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Pinpoint Test E : B126A:01

  1. E1 CHECK THE LEFT DOOR LOCK CONTROL SWITCH

    • Disconnect: Left Door Lock Control Switch.
    • Using a diagnostic scan tool, clear the BCM DTCs.
    • Using a diagnostic scan tool, carry out the BCM self-test.

    Is DTC B126A:01 retrieved? 

    Yes  LEAVE the switch disconnected. GO to  E2.
    No  INSTALL a new left door lock control switch. REFER to Door Lock Control Switch .
  2. E2 CHECK THE RIGHT DOOR LOCK CONTROL SWITCH

    • Disconnect: Right Door Lock Control Switch.
    • Using a diagnostic scan tool, clear the BCM DTCs.
    • Using a diagnostic scan tool, carry out the BCM self-test.

    Is DTC B126A:01 retrieved again? 

    Yes  LEAVE the switch disconnected. GO to  E3.
    No  INSTALL a new right door lock control switch. REFER to Door Lock Control Switch .
  3. E3 CHECK THE LOCK INPUT CIRCUIT OR THE UNLOCK INPUT CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND

    • Ignition OFF.
    • Disconnect: BCM C2280C.
    • Measure:
      Positive Lead Measurement / Action Negative Lead
      C605-4
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      Ground
      C605-2
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      Ground

    Are the resistances greater than 10, 000 ohms? 

    Yes  GO to  E4.
    No  REPAIR the circuit in question.
  4. E4 CHECK FOR CORRECT BCM OPERATION

    • Ignition OFF.
    • Disconnect and inspect all BCM connectors.
    • Repair:
      • corrosion (install new connector or terminals - clean module pins)
      • damaged or bent pins - install new terminals/pins
      • pushed-out pins - install new pins as necessary
    • Reconnect all BCM connectors. Make sure they seat and latch correctly.
    • Operate the system and determine if the concern is still present.

    Is the concern still present? 

    Yes  CHECK OASIS for any applicable TSBs. If a TSB exists for this concern, DISCONTINUE this test and FOLLOW TSB instructions. If no TSBs address this concern, INSTALL a new BCM. REFER to Multifunction Electronic Modules .
    No  The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by module connections. ADDRESS the root cause of any connector or pin issues.