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Schematic Reference: Door Lock/Indicator Schematics

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Did you review the Power Door Locks Description and Operation and perform the necessary inspections?

Go to Step 2

Go to Symptoms - Doors

2

Operate the driver side and passenger side door locks using the vehicle's key.

Do the door locks operate normally?

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

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3

Does the inoperative door lock key cylinder switch lock the door?

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Does the inoperative door lock key cylinder switch unlock the door?

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5

Test for a high resistance or an open in the BLU/RED (driver side) or GRN/WHT (passenger side) wire between the door lock switch connector and the multifunction alarm module connector. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 10

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6

Test for a high resistance or an open in the BLU/BLK wire between the inoperative door lock key cylinder switch connector and the multifunction alarm module connector. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 10

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7

Test for a high resistance or an open in the WHT/BLK wire between the inoperative door lock key cylinder switch connector and ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 10

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8

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the inoperative door lock key cylinder switch. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 10

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9

Replace the inoperative door lock key cylinder switch. Refer to Power Door Lock Actuator Replacement .

Is the repair complete?

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Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

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