Door Switch: Description and Operation

Fig.9 Full Open Switch Position & Orientation:

FULL OPEN SWITCH
Vehicles equipped with a power sliding door utilize a full open switch. This switch is located in the hold open latch (Fig. 9) under the side door lower hinge. When the power side door module receives a ground signal input from the full open switch, and as long as the cinching latch actuator is not in power mode or the handle switch is open, the signal indicates that the door is at the full open position.

The full open switch is incorporated into the hold open latch. If the full open switch proves faulty, the entire hold open latch assembly must be replaced.

The full open switch is triggered by a pawl lever in the hold open latch. When the full open switch is closed (circuit to ground) the ratchet has engaged on the hold open striker and the pawl lever has engaged on the ratchet, locking the latch from opening and holding the door in the full open position.

LEFT B-PILLAR SWITCH
Vehicles equipped with power sliding side door/s utilize B-pillar switches. These switches are located on the interior of the vehicle, on the B-pillar trim panels. These switches serve as an open and close command switch for the appropriate power side door.

The B-pillar switches are replaceable. Consult your Mopar parts catalog for a specific part number.

When the Pillar switch is depressed a signal is sent to the Body Control Module (BCM), this signal is then sent to the Power Sliding Door Module, telling it to start a power open or close cycle. The child lockout feature must be disabled and the side door must be unlocked in order for the Pillar switch to function.

RIGHT B-PILLAR SWITCH
Vehicles equipped with power sliding side door/s utilize B-pillar switches. These switches are located on the interior of the vehicle, on the B-pillar trim panels. These switches serve as an open and close command switch for the appropriate power side door.

The B-pillar switches are replaceable. Consult your Mopar parts catalog for a specific part number.

When the Pillar switch is depressed a signal is sent to the Body Control Module (BCM), this signal is then sent to the Power Sliding Door Module, telling it to start a power open or close cycle. The child lockout feature must be disabled and the side door must be unlocked in order for the Pillar switch to function.