Circuit Description
The left front exterior door handle and right front exterior door handle switch signal circuits provide inputs to the driver door module (DDM) and passenger door module (PDM) when an exterior door handle switch is activated. These inputs allow the door module to detect a door open request. The door modules provide voltage to the door handle switches. If the door module detects that a ground is applied for greater than 30 seconds continuously, a DTC is set and the door module will ignore the door handle switch input.
DTC Descriptor
This diagnostic procedure supports the following DTC:
DTC B3849 Exterior Door Handle Switch Circuit
DTC Symptom | DTC Symptom Descriptor |
|---|---|
02 | Short to Ground |
Conditions for Running the DTC
| • | The DDM and PDM must be powered. |
| • | DTC B1325 Battery Voltage Out of Range, must not be current. |
Conditions for Setting the DTC
The DDM or PDM detects that the exterior door handle switch signal circuit is closed for more than 30 continuous seconds.
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
The DDM or PDM ignores inputs from the exterior door handle switch until the switch changes state.
Conditions for Clearing the DTC
| • | The condition responsible for setting the DTC no longer exists. |
| • | You issue a scan tool CLEAR DTCs command. |
| • | A history DTC will clear once 40 consecutive malfunction free ignition cycles have occurred. |
Diagnostic Aids
An intermittently sticking exterior door handle can cause this DTC to set. Thoroughly inspect the wiring and connectors. An incomplete inspection of the wiring and connectors may result in misdiagnosis causing part replacement with the reappearance of the malfunction. If an intermittent malfunction exists, refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections .
Step | Action | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|
Schematic Reference: Door Lock/Indicator Schematics Connector End View Reference: Vehicle Access Connector End Views | |||
1 | Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle? | Go to Step 2 | |
2 |
Does the scan tool display Inactive? | Go to Step 5 | Go to Step 3 |
3 |
Does the scan tool display Inactive? | Go to Step 6 | Go to Step 4 |
4 | Test the appropriate door handle lift switch signal circuit for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs . Did you find and correct the condition? | Go to Step 9 | Go to Step 5 |
5 | Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the appropriate door control module. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs . Did you find and correct the condition? | Go to Step 9 | Go to Step 7 |
6 | Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the appropriate door handle switch. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs . Did you find and correct the condition? | Go to Step 9 | Go to Step 8 |
7 | Replace the appropriate door control module. Refer to Control Module References for replacement, setup and programming. Did you complete the replacement? | Go to Step 9 | -- |
8 | Replace the appropriate door handle switch. Refer to Front Side Door Outside Handle Replacement . Did you complete the replacement? | Go to Step 9 | -- |
9 |
Does the DTC reset? | Go to Step 2 | System OK |
