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For 1990-2009 cars only

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

  1. Place the transaxle in the PARK position.
  2. Turn the valet switch to OFF.
  3. Connect the scan tool .
  4. Press the fuel door release switch.

Does the body control module (PZM) command the fuel door release ON?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Step 6

2

  1. Disconnect the fuel door release relay.
  2. Connect a test lamp between terminal D7 and ground, and terminal D9 to ground.

Does the test lamp light at both terminals?

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Go to Step 3

Go to Step 13

3

  1. Connect the test lamp between terminal D7 and terminal D9.
  2. Press the fuel door release switch.

Does the test lamp light?

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Go to Step 4

Go to Step 14

4

Connect a fused jumper between terminal D9 and terminal C7.

Does the fuel door open?

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Go to Step 5

Go to Step 15

5

Replace the fuel door release relay.

Does the fuel door release operate properly?

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Go to Fuel Filler Door Release System Check

Go to Step 6

6

Observe the scan tool .

Does the PZM indicate that the valet switch is OFF?

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Go to Step 7

Go to Step 10

7

Using the scan tool , observe the status of the park neutral position switch.

Does the status show that the vehicle is in PARK?

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Go to Step 8

Go to Step 9

8

Replace the PZM. Refer to Body Control Module Replacement in Body Control System.

Does the fuel door release operate properly?

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Go to Fuel Filler Door Release System Check

Go to Step 10

9

Inspect the park neutral position switch and any related circuits. Perform any necessary repairs.

Does the fuel door release operate properly?

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Go to Fuel Filler Door Release System Check

Go to Step 10

10

  1. Disconnect the valet switch.
  2. Connect a fused jumper from valet switch connector terminal A to ground.
  3. Observe the scan tool .

Does the PZM indicate that the valet switch is OFF?

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Go to Step 11

Go to Step 12

11

  1. Inspect CKT 151 (BLK) for an open. Repair as necessary.
  2. If OK, replace the valet lockout switch.

Does the fuel door release operate properly?

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Go to Fuel Filler Door Release System Check

Go to Step 15

12

  1. Inspect CKT 1355 (DK BLU/WHT) for an open. Repair as necessary.
  2. If OK, replace the valet lockout switch.

Does the fuel door release operate properly?

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Go to Fuel Filler Door Release System Check

Go to Step 15

13

Repair the open or short to ground in one of the following circuits:

    • CKT 40 (ORN)
    • CKT 2040 (ORN)

Does the fuel door release operate properly?

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Go to Fuel Filler Door Release System Check

Go to Step 15

14

  1. Inspect CKT 93 for an open. Repair as necessary.
  2. If OK, replace the PZM. Refer to Body Control Module Replacement in Body Control System.

Does the fuel door release operate properly?

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Go to Fuel Filler Door Release System Check

Go to Step 15

15

  1. Ensure that the fused jumper is still connected.
  2. Disconnect the fuel door release solenoid.
  3. Connect a test lamp between terminal A and ground.

Does the test lamp light?

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Go to Step 16

Go to Step 19

16

  1. Ensure that the fused jumper is still connected.
  2. Connect a test lamp between the fuel door release solenoid terminal A and terminal B.

Does the test lamp light?

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Go to Step 17

Go to Step 18

17

  1. Verify that the fuel door release solenoid connector is clean and tight.
  2. If OK, replace the fuel door release solenoid.

Does the fuel door release operate properly?

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Go to Fuel Filler Door Release System Check

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18

Repair the open in CKT 1150 (BLK).

Does the fuel door release operate properly?

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Go to Fuel Filler Door Release System Check

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19

Repair the open in CKT 79 (PNK).

Does the fuel door release operate properly?

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Go to Fuel Filler Door Release System Check

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