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Schematic Reference: Door Lock/Indicator Schematics

Connector End View Reference: Power Door Systems Connector End Views , Body Control System Connector End Views , or Electrical Center Identification Views

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Did you perform the Door System Diagnostic System Check?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Door Systems

2

Verify that all door locks and switches are inoperative.

Do the power door locks operate normally?

Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring System

Go to Step 3

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  1. Install a scan tool.
  2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  3. With a scan tool, command the doors to lock and unlock.

Do the door lock actuators lock and unlock with each command?

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 7

4

With the scan tool, monitor the door lock and unlock switch parameters while activating the door lock switches to the lock and unlock positions.

Do the scan tool parameters change with each switch activation?

Go to Step 14

Go to Step 5

5

Is the LOCK/MIRROR fuse open?

Go to Step 16

Go to Step 6

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Probe the supply side of the LOCK/MIRROR fuse with a test lamp connected to a good ground.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 12

Go to Step 18

7

Is the DR LCK fuse open?

Go to Step 17

Go to Step 8

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Probe the supply side of the DR LCK fuse with a test lamp that is connected to a good ground.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 18

9

Are both lock and unlock functions inoperative?

Go to Step 19

Go to Step 10

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  1. Remove the appropriate door lock or unlock relay.
  2. Connect a test lamp to a good ground.
  3. Probe the relay control circuit.
  4. Activate a door lock switch to the lock or unlock position.

Did the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 15

Go to Step 20

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Test the battery positive voltage circuit from the DR LCK fuse to the door lock relays for an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 23

Go to Step 18

12

Test the battery positive voltage circuit from the LOCK/MIRROR fuse to the door lock switches for an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 23

Go to Step 11

13

Inspect for poor connections at the I/P fuse block harness connectors. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 23

Go to Step 14

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Inspect for poor connections at the BCM. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 23

Go to Step 21

15

Inspect for poor connections at the door lock relay. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 23

Go to Step 22

16

Repair the short to ground in the battery positive voltage circuit from the LOCK/MIRROR fuse to the I/P fuse block. Refer to Wiring Repairs and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 23

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17

Repair the short to ground in the battery positive voltage circuit from the BODY fuse to the door lock switches. Refer to Wiring Repairs and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 23

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18

Repair the open in the battery positive voltage circuit. Refer to Wiring Repairs and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 23

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19

Repair the open in the door lock relay ground circuit. Refer to Wiring Repairs and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair ?

Go to Step 23

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20

Repair the open or short to ground in the door lock relay control circuit. Refer to Wiring Repairs and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 23

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21

  1. Perform the set-up procedure for the body control module. Refer to Body Control Module (BCM) Programming/RPO Configuration in Body Control System.
  2. Replace the body control Module. Refer to Body Control Module Replacement in Body Control System.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 23

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22

Replace the appropriate door lock relay.

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 23

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Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you find and correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 2