Power Door Lock Key Cylinder Switches Inoperative
Power Door Lock Key Cylinder Switches Inoperative
Diagnostic Instructions
* Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle (Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview) prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
* Review Strategy Based Diagnosis (Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview) for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
* Diagnostic Procedure Instructions (Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview) provides an overview of each diagnostic category.
Diagnostic Fault Information
Circuit/System Description
The key cylinder switch contains a signal circuit and a low reference circuit. When the door key is turned to unlock, the switch contacts, which are normally open, close and the driver door module (DDM) detects a switched ground. The DDM sends a message via serial data to the front passenger door module (PDM), and body control module (BCM) to unlock their respective doors.
Reference Information
Schematic Reference
Door Lock/Indicator Schematics (Door Lock/Indicator Schematics)
Connector End View Reference
Component Connector End Views (Connector Views)
Description and Operation
Power Door Latch Description and Operation (Description and Operation)
Electrical Information Reference
* Circuit Testing (Component Tests and General Diagnostics)
* Connector Repairs (Component Tests and General Diagnostics)
* Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections (Component Tests and General Diagnostics)
* Wiring Repairs (Component Tests and General Diagnostics)
Scan Tool Reference
Control Module References (Programming and Relearning) for scan tool information
Circuit/System Verification
1. Ignition ON, observe the function of the door locks while performing the LOCK and UNLOCK command using a scan tool, all doors should the LOCK and UNLOCK.
• If any door fails to LOCK or UNLOCK, refer to Power Door Latch System Malfunction (North America) (Power Door Latch System Malfunction (North America))Power Door Latch System Malfunction (RPO EXP) (Power Door Latch System Malfunction (RPO EXP)).
2. Insert the key into the drivers door lock cylinder, turn the key clockwise for greater than 1 second and turn the key counterclockwise for greater than 1 second while observing the scan tool Door Key Cyl Unlock Switch parameters, the parameter should change between Idle and Unlock.
Circuit/System Testing
1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the driver door latch assembly.
2. Ignition ON, test for less than 10 ohms between the ground circuit terminal 8 and ground.
• If greater than the specified range, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance.
3. Verify the scan tool Door Key Cyl. Unlock Switch parameter is Idle.
• If not the specified value, test the signal circuit terminal 9 for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the DDM.
4. Install a 3A fused jumper wire between the signal circuit terminal 9 and the ground circuit terminal 8. Verify the scan tool Door Key Cyl. Unlock Switch parameter is Unlock.
• If not the specified value, test the signal circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the DDM.
5. If all circuits test normal, test or replace the driver door latch assembly.
Component Testing
1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the driver door latch assembly.
2. Test for infinite resistance between the signal terminal 9 and the ground terminal 8 with the switch in the Idle position.
• If not the specified value, replace the driver door latch assembly.
3. Test for less than 2 ohms between the signal terminal 9 and the ground terminal 8 with the switch in the Unlock position.
• If greater than the specified range, replace the driver door latch assembly.
Repair Instructions
Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification (Verification Tests) after completing the diagnostic procedure.
* Front Side Door Latch Replacement (Service and Repair)
* Control Module References (Programming and Relearning) for DDM replacement, setup, and programming