• | 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. |
Circuit | Short to Ground | Open/High Resistance | Short to Voltage | Signal Performance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Door Lock/Unlock Signal | 2 | 2 | 2 | -- |
Door Latch Control | 1 | 1 | 1 | -- |
Driver Door Lock Switch Ground | -- | 2 | 2 | -- |
Passenger Door Lock Switch Ground | -- | 2 | 2 | -- |
BCM Ground | -- | 1, 2 | 1, 2 | -- |
1. Door Lock Malfunction 2. Door Lock Switch Malfunction |
The DR LCK fuse supplies battery positive voltage to the body control module (BCM) for the door lock system. The BCM supplies and monitors a reference voltage to the door lock switch through the door lock switch lock/unlock signal circuit. The door lock switch also receives a constant ground source. If a door lock switch is placed in the lock position, the reference voltage is taken directly to ground and the BCM detects the voltage drop on the signal circuit. If a door lock switch is placed in the unlock position, the reference voltage is taken to ground through a 1.5k ohm resistor that is internal to the door lock switches and senses approximately 2.9 volts on the signal circuit. This is how the BCM determines what portion of the door lock switch was activated. The BCM, upon receipt of a door lock switch lock or unlock signal, will switch the appropriate door lock actuator control circuits to battery positive voltage. The opposing side of the door lock actuators are connected to ground internally within the BCM through the other door lock actuator control circuit and the doors will lock or unlock appropriately. Vehicles without keyless entry have 2 internal drivers in the BCM to control the door lock actuators. All door lock and all door unlock. Vehicles equipped with keyless entry have 3 internal drivers in the BCM. Driver door unlock, passenger door unlock and all door lock. This is done to isolate the driver door lock actuator so it can be unlocked by itself using the keyless entry transmitter.
Door Lock/Indicator Schematics
Power Door Locks Description and Operation
Control Module References for scan tool information
⇒ | If the parameter does not change between the commanded states, refer to Door Lock Switch Malfunction. |
⇒ | If one or more doors do not LOCK or UNLOCK, refer to Door Lock Malfunction. |
⇒ | If greater than the specified range, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance. |
⇒ | If not the specified value, test the signal circuit terminal C for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM. |
⇒ | If not the specified value, test the signal circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM. |
⇒ | If the parameter does not change, test or replace the driver door lock switch. |
⇒ | If greater than the specified range, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance. |
⇒ | If greater than the specified range, test the control circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM. |
⇒ | If greater than the specified range, test the control circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM. |
⇒ | If the test lamp is always OFF, test either control circuit for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM. |
⇒ | If less than the specified value, replace the door lock switch. |
⇒ | If greater than the specified value, replace the door lock switch. |
⇒ | If not within the specified range, replace the door lock switch. |
⇒ | If the function does not perform as specified, replace the door latch. |
⇒ | If the function does not perform as specified, replace the door latch. |
Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.
• | Control Module References for BCM replacement, setup, and programming |