Diagnostic Test

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Dodge Avenger and 2013 Chrysler 200. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

TEST FOR INTERMITTENT CONDITION
1. With the scan tool, record and erase DTCs.
2. Operate the Driver Door Lock Switch in all positions several times.
3. Cycle the ignition from on to off.
4. Turn the ignition on.
5. With the scan tool, read DTCs.
  Does the scan tool display B1801-DRIVER DOOR LOCK/UNLOCK SWITCH CIRCUIT LOW?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 2
  No
  - The conditions that caused this code to set are not present at this time. Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
DRIVER DOOR LOCK SWITCH SHORTED

Fig 1: Checking Driver Door Lock Switch For A Short
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1. With the scan tool, erase the DTCs.
2. Disconnect the Driver Window/Door Lock Switch C2 connector.
3. With the scan tool, read DTCs.
  Does the scan tool display B1801-DRIVER DOOR LOCK/UNLOCK SWITCH CIRCUIT LOW?
  
  No
  - Replace the Driver Window/Door Lock Switch.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  Yes
  - Go To 3
(P697) DRIVER DOOR LOCK SWITCH MUX CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND

Fig 2: Checking Driver Door Lock Switch MUX Circuit For A Short To Ground
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1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the Cluster C2 connector.
3. Measure the resistance between ground and the (P697) Driver Door Lock Switch Mux circuit.
  Is the resistance below 10, 000 Ohms?
  
  Yes
  - Repair the (P697) Driver Door Lock Switch Mux circuit for a short to ground.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  No
  - Replace the Instrument Cluster in accordance with service information.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .