Diagnostic Test

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Dodge Durango. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CHECK FOR AN ACTIVE DTC
1. Turn the ignition on.
2. With the scan tool, read DTCs and record on the repair order.
  Is the DTC active or pending?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 2
  No
  - Perform the INTERMITTENT CONDITION diagnostic procedure. Refer to INTERMITTENT CONDITION .
VERIFY THAT THE BODY CONTROL MODULE IS CAPABLE OF SETTING LEFT FRONT DOOR AJAR SWITCH 1 FAULTS
1. Check the BCM fault code list to verify that the BCM has the capability to set DTCs against the Left Front Door Ajar Switch 1. Refer to BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) - DIAGNOSTIC CODE INDEX .
  Are there any Left Front Door Ajar Switch 1 faults listed in the DTC list for the BCM?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 3
  No
  - Go To 4
CHECK THE BODY CONTROL MODULE FOR LEFT FRONT DOOR AJAR SWITCH 1 FAULTS
1. With the scan tool, read DTCs in the BCM.
  Is the BCM setting any DTCs against the Left Front Door Ajar Switch 1?
  
  Yes
  - Perform the diagnostic procedure in the BCM. Refer to DIAGNOSTIC CODE INDEX .
  No
  - Replace and program the Body Control Module in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to MODULE, BODY CONTROL, REMOVAL .
CHECK THE LEFT FRONT DOOR LATCH WIRING
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the Left Front Door Latch harness connector.
3. Disconnect the appropriate BCM harness connector.
4. Check the Left Front Door Latch wires:
  - for an open condition.
  - for a short to voltage.
  - for a short to ground.
  - for a short to each other.
  Were any problems found with the wiring?
  
  Yes
  - Perform the appropriate repair of the wiring.
  - Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
  No
  - Go To 5
LEFT FRONT DOOR LATCH
1. Replace the Left Front Door Latch in accordance with the Service Information.
2. Reconnect all harness connectors.
3. Turn the ignition on.
4. With the scan tool, read DTCs and record on the repair order.
  Is the DTC still active?
  
  Yes
  - Replace and program the Body Control Module in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to MODULE, BODY CONTROL, REMOVAL .
  - Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
  No
  - Repair is complete.
  - Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .