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
- Test complete. The condition or conditions that originally set this DTC are not present at this time. Using the appropriate SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS as a guide, check all related splices and connectors for signs of water intrusion, corrosion, pushed out or bent terminals and correct pin tension.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
- CHECK THE DRIVER DOOR AJAR SWITCH CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE
- Turn the ignition off.
- Disconnect the Driver Door Latch harness connector.
- Turn the ignition on.
- Measure the voltage on the Driver Door Ajar Switch circuit.
Is voltage above 5.2 volts?
Yes
- Repair the Driver Door Ajar Switch circuit for a short to voltage.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Go To 3
- CHECK THE DRIVER DOOR AJAR SWITCH CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN
- Turn the ignition off.
- Disconnect the BCM harness connector.
- Measure the resistance of the Driver Door Ajar Switch circuit.
Is the resistance below 3.0 Ohms?
Yes
- Go To 4
No
- Repair the Driver Door Ajar Switch circuit for an open.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
- CHECK THE ABILITY OF THE BCM TO READ THE DRIVER DOOR LATCH SIGNAL
- Connect a jumper between ground and the Driver Door Ajar Switch circuit at the Door Latch harness connector.
- Turn the ignition on.
- With the scan tool, read DTCs.
Does the scan tool display DTC: B1811-DRIVER DOOR AJAR INPUT CIRCUIT LOW?
Yes
- Replace the Door Latch in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to LATCH, DOOR, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Go To 5
- 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 .