B18DB

B18DB-PASSENGER DOOR PAWL SWITCH STUCK - PDM - JS27





For a complete wiring diagram Consult Diagrams/Electrical.

- When Monitored:
Whenever the module is awake.

- Set Condition:
When the Passenger Window Drop (Pawl) Switch Sense circuit is active for over 30 seconds.





Diagnostic Test

1. TEST FOR INTERMITTENT CONDITION
Turn the ignition on.
With the scan tool, record and erase DTC's
Open and close the passenger door several times from the outside and inside handles.
Wait 30 seconds.
With the scan tool, read DTC's.
Does the scan tool display B18DB-PASSENGER DOOR PAWL SWITCH STUCK?

Yes

- Go to 2

No

- The conditions that caused this code to set are not present at this time. Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors.
- Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. Body Verification Test.

2. DOOR HANDLE (INSIDE OR OUTSIDE) STICKING
Open and close the passenger door several times from the outside and inside handles.
Does either handle tend to stick?

Yes

- Disassemble the passenger door panel. Locate, repair or replace the cause for the sticking handle (or latch).
- Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. Body Verification Test.

No

- Go to 3

3. PASSENGER DOOR LATCH ASSEMBLY




With the scan tool, erase DTC's.
Disconnect the Passenger Door Latch connector.
With the scan tool, read DTC's.
Wait one minute.
Does the scan tool display B18DB-PASSENGER DOOR PAWL SWITCH STUCK?

No

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

Yes

- Go to 4

4. (Q58) PASSENGER WINDOW DROP SWITCH SENSE CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND




Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the Passenger Door Module C2 connector.
Measure the resistance between ground and the (Q58) Passenger Window Drop Switch Sense circuit.
Is the resistance below 10000.0 ohms?

Yes

- Repair the (Q58) Passenger Window Drop Switch Sense circuit for a short to ground.
- Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. Body Verification Test.

No

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