Diagnostic Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Dodge Stratus and 2005 Chrysler Sebring. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE - DOOR LOCK INHIBIT INOPERATIVE
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| 1 | With the DRBIII®, read DTCs. Does the DRBIII® display either DECKLID RELEASE DTC'? Yes --> Refer to symptom DECKLID RELEASE DTC's . Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 . No --> Go To 2 |
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| 2 | Turn the ignition off. Disconnect the Decklid Release Solenoid/Ajar Switch harness connector. Measure the resistance between ground and the ground circuit. Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms? Yes --> Go To 3 No --> Repair the ground circuit for an open. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 . |
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| 3 | Turn the ignition on. Disconnect the Decklid Release Solenoid/Ajar Switch harness connector. Connect a 12-volt Test Light between the Decklid Release Solenoid Driver circuit and the Ground circuit. Have someone press the decklid release switch while you observe the test light. Did the test light illuminate when the switch was pressed? Yes --> Replace the Decklid Release Solenoid. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 . No --> Go To 4 |
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| 4 | Disconnect the Decklid Release Switch harness connector. Measure the voltage between Decklid Release Switch Sense circuit and ground. Is the voltage above 10.0 volts? Yes --> Go To 5 No --> Go To 9 |
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| 5 | Turn the ignition off. Disconnect the Decklid Release Switch harness connector. Measure the resistance between ground and the Ground circuit. Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms? Yes --> Go To 6 No --> Repair the Ground circuit for an open. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 . |
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| 6 | Ensure the Decklid Release Solenoid/Ajar Switch harness is connected before proceeding. Disconnect the Decklid Release Switch harness connector. Momentarily connect a jumper wire between the Ground circuit and the Decklid Release Switch Sense circuit in the Decklid Release Switch harness connector and listen for the solenoid to operate. Did the solenoid release operate? Yes --> Replace the Decklid Release Switch. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 . No --> Go To 7 |
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| 7 | Turn the ignition off. Disconnect the Decklid Release Solenoid/Ajar Switch harness connector. Disconnect the Body Control Module C4 connector. Measure the resistance of the Decklid Release Solenoid Driver wire between the Decklid Release Solenoid/Ajar Switch connector and the Body Control Module C4 connector. Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms? Yes --> Go To 8 No --> Repair the Decklid Release Solenoid Driver wire for an open. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 . |
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| 8 | If there are no possible causes remaining, view repair. Repair Replace the Body Control Module. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 . |
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| 9 | Turn the ignition off. Disconnect the Decklid Release Switch harness connector. Disconnect the BCM "C2" harness connector. Measure the resistance of the Decklid Release Switch Sense wire between the BCM "C2" connector and the Decklid Release Switch connector. Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms? Yes --> Replace the Body Control Module. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 . No --> Repair the Decklid Release Switch Sense wire for an open. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 . |
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