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Action

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Yes

No

DEFINITION: The lock cylinder switch does not operate. The remote release function on the rear wiper/washer switch operates correctly.

1

Did you perform the Lift Window Release System Check?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Liftgate Window Release System Check

2

  1. Access the endgate or liftgate lock cylinder switch.
  2. Disconnect the connector at the lock cylinder switch.
  3. Connect a J 39200 Digital Multimeter (DMM) from ground to the CKT 840 (ORN) cavity D of the lock cylinder switch.

Is voltage present?

Battery Voltage

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 3

3

Repair the open in CKT 840 (ORN).

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Liftgate Window Release System Check

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4

  1. Close the lift window if open.
  2. Ensure that the left front door is unlocked.
  3. Momentarily connect a fused jumper wire between the wires in the lock cylinder switch connector cavity D and cavity C.

Did the lift window release actuator operate?

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Go to Step 5

Go to Step 6

5

Replace the lock cylinder switch.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Liftgate Window Release System Check

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6

  1. Disconnect connector C3 at the left front door lock cylinder switch.
  2. Connect a DMM from ground to CKT 1221 (BLK/WHT) in cavity A of the door switch connector C3.
  3. Activate the lock cylinder switch.

Is voltage present?

Battery voltage

Go to Step 8

Go to Step 7

7

  1. Repair the open circuit in CKT 1221 (WHT/BLK) between the LH lock cylinder switch and the front door lock actuator.
  2. Connect the door lock actuator motor connector.
  3. Return the door access panel to normal.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Liftgate Window Release System Check

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8

  1. Close the lift window.
  2. At the left front door lock actuator connector C3, connect a fused jumper wire from CKT 1221 (WHT/BLK) cavity A to CKT 56 (BLK/WHT) at cavity B.
  3. Activate the lock cylinder switch.

Did the lift window release actuator operate?

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Go to Step 9

Go to Step 10

9

Replace the left front door lock actuator.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Liftgate Window Release System Check

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10

Repair the open in CKT 56 (BLK/WHT).

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Liftgate Window Release System Check

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