Diagnostic Test

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CHECK FOR AN ACTIVE DTC
NOTE:
Be sure the thumbwheels on the Dimmer Module are turned fully on during this test.
1. Turn the ignition on.
2. With the scan tool, create a Vehicle Scan Report and attach it to the repair order.
3. Turn the ignition on to off three times and leave the ignition in the Lock position.
4. Turn the park lamps on.
5. Turn the ignition on and wait one minute.
6. With the scan tool, read PCM DTCs.
  Is the DTC active?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 2
  No
  - The condition or conditions that originally set this DTC are not present at this time. Using the wiring diagrams as a guide, check all related splices and connectors for signs of water intrusion, corrosion, pushed out or bent terminals, and correct pin tension and repair as necessary. If no problems are found, test complete.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
CHECK THE (M35) PASSENGER DOOR AMBIENT LAMP DRIVER CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Remove the inner door panel trim in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to PANEL, DOOR TRIM, REMOVAL .
3. Leave the Passenger Door Map Pocket and Handle Lamp connectors connected.
4. Disconnect the Passenger Door Module C5 harness connector.
5. Turn the ignition on.
6. Measure the voltage between ground and the (M35) Passenger Door Ambient Lamp Driver circuit in the Passenger Door Module C5 harness connector.
  Is there any voltage present?
  
  Yes
  - Repair the (M35) Passenger Door Ambient Lamp Driver circuit for a short to voltage.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
  No
  - Go To 3
CHECK THE (M35) PASSENGER DOOR AMBIENT LAMP DRIVER CIRCUIT FOR A OPEN
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Be sure the Passenger Door Map Pocket and Door Handle Lamp connectors are still connected.
3. Turn the ignition on.
4. Connect a fused jumper wire between B(+) and the (M35) Passenger Door Ambient Lamp Driver circuit in the PCM C5 harness connector.
5. Connect a jumper wire between ground and the (M36) Passenger Door Lighting Return circuit in the PCM C5 harness connector
  Does the Passenger Door Map Pocket and Handle Lamps illuminate brightly?
  
  Yes
  - Replace the Passenger Door Module in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to MODULE, DOOR, REMOVAL .
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
  No
  - Go To 4
CHECK THE (M35) PASSENGER DOOR AMBIENT LAMP DRIVER CIRCUIT FOR A OPEN
1. Turn the ignition off and remove both jumper wires.
2. Disconnect the Passenger Door Map Pocket and Handle Lamp harness connectors.
3. Measure the resistance of the (M35) Passenger Door Ambient Lamp Driver circuit between the PCM C5 harness connector, and the harness connectors for the Passenger Door Map Pocket and the Passenger Door Handle Lamps.
  Is the resistance below 2.0 Ohms?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 5
  No
  - Repair the open in the (M35) Passenger Door Courtesy Lamp Driver circuit.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
CHECK THE (M36) PASSENGER DOOR LIGHTING RETURN CIRCUIT FOR A OPEN
1. Measure the resistance of the (M36) Passenger Door Lighting Return circuit between the PCM C5 harness connector and the Passenger Door Map Pocket Lamp harness connectors.
2. Measure the resistance of the (M36) Passenger Door Lighting Return circuit between the PCM C5 harness connector and the Passenger Door Handle Lamp harness connectors.
  Is the resistance below 2.0 Ohms on both the Map Pocket and Handle circuits?
  
  Yes
  - Replace the Passenger Door Ambient Lamp(s) as necessary.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
  No
  - Repair the open in the (M36) Passenger Door Lighting Return circuit.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .