Schematic Reference: Instrument Cluster Schematics or Door Lock/Indicator Schematics

Connector End View Reference: Displays and Gages Connector End Views

DEFINITION: One of the door ajar messages does not display Ajar when the corresponding door is ajar, or, one of the door ajar messages displays Ajar when the corresponding door is closed

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Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle

Verify that the Door Ajar Indicator Malfunction complaint is present.

Does the Door Ajar Indicator System operate as described in the system description and operation?

Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections

Go to Step 3

1. Install a scan tool.
2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
3. Close all doors.
4. With a scan tool, navigate to the input list by selecting:

•	Lighting Systems

•	Data display

•	Body control module (BCM)

•	Input list

•	Observe the parameter of each door ajar switch:

•	Left front (LF) Door Ajar Switch

•	Right front (RF) Door Ajar Switch

•	Left rear (LR) Door Ajar Sw.

•	Right rear (RR) Door Ajar Sw.

Does the scan tool indicate that the Door Ajar Switch parameter is in the Door Closed state for all doors?

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 5

1. Open all of the vehicle doors.
2. With the scan tool, observe the parameter of each door ajar switch in the Data Display, Inputs list of the BCM:

•	LF Door Ajar Switch

•	RF Door Ajar Switch

•	LR Door Ajar Sw.

•	RR Door Ajar Sw.

Does the scan tool indicate that the Door Ajar Switch is in the Door Open state for all doors?

Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections

Go to Step 6

1. Turn OFF the ignition.
2. Disconnect the harness connector of the malfunctioning door lock.
3. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
4. With the scan tool, observe the inoperative Door Ajar Switch parameter.

Does the scan tool display Door Closed?

Go to Step 11

Go to Step 9

1. Turn OFF the ignition.
2. Disconnect the harness connector of the malfunctioning door lock.
3. Connect a 3-amp fused jumper wire between the door ajar switch signal circuit of the harness connector and ground.
4. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
5. With the scan tool, observe the appropriate Door Ajar Switch parameter.

Does the scan tool display ON?

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 8

1. Turn OFF the ignition.
2. Connect the 3-amp fused jumper wire between the door ajar switch signal circuit and the ground circuit of the harness connector.
3. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
4. With the scan tool, observe the appropriate Door Ajar Switch parameter.

Does the scan tool display Door Open?

Go to Step 11

Go to Step 12

Test the door ajar switch signal circuit of the door lock for an open or a short to battery positive voltage. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 15

Go to Step 10

Test the door ajar switch signal circuit of the door lock for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 15

Go to Step 10

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the suspect BCM. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and to Connector Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 15

Go to Step 13

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the malfunctioning door lock. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 15

Go to Step 14

Repair the high resistance or open in the ground circuit of the door lock. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 15

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Replace the BCM. Refer to Control Module References for replacement, setup, and programming.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 15

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Replace the door lock. Refer to Front Side Door Lock Actuator Replacement or Rear Side Door Lock Actuator Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 15

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Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 2