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Pinpoint Test AF: The Door Ajar Warning Is Inoperative

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  1. AF1 CHECK THE OPERATION OF THE INTERIOR LAMPS 
    • Open and close each door and monitor the interior lamps.
    • Do the interior lamps operate correctly? 
    1. YES  : Go to  AF2.
    2. NO  : REFER to INTERIOR LIGHTING article.
  2. AF2 MONITOR THE DDM PIDs 
    • Key in ON position.
    • Enter the following diagnostic mode on the diagnostic tool: DDM DataLogger
      • NOTE: The passenger door ajar PID sets with the RF passenger door, LR passenger door or RR passenger doors are ajar.
    • Select the DDM driver door ajar (D_DR_SW) and passenger door (P_DR_SW) PIDS. Monitor the DDM PIDs while opening and closing the doors.
    • Do the PIDs agree with the door position? 
    1. YES  : Go to  AF3.
    2. NO  : Go to  AF4.
  3. AF3 CHECK FOR CORRECT INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (IC) OPERATION 
    • Disconnect the instrument cluster (IC) connector.
    • Check for:
      • corrosion
      • damaged pins
      • pushed-out pins
    • Connect the instrument cluster (IC) connector and make sure it seats correctly.
    • Operate the system and verify the concern is still present.
    • Is the concern still present? 
    1. YES  : INSTALL a new instrument cluster (IC). REFER to Instrument Cluster (IC) . TEST the system for normal operation.
    2. NO  : The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by a loose or corroded connector.
  4. AF4 CHECK FOR CORRECT DDM OPERATION 
    • Disconnect all the DDM connectors.
    • Check for:
      • corrosion
      • damaged pins
      • pushed-out pins
    • Connect all the DDM connectors and make sure they seat correctly.
    • Operate the system and verify the concern is still present.
    • Is the concern still present? 
    1. YES  : INSTALL a new DDM. REFER to MULTIFUNCTION ELECTRONIC MODULES article. TEST the system for normal operation.
    2. NO  : The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by a loose or corroded connector.
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