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Passenger Door Ajar Circuit Short To Ground






*PASSENGER DOOR AJAR CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND





For a complete wiring diagram refer to Diagrams/Electrical.





Diagnostic Test

1. PASSENGER DOOR LOCK MOTOR/AJAR SWITCH SHORT TO GROUND





With the scan tool in Inputs/Outputs, read the PASSENGER DOOR AJAR SW state.

Disconnect the Passenger Door Lock Motor/Ajar Switch harness connector.

With the scan tool in Inputs/Outputs, read the PASSENGER DOOR AJAR SW state.

Did the Switch State change from CLOSED to OPEN when the switch was disconnected?

Yes

- Replace the Passenger Door Lock Motor/Ajar Switch.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. Body Verification Test

No

- Go To 2

2. PASSENGER DOOR AJAR SENSE CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND





Turn the ignition off.

Disconnect the PDM C3 harness connector.

Turn the ignition on.

Using a 12-volt Test Light connected to 12-volts, check the (G74) Passenger Door Ajar Switch Sense circuit.

Does the Test Light illuminate brightly?

Yes

- Repair the (G74) Passenger Door Ajar Switch Sense circuit for a short to ground.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. Body Verification Test

No

- Replace the Passenger Door Module.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. Body Verification Test