Pinpoint Test L: The Smart Unlock Does Not Operate Correctly

Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems

Pinpoint Test L: The Smart Unlock Does Not Operate Correctly

Normal Operation

The Smart Junction Box (SJB) automatically unlocks all the doors after the doors are locked with a door lock control switch and the key is in the ignition lock cylinder and one of the doors is ajar. This feature helps prevent the keys from being locked in the vehicle by unlocking the doors if the key is in the ignition and either door is ajar.

The vehicle can still be locked with the key in the ignition, by using the manual lock rod, a key in the door lock cylinder, or the LOCK button on a Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.

This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following:

- Key-in-ignition switch

- Door ajar switch input

- SJB (Smart Junction Box)

PINPOINT TEST L : THE SMART UNLOCK DOES NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY

L1 CHECK THE DOOR LOCK OPERATION

- Check the operation of the door locks from the driver door lock control switch.

Do all the doors lock and unlock?

Yes
GO to L2.

No
GO to Symptom Chart - Electrical Symptom Related Diagnostic Procedures.

L2 CHECK THE COURTESY LAMP OPERATION

- Open and close the left and right doors while checking the courtesy lamp operation.

Do the courtesy lamps operate correctly?

Yes
GO to L3.

No
REFER to Lighting and Horns.

L3 CHECK THE KEY-IN-IGNITION CHIME

- Insert the key in the ignition lock cylinder.

- Open the driver door.

Does the key-in-ignition chime operate correctly?

Yes
GO to L4.

No
REFER to Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators.

L4 CHECK FOR CORRECT SJB (Smart Junction Box) OPERATION

- Disconnect all the SJB (Smart Junction Box) connectors.

- Check for:
- corrosion

- damaged pins

- pushed-out pins


- Connect all the SJB (Smart Junction Box) connectors and make sure they seat correctly.

- Operate the system and verify the concern is still present.

Is the concern still present?

Yes
INSTALL a new SJB (Smart Junction Box). TEST the system for normal operation.

No
The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by a loose or corroded connector.