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For 1990-2009 cars only

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Schematic Reference: Door Lock/Indicator Schematics

Connector End View Reference: Power Door Systems Connector End Views

1

Did you perform the Door Systems Diagnostic System Check?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Door Systems

2

Verify that the automatic door locks inoperative fault is present.

Do the automatic door locks operate normally?

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

Go to Step 3

3

  1. Install a scan tool.
  2. Turn the ignition ON, with the engine Off.
  3. With a scan tool, observe the current automatic door lock mode in Personalization.

Is the correct automatic door lock mode selected?

Go to Step 4

Go to Vehicle Personalization in Personalization

4

Do the power door locks operate normally?

Go to Step 5

Go to Symptoms - Doors

5

  1. Close the driver door.
  2. With a scan tool, observe the driver door lock switch parameter in the Body Control Module data list.

Does the scan tool display Inactive?

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 6

6

Test the door ajar switch signal circuits of the driver door lock harness connector for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 11

Go to Step 8

7

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the body control module. 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 11

Go to Step 9

8

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the driver door lock. 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 11

Go to Step 10

9

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

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 11

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10

Replace the driver door lock. Refer to Front Side Door Lock Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 11

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11

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 2