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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

Driver Door Switch Signal

1, 2

1, 2

1, 2

--

Driver Door Latch Assembly Ground

--

1, 2

1, 2

--

1. Door Lock Malfunction

2. Door Lock Switch Malfunction

Circuit/System Description

The key cylinder lock/unlock feature will unlock or lock all of the doors when the BCM receives a driver door lock key switch unlock or lock signal for greater than 1 second.

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

Door Lock/Indicator Schematics

Connector End View Reference

Vehicle Access 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 Definitions
    •  Scan Tool Output Controls

Circuit/System Verification

Insert the key into the drivers door lock cylinder, turn the key clockwise and hold for greater than 1 second and turn the key counterclockwise and hold for greater than 1 second. Observe the scan tool Door Cylinder Switch parameters, the reading should change between Lock and Unlock.

Circuit/System Testing

  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the driver door latch assembly.
  2. Ignition OFF, test for less than 5 ohm of resistance between the ground circuit terminal 8 and ground.
  3. If greater than the specified range, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance.
  4. Ignition ON, verify the scan tool Door Cylinder Switch parameter is Idle.
  5. If not the specified value, test the signal circuit terminal 9 for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.
  6. Install a 3-amp fused jumper wire between the signal circuit terminal 9 and ground. Verify the scan tool Door Cylinder Switch parameter is Lock.
  7. If not the specified value, test the signal circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.
  8. If all circuits test normal, test or replace the driver door latch assembly.

Component Testing

  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the driver door latch assembly.
  2. Test for infinite resistance between the signal terminal 9 and the ground circuit terminal 8 with the switch in the open position.
  3. If not the specified value, replace the driver door latch assembly.
  4. Test for 450-550 ohms between the signal terminal 9 and the ground circuit terminal 8 with the switch in the unlock position.
  5. If greater or less than the specified range, replace the driver door latch assembly.
  6. Test for less than 2.0 ohms between the signal terminal 9 and the ground circuit terminal 8 with the switch in the lock position.
  7. If greater than the specified range, replace the driver door latch assembly.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

Control Module References for BCM replacement, setup and programming