Door Ajar Indicator Malfunction
Door Ajar Indicator Malfunction
Diagnostic Instructions
* Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle (Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle) prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
* Review Strategy Based Diagnosis (Strategy Based Diagnosis) for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
* Diagnostic Procedure Instructions (Diagnostic Procedure Instructions)provides an overview of each diagnostic category.
Diagnostic Fault Information
Circuit/System Description
The body control module (BCM) provides voltage to each door latch via the door ajar switch signal circuit. The door latches are permanently grounded. The door ajar switches are normally open when the door is fully closed. When a door is opened, the door ajar switch contacts close providing a path to ground. The driver information center (DIC), illuminates the DOOR AJAR indicator when the BCM detects that one of the doors is open. The IPC receives a serial data message from the BCM indicating the door ajar status. If this message is displayed and the vehicle speed is greater than 5 km/h (3 mph), a chime will sound.
Reference Information
Schematic Reference
Interior Lights Schematics (Interior Lights Schematics)
Connector End View Reference
Component Connector End Views (Connector End Views By Name)
Description and Operation
Door Ajar Indicator Description and Operation (Description and Operation)
Electrical Information Reference
* Circuit Testing (Circuit Testing)
* Connector Repairs (Connector Repairs)
* Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections (Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections)
* Wiring Repairs (Wiring Repairs)
Scan Tool Reference
Control Module References (Programming and Relearning)for scan tool information
Circuit/System Verification
1. Ignition ON, observe the scan tool Driver Door Ajar Sw parameter while opening and closing the driver door. The parameter should change between Door Closed and Door Ajar.
• If the parameter does not change, refer to Driver Door Ajar Malfunction.
2. With the passenger door and access panels closed, observe the scan tool Door Ajar Switch parameter while opening and closing the passenger door and access panels. The parameter should change between Door Closed and Door Ajar.
• If the parameter does not change, refer to Passenger Door/Access Panel Ajar Malfunction.
Circuit/System Testing
Driver Door Ajar Malfunction
1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the left front door jamb switch.
2. Test for less than 1 ohm between the ground circuit terminal B and ground.
• If greater than the specified range, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance.
3. Ignition ON, verify the scan tool Driver Door Ajar Sw parameter and is Door Closed.
• If not the specified value, test the signal circuit terminal A for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.
4. Install a 3A fused jumper wire between the signal circuit terminal A and the ground circuit terminal B. Verify the scan tool Driver Door Ajar Sw parameter is Door Ajar.
• 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 BCM.
5. If all circuits test normal, test or replace the left front door jamb switch.
Passenger Door/Access Panel Ajar Malfunction
1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the appropriate door jamb switch or access panel latch.
2. Test for less than 1 ohm between the ground circuit terminal of the door jamb switch or access panel latch listed below and ground:
* Right front door jamb switch ground circuit terminal B
* Left rear access panel latch ground circuit terminal 8
* Right rear access panel latch ground circuit terminal 3
• If greater than the specified range, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance.
3. Ignition ON, verify the scan tool Door Ajar Switch parameter is Door Closed.
• If not the specified value, test the signal circuit terminal listed below for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.
* Right front door jamb switch ground circuit terminal A
* Left rear access panel latch ground circuit terminal 6
* Right rear access panel latch ground circuit terminal 1
4. Install a 3A fused jumper wire between the switch signal circuit terminal and the ground circuit terminal listed below:
* Right front door jamb switch circuit terminals B and A
* Left rear panel latch circuit terminals 8 and 6
* Right rear access panel latch circuit terminals 3 and 1
5. Verify the scan tool Door Ajar parameter is Door Ajar.
• 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 BCM.
6. If all circuits test normal, test or replace the access panel latch or door jamb switch.
Component Testing
Door Jam Switch
1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the appropriate door jamb switch.
2. Test for infinite resistance between the signal terminal A and the ground terminal B with the door jamb switch in the open position
• If not the specified value, replace the door jamb switch.
3. Test for less than 2 ohms between the signal terminal A and the ground terminal B with the door jamb switch in the closed position.
• If greater than the specified range, replace the door jamb switch.
Access Panel Latch
1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the appropriate access panel latch.
2. Test for infinite resistance between the signal terminal and the ground terminal with the access panel latch listed below in the open position.
* Left rear panel latch circuit terminals 8 and 6
* Right rear access panel latch circuit terminals 3 and 1
• If not the specified value, replace the access panel latch.
3. Test for less than 2 ohms between the signal terminal and the ground terminal with the access panel latch listed below in the closed position:
* Left rear panel latch circuit terminals 8 and 6
* Right rear access panel latch circuit terminals 3 and 1
• If greater than the specified range, replace the access panel latch.
Repair Instructions
Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification (Verification Tests) after completing the diagnostic procedure.
* Front Side Door Jamb Switch Replacement (Front Side Door Jamb Switch Replacement)
* Rear Door Jamb Switch Replacement (Rear Door Jamb Switch Replacement)
* Control Module References (Programming and Relearning)for and BCM replacement, setup, and programming