Pinpoint Test C: Door Ajar Tests

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C1: DOOR AJAR TEST 1
1. Open the door.
2. Using a suitable tool, close the door latch claw to the fully latched position.
3. Set the ignition to on.
4. Check the message center for a 'DOOR OPEN' message.
Does the message center indicate that the door is open?
- Yes : GO to C2.
- No : Adjust the door striker outwards by 1 mm. Check that panel flushness has not been affected by this adjustment.
  Refer to Body and Frame (Vehicle Specific Information and Tolerance Checks, Description and Operation). Retest.
C2: DOOR AJAR TEST 2
1. Remove the interior door trim as necessary.
  Refer to Front Door Trim Panel , or Rear Door Trim Panel .
2. Check the door latch electrical connector for correct installation.
Is the door latch electrical connector installed correctly?
- Yes : GO to C3.
- No : Install the door latch electrical connector correctly and retest.
C3: DOOR AJAR TEST 3
1. Disconnect the door latch electrical connector.
2. Check the door latch electrical connector terminals for damage and corrosion.
Are the door latch electrical connector terminals damaged/corroded?
- Yes : Repair the door latch electrical connector or install a new door latch as necessary.
  Refer to Front Door Latch , or Rear Door Latch .
- No : GO to C4.
C4: DOOR AJAR TEST 4
Ensure that the door latch claw remains in the fully latched position during this test.
1. Re-connect the door latch electrical connector.
2. Set the ignition to on.
3. Check the message center for a 'DOOR OPEN' message.
Does the message center indicate that the door is open?
- Yes : GO to C5.
- No : GO to C6.
C5: DOOR AJAR TEST 5
NOTE: Ensure that the door latch claw remains in the fully latched position during this test.
1. Disconnect the door latch electrical connector.
  NOTE: This step applies when testing the front left or rear left door.
2. Using a suitable link wire, temporarily connect terminal 3 of the wiring harness connector to terminal 4 of the wiring harness connector.
  NOTE: This step applies when testing the front right or rear right door.
3. Using a suitable link wire, temporarily connect terminal 6 of the wiring harness connector to terminal 5 of the wiring harness connector.
4. Check the message center for a 'DOOR OPEN' message.
Does the message center indicate that the door is open?
- Yes : Refer to the applicable System Wiring Diagram(s) and check the door ajar switch circuit for open circuit, high resistance. Repair the wiring harness as necessary.
- No : Install a new door latch as necessary.
  Refer to Front Door Latch , or Rear Door Latch .
C6: DOOR AJAR TEST 6
1. Re-connect the door latch electrical connector.
2. Check the operation of the door ajar switch:
  Close the door fully.
  
  NOTE: A DOOR OPEN message should not be displayed.
  
  Check the message center for a DOOR OPEN message.
  
  Open the door.
  
  NOTE: A DOOR OPEN message should be displayed.
  
  Check the message center for a DOOR OPEN message.
3. Perform step 2 a total of five times.
Did the door ajar switch function correctly?
- Yes : Repair complete.
- No : Install a new door latch as necessary.
  Refer to Front Door Latch , or Rear Door Latch .