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Diagnostic Instructions

    • Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
    • Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach
    •  Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category

Diagnostic Fault Information

Circuit

Short to Ground

Open/High Resistance

Short to Voltage

Signal Performance

Door Lock Status Indicator Supply Voltage Circuit

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Door Lock Status Indicator Ground Circuit

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1. Door Lock Indicator Malfunction

Circuit/System Description

The door lock status indicator illuminates when the lock system is in a virtual state lock. The door control module controls the door lock status indicator. The door control module provides power and ground to the indicator to illuminate when the lock system is in a virtual state of lock. The indicator(s) only illuminates for approximately 5 seconds after a lock switch activation or a door handle has been operated and the door control modules are in a virtual state of lock. When the door is open, the door lock status indicator cycles between On/Off. The remote control door lock receiver (RCDLR) receives RFA transmissions and communicates with the door control module for lock and unlock commands.

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

    •  Instrument Cluster Schematics
    •  Door Lock/Indicator Schematics

Connector End View Reference

    •  Vehicle Access Connector End Views
    •  Displays and Gages Connector End Views

Description and Operation

Power Door Locks Description and Operation

Electrical Information Reference

    •  Circuit Testing
    •  Connector Repairs
    •  Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
    •  Wiring Repairs

Scan Tool Reference

    •  Scan Tool Data List
    •  Scan Tool Data List

Circuit/System Testing

  1. Ignition ON, scan tool installed and open the door with the inoperative door lock status indicator. Verify that the Lock Switch Indicator Command parameter does not cycle between On/Off .
  2. If not, test the inoperative door lock status indicator supply voltage circuit and the ground circuit for a short to voltage, a short to ground and an open/high resistance. If the circuits test normal, replace the door lock status indicator.
  3. If all circuits tests normal, replace the appropriate door control module.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

    •  Door Lock Status Indicator Replacement
    •  Control Module References for the door control module replacement, setup and programming