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Circuit Description

The Power Sliding Door (PSD) contains a microprocessor-based control module. The rear side doo actuator control module monitors the inputs from the following components:

    • The PSD on/off switch
    • The overhead console PSD open/close switch
    • The RH B-pillar PSD open/close switch
    • The PARK position of the transaxle range switch
    • The ignition switch
    • The keyless entry system's Remote Control Door Lock Receiver (RCDLR)

The rear side door actuator control module determines the position of the sliding door through the following components:

    • The PSD detent switch
    • The optical sensor

Based on these inputs, the rear side door actuator control module sends outputs to the following components:

    • The cable motor
    • The clutch
    • The unlatch actuator
    • The PSD alarm

Conditions for Setting the DTC

The DTC identifies that a fault is present in the rear side door actuator control module.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

The PSD is disabled.

The rear side door actuator control module sets DTC 14 in memory.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

    • The condition for setting the DTC is no longer present.
    • The power sliding door is re-initialized.

Diagnostic Aids

An intermittent failure may be difficult to detect and to accurately diagnose. Faulty electrical connections or wiring causes most intermittent problems. When an intermittent condition is suspected, inspect the suspected circuits for the following conditions:

    • Poor mating of connector halves
    • Backed out terminals
    • Improperly formed or damaged terminals
    • Wire chafing
    • Poor wire-to-terminal connections
    • Dirty or corroded terminals
    • Damaged connector bodies
    • A broken wire inside the insulation

Test Description

The number(s) below refer to the step number(s) on the diagnostic table.

  1. This step performs Diagnostic Mode 1: Reading DTCs.

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Was the Power Sliding Door (PSD) Diagnostic System Check performed?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Power Sliding Door (PSD) Diagnostic System Check

2

  1. Perform the PSD re-initalization procedure. Refer to Power Sliding Door (PSD) Re-Initialization found later in this section.
  2. Enter Diagnostic Mode 1. Refer to Diagnostic Modes in Power Sliding Door (PSD) Diagnostic Information earlier in this section.

Does DTC 14 reset?

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Go to Step 3

Go to Step 4

3

Replace the rear side door actuator control module. Refer to Rear Side Door Actuator Control Module Replacement in Doors.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 5

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4

Malfunction in not present at this time. Refer to Diagnostic Aids for information on intermittent failures.

Is the action complete?

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Go to Step 5

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5

  1. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
  2. Reconnect any connectors/components removed.
  3. Perform the PSD re-initialization. Refer to Power Sliding Door (PSD) Re-Initialization found later in this section.

Does the PSD operate correctly?

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System OK

Go to Power Sliding Door (PSD) Diagnostic System Check