Door Ajar Indicator Malfunction
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Vibe. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Door Ajar Indicator Malfunction
| Step | Action | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schematic Reference: Door Lock/Indicator Schematics Connector End View Reference: Power Door Systems Connector End Views |
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| 1 | Did you review the Power Door system Description and Operation? | Go to Step 2 | Go to Diagnostic Starting Point - Doors |
| 2 | Disable the dome lamp override switch. Is the dome lamp or the door ajar indicator always on? |
Go to Dome Lamps Always On in Lighting Systems | Go to Step 3 |
| 3 | Open each door individually while observing the dome lamps. Does the dome lamp illuminate with each door? |
Go to Step 4 | Go to Dome Lamps Inoperative in Lighting Systems |
| 4 |
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Go to Step 5 | Go to Step 6 |
| 5 | Inspect for poor connections at the I/P cluster connector. 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 | Go to Step 9 |
| 6 | Test for a short to ground in the door ajar indicator control circuit between the Multifunction alarm module and the I/P cluster. Refer to Circuit Testing
and Wiring Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? |
Go to Step 10 | Go to Step 7 |
| 7 | Inspect for poor connections at the multifunction alarm module. 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 | Go to Step 8 |
| 8 | Replace the multifunction alarm module. Refer to Multifunction Alarm Module Replacement
in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console. Did you complete the replacement? |
Go to Step 10 | - |
| 9 | Replace the IPC. Refer to Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Replacement
in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console. Did you complete the replacement? |
Go to Step 10 | - |
| 10 | Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? |
System OK | Go to Step 2 |