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Pinpoint Test AF: The DOOR AJAR Warning Is Inoperative




Instrumentation, Message Center and Warning Chimes

Pinpoint Tests

Pinpoint Test AF: The DOOR AJAR Warning Is Inoperative

Refer to Wiring Diagram Set 60, Instrument Cluster for schematic and connector information. Diagrams By Number

Normal Operation

The door ajar switches are hardwired to the Driver Door Module (DDM). When any door is open and the ignition key is in the RUN position, the DDM sends the Instrument Cluster (IC) a message over the Standard Corporate Protocol (SCP) communication network to illuminate the door ajar warning indicator.

This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following:

- Interior lamp system
- DDM
- IC

PINPOINT TEST AF: THE DOOR AJAR WARNING IS INOPERATIVE

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AF1 CHECK THE OPERATION OF THE INTERIOR LAMPS


- Open and close each door and monitor the interior lamps.
- Do the interior lamps operate correctly?

Yes
GO to AF2.

No
REFER to Interior Lighting Testing and Inspection.

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AF2 MONITOR THE DDM PIDs


- Ignition ON.
- Enter the following diagnostic mode on the scan tool: DDM DataLogger .

- NOTE: The passenger door ajar PID sets when the RF passenger door, LR passenger door or RR passenger doors are ajar.

- Select the DDM driver door ajar PID (D_DR_SW) and passenger door PID (P_DR_SW). Monitor the DDM PIDs while opening and closing the doors.
- Do the PIDs agree with the door position?

Yes
INSTALL a new IC. REFER to Instrument Cluster (IC) Instrument Cluster (IC). TEST the system for normal operation.

No
INSTALL a new DDM. REFER to Multifunction Electronic Modules Service and Repair. TEST the system for normal operation.

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