle switch signal circuit of the PDM for an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 27

Go to Step 15

10

Test the right front interior door handle switch signal circuit of the PDM for an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 27

Go to Step 16

11

Test the right front exterior door handle switch signal circuit of the remote control door lock receiver (RCDLR) for an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 27

Go to Step 15

12

Test the right front interior door handle switch signal circuit of the RCDLR for an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 27

Go to Step 16

13

Test the front passenger door latch enable control circuit for an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 27

Go to Step 18

14

Test the front passenger door latch control circuit for a short to ground or an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 27

Go to Step 19

15

Test the passenger exterior door handle switch ground circuit for an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 27

Go to Step 20

16

Test the passenger interior door handle switch ground circuit for an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 27

Go to Step 21

17

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the passenger power door latch. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 27

Go to Step 22

18

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the RCDLR. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 27

Go to Step 23

19

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the body control module (BCM). Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 27

Go to Step 24

20

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the passenger exterior door handle switch. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 27

Go to Step 25

21

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the passenger interior door handle switch. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 27

Go to Step 26

22

Replace the passenger power door latch. Refer to Door Lock Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 27

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23

Replace the RCDLR. Refer to Control Module References for replacement, setup, and programming.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 27

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24

Replace the BCM. Refer to Control Module References for replacement, setup, and programming.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 27

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25

Replace the passenger exterior door handle switch. Refer to Front Side Door Handle Switch Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 27

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26

Replace the passenger interior door handle switch. Refer to Door Latch Release Switch Replacement - Passenger Side .

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 27

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27

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 2