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Door Ajar Indicator Malfunction

Door Ajar Indicator Malfunction

Step Action Yes No
Schematic Reference: Door Lock/Indicator Schematics
Connector End View Reference: Vehicle Access Connector End Views
1 Did you review the Power Door system Description and Operation? Go to Step 2  Go to Power Door Locks Description and Operation
2 Disable the dome lamp override switch.
Is the dome lamp or the door ajar indicator always on?
Go to Dome Lamps Always On Go to Step 3 
3 Open each door individually while observing the dome lamps.
Does the dome lamp illuminate with each door?
Go to Step 4  Go to Dome Lamps Inoperative
4
  1. Access the instrument panel cluster (IPC) connector.
  2. With the doors closed, back probe the door ajar indicator control circuit with a test lamp that is connected to a good ground.
Does the test lamp illuminate?
Go to Step 5  Go to Step 6 
5 Inspect for poor connections at the IPC connector. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs .
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 10  Go to Step 9 
6 Test for a short to ground in the door ajar indicator control circuit between the multifunction alarm module and the IPC. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 10  Go to Step 7 
7 Inspect for poor connections at the multifunction alarm module. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs .
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 10  Go to Step 8 
8 Replace the multifunction alarm module. Refer to Multifunction Alarm Module Replacement .
Did you complete the replacement?
Go to Step 10  -
9 Replace the IPC. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement .
Did you complete the replacement?
Go to Step 10  -
10 Operate the system in order to verify the repair.
Did you correct the condition?
System OK Go to Step 2