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Circuit/System Description

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For an overview of the component/system, refer to: Power Door Locks Description and Operation 

Circuit Description
B+ - Body Control Module Supplied from a fuse.
Signal The control module input circuit has an internal resistance connected to 12 V.
Control Driver Door Unlock The output circuit is switched from ground to 12 V to activate the component.
Control All Doors Lock The output circuit is switched from ground to 12 V to activate the component.
Control Passenger Door Unlock The output circuit is switched from ground to 12 V to activate the component.
Ground - S13D Door Lock Switch - Driver Chassis Ground
Ground - S13P Door Lock Switch - Passenger Chassis Ground
Ground - Body Control Module Chassis Ground
Component Description
A23D Door Latch Assembly - Driver The door locks are actuated by a bidirectional DC motor that locks/unlocks the door so that it can not be opened from outside the vehicle (but still from inside).
A23P Door Latch Assembly - Passenger The door locks are actuated by a bidirectional DC motor that locks/unlocks the door so that it can not be opened from outside the vehicle (but still from inside).
A23LR Door Latch Assembly - Left Rear The door locks are actuated by a bidirectional DC motor that locks/unlocks the door so that it can not be opened from outside the vehicle (but still from inside).
A23RR Door Latch Assembly - Right Rear The door locks are actuated by a bidirectional DC motor that locks/unlocks the door so that it can not be opened from outside the vehicle (but still from inside).
K9 Body Control Module The module controls various vehicle functions like lighting, central door locking, power windows, etc.
S13P Door Lock Switch - Passenger
  • The switch has a normally open contact.
  • When the switch is activated, the signal circuit to the control module is grounded.
S13D Door Lock Switch - Driver
  • The switch has a normally open contact.
  • When the switch is activated, the signal circuit to the control module is grounded.