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Diagnostic Instructions

    • 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.

DTC Descriptors

DTC B3140: Driver Unlock Switch Circuit

DTC B3145: Passenger Unlock Switch Circuit

DTC B3150: Driver Lock Switch Circuit

DTC B3155: Right Front Lock Switch Circuit

Diagnostic Fault Information

Circuit

Short to Ground

Open/High Resistance

Short to Voltage

Signal Performance

Relay Switch B+

1, 2, 3

1, 2, 3

--

--

Door Unlock Relay Control

B3130

B3130

B3130

--

Driver Door Relay Unlock Control

B3125

B3125

B3125

--

Door Lock Relay Control

B3135

B3135

--

--

Driver Door Lock Switch Lock Signal

B3150

B3150

B3150

--

Driver Door Lock Switch Unlock Signal

B3140

B3140

B3140

--

Passenger Door Lock Switch Lock Signal

B3155

B3155

B3155

--

Passenger Door Lock Switch Unlock Signal

B3145

B3145

B3145

--

Door Lock Switch Ground

--

1, 2, 3

1, 2, 3

--

I/P Fuse Block Ground

--

1, 2, 3

1, 2, 3

--

1. Door Locks Inoperative

2. Driver Door Unlock Inoperative

3. Door Unlock Inoperative

Circuit/System Description

The body control module (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 or unlock position, the reference voltage is taken directly to ground and the BCM detects 0.0 volts on the signal circuit.

Conditions for Running the DTC

The system voltage must be between 9-16 volts.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

B3140 or B3150

The BCM detects a short to ground in the driver door lock switch lock or unlock signal circuits.

B3145 or B3155

The BCM detects a short to ground in the passenger door lock switch lock or unlock signal circuits.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

    • The BCM stores the DTC to memory.
    • The power door locks will not operate.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

    • This DTC will change from current to history when the fault is no longer present.
    • A history DTC will clear after 100 consecutive ignition cycles if the condition for the malfunction is no longer present.

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

Door Lock/Indicator Schematics

Connector End View Reference

Vehicle Access Connector End Views

Description and Operation

Power Door Locks Description and Operation

Electrical Information Reference

    •  Circuit Testing
    •  Connector Repairs
    •  Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
    •  Wiring Repairs

Scan Tool Reference

    •  Scan Tool Data List
    •  Scan Tool Data Definitions
    •  Scan Tool Output Controls

Circuit/System Testing

  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the appropriate door lock switch.
  2. Ignition ON, verify the appropriate scan tool Lock Sw parameter is Inactive.
  3. If not the specified value, test the signal circuit terminal L for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.
  4. Verify the appropriate scan tool Unlock Sw parameter is Inactive.
  5. If not the specified value, test the signal circuit terminal U for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.
  6. If all circuits test normal, test or replace the appropriate door lock switch.

Component Testing

  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the applicable door lock switch.
  2. Test for infinite resistance between the signal terminals U and L and the ground terminal C with the switch in the at rest position.
  3. If less than infinite resistance, replace the applicable door lock switch.
  4. Test for less than 2 ohms of resistance between the signal terminal L and the ground terminal C with the switch in the lock position.
  5. If greater than 2 ohms, replace the applicable door lock switch.
  6. Test for less than 2 ohms of resistance between the signal terminal U and the ground terminal C with the switch in the unlock position.
  7. If greater than 2 ohms, replace the applicable door lock switch

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

    •  Door Lock Switch Replacement
    •  Control Module References for BCM replacement, setup, and programming