Diagnostic Test
- CHECK FOR AN ACTIVE DTC
- Turn the ignition on.
- With the scan tool, read DTCs and record on the repair order.
Is the DTC active or pending?
Yes
- Go To 2
No
- Perform the INTERMITTENT CONDITION diagnostic procedure. Refer to INTERMITTENT CONDITION .
- VERIFY THAT THE BODY CONTROL MODULE IS CAPABLE OF SETTING LEFT FRONT DOOR AJAR SWITCH 1 FAULTS
- Check the BCM fault code list to verify that the BCM has the capability to set DTCs against the Left Front Door Ajar Switch 1. Refer to DIAGNOSTIC CODE INDEX
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Are there any Left Front Door Ajar Switch 1 faults listed in the DTC list for the BCM?
Yes
- Go To 3
No
- Go To 4
- Check the BCM fault code list to verify that the BCM has the capability to set DTCs against the Left Front Door Ajar Switch 1. Refer to DIAGNOSTIC CODE INDEX
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- CHECK THE BODY CONTROL MODULE FOR LEFT FRONT DOOR AJAR SWITCH 1 FAULTS
- With the scan tool, read DTCs in the BCM.
Is the BCM setting any DTCs against the Left Front Door Ajar Switch 1?
Yes
- Perform the diagnostic procedure in the BCM. Refer to DIAGNOSTIC CODE INDEX .
No
- Replace and program the Body Control Module in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to MODULE, BODY CONTROL (BCM), REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- With the scan tool, read DTCs in the BCM.
- CHECK THE LEFT FRONT DOOR LATCH WIRING HARNESS FOR PROPER OPERATION
- Turn the ignition off.
- Disconnect the Left Front Door Latch harness connector.
- Disconnect the appropriate BCM harness connector.
- Check the Left Front Door Latch wires:
- for an open condition.
- for a short to voltage.
- for a short to ground.
- for a short to each other.
Were any problems found with the wiring?
Yes
- Perform the appropriate repair of the wiring.
- Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Go To 5
- CHECK THE LEFT FRONT DOOR LATCH FOR PROPER OPERATION
- Replace the Left Front Door Latch in accordance with the Service Information.
- Reconnect all harness connectors.
- Turn the ignition on.
- With the scan tool, read DTCs and record on the repair order.
Is the DTC still active?
Yes
- Go To 6
No
- Repair is complete.
- Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
- CHECK RELATED HARNESS CONNECTIONS
- Disconnect all BCM harness connectors.
- Disconnect all related in-line harness connections (if equipped).
- Disconnect the related component harness connectors.
- Inspect harness connectors, component connectors, and all male and female terminals for the following conditions:
- Proper connector installation.
- Damaged connector locks.
- Corrosion.
- Other signs of water intrusion.
- Weather seal damage (if equipped).
- Bent terminals.
- Overheating due to a poor connection (terminal may be discolored due to excessive current draw).
- Terminals that have been pushed back into the connector cavity.
- Check for spread terminals and verify proper terminal tension.
Repair any conditions that are found.
- Reconnect all BCM harness connectors. Be certain that all harness connectors are fully seated and the connector locks are fully engaged.
- Reconnect all in-line harness connectors (if equipped). Be certain that all connectors are fully seated and the connector locks are fully engaged.
- Reconnect all related component harness connectors. Be certain that all connectors are fully seated and the connector locks are fully engaged.
- With the scan tool, erase DTCs.
- Test drive or operate the vehicle in accordance with the when monitored and set conditions.
- With the scan tool, read DTCs.
Did the DTC return?
Yes
- Replace the BCM in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to MODULE, BODY CONTROL (BCM), REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- The wiring or poor connection problem has been repaired.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .