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Diagnostic Procedure

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PASSENGER DOOR AJAR CIRCUIT OPEN - DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE

TEST ACTION
1 Disconnect the Passenger Door Ajar switch connector.
Using a 12-volt Test Light connected to 12-volts, test the Ground circuit for continuity.
Does the light illuminate?
  1. Yes --> Go To 2
  2. No --> Repair the Passenger Door Ajar Switch Ground circuit for an open.

    Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1  .

2 Disconnect the Passenger Door Ajar Switch connector.
Connect a jumper wire between the Sense circuit and the Ground circuit.
With the DRBIII(R) in Inputs/Outputs, read the PASS DOOR AJAR SW state.
Does the DRBIII(R) display CLOSED?
  1. Yes --> Replace the Passenger Door Lock Motor/Ajar Switch.

    Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1  .

  2. No --> Go To 3
3 Disconnect the Passenger Door Ajar Switch harness connector.
Disconnect the CTM C2 harness connector.
Measure the resistance of the Sense circuit between the CTM connector and the Door Ajar Switch connector.
Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?
  1. Yes --> Replace the Central Timer Module.

    Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1  .

  2. No --> Repair the Passenger Door Ajar Switch Sense circuit for an open.

    Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1  .