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Schematic Reference: Door Lock/Indicator Schematics

Connector End View Reference: Vehicle Access Connector End Views

DEFINITION: The driver door lock actuator or lock switch does not operate.

1

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle

2

Verify that the Power Door Lock Inoperative - Driver Door fault is present.

Do the door locks operate as described in the Power Door Locks Description and Operation ?

Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections

Go to Step 3

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  1. Install a scan tool.
  2. Close all of the vehicle doors.
  3. With the scan tool, observe the Left Front (LF) Door Lock Switch parameter in the Data Display, Inputs list of the body control module (BCM).
  4. Operate the driver door lock switch to both the LOCK and UNLOCK positions.

Did the parameter change to both the LOCK and UNLOCK states?

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 4

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Important: If the 3-amp fuse of the jumper wire opens when the jumper wire is connected, test the appropriate signal circuit for a short to battery positive voltage.

  1. Disconnect the harness connector of the driver door lock switch.
  2. Connect a 3-amp fused jumper wire between the lock switch lock signal circuit of the harness connector and a ground.
  3. Observe the LF Door Lock Switch parameter.
  4. Connect the 3-amp fused jumper wire between the lock switch unlock signal circuit of the harness connector and a ground.
  5. Observe the LF Door Lock Switch parameter.

Did the Scan Tool parameter change to the both the LOCK and UNLOCK states?

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 7

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Connect the 3-amp fused jumper wire between the lock switch lock signal circuit and the ground circuit of the harness connector while observing the appropriate scan tool parameter.

Did the Scan Tool parameter change to the LOCK state?

Go to Step 10

Go to Step 13

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  1. Disconnect the harness connector of the driver door lock actuator.
  2. Connect a test lamp between the door lock actuator lock control circuit and the door lock actuator unlock control circuit of the harness connector.
  3. Operate the driver door lock switch to the LOCK and UNLOCK positions.

Did the test lamp illuminate in both positions?

Go to Step 12

Go to Step 8

7

Test the signal circuits of the driver door lock switch for the following:

    • An open
    • A short to ground
    • A short to battery positive voltage

Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 17

Go to Step 11

8

Test the lock control circuit of the driver door lock actuator for an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 17

Go to Step 9

9

Test the unlock control circuit of the driver door lock actuator for an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 17

Go to Step 11

10

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the driver door lock switch. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 17

Go to Step 14

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Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the BCM. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 17

Go to Step 15

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Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the driver door lock actuator. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 17

Go to Step 16

13

Repair the open ground circuit of the driver door lock switch. Refer to Wiring Repairs .

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 17

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14

Replace the driver door lock switch. Refer to Front Side Door Lock Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 17

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15

Replace the BCM. Refer to Control Module References for replacement, setup, and programming.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 17

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16

Replace the driver door lock actuator. Refer to Front Side Door Lock Actuator Replacement

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 17

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Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 2