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Power Door Lock Inoperative - Driver Door

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Power Door Lock Inoperative - Driver Door

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Schematic Reference: Door Lock/Indicator Schematics 
Connector End View Reference: Power Door Systems Connector End Views 
DEFINITION: This test checks the LF door lock switch, driver door lock actuator and associated circuits.
1 Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle? Go to Step 2  Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle in Vehicle DTC Information
2 Verify that the driver door power door lock inoperative fault is present.
Does the driver door lock operate normally?
Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems Go to Step 3 
3 Are both the lock and unlock functions inoperative? Go to Step 5  Go to Step 4 
4 Is the lock function the inoperative function? Go to Step 6  Go to Step 7 
5 Test the ground circuit of the left front (LF) door lock switch for an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 17  Go to Step 8 
6 Test the door lock control circuit of the LF door lock switch for a short to ground or an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 17  Go to Step 11 
7 Test the door unlock control circuit of the LF door lock switch for a short to ground or an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 17  Go to Step 11 
8
  1. Disconnect the body control module (BCM) C1 harness connector.
  2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  3. Connect a test lamp between the door lock actuator lock control circuit pin of the BCM and the driver door lock actuator unlock control circuit pin of the BCM.
  4. Activate the LF door lock switch to the LOCK and UNLOCK positions.
Did the test lamp illuminate in both positions?
Go to Step 9  Go to Step 12 
9 Test the door lock actuator lock control circuit of the driver door lock actuator for an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 17  Go to Step 10 
10 Test the driver door lock actuator unlock control circuit for an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 17  Go to Step 13 
11 Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the LF door lock 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 17  Go to Step 14 
12 Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the BCM. 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 17  Go to Step 15 
13 Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the driver door lock actuator. 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 17  Go to Step 16 
14 Replace the LF door lock switch. Refer to Power Door Lock Switch Replacement - Driver Door .
Did you complete the replacement?
Go to Step 17  -
15 Replace the BCM. Refer to Control Module References in Computer/Integrating Systems for replacement, setup and programming.
Did you complete the replacement?
Go to Step 17  -
16 Replace the driver door lock actuator. Refer to Lock Actuator Replacement - Front Door .
Did you complete the replacement?
Go to Step 17  -
17 Operate the system in order to verify the repair.
Did you correct the condition?
System OK Go to Step 2