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B1836






B1836-DRIVER DOOR UNLOCK CONTROL CIRCUIT HIGH





For a complete wiring diagram, refer to the Wiring Information.

- When Monitored:
Continuously

- Set Condition:
When the Cluster senses a high condition on the (P1) Driver Door Unlock Relay Control circuit for over 10 seconds, this code will set.





1. TEST FOR INTERMITTENT CONDITION
1. With the scan tool, record and erase DTCs
2. Operate the door locks several times.
3. Cycle the ignition from on to off.
4. Turn the ignition on.
5. With the scan tool, read DTCs.

Does the scan tool display B1836-DRIVER DOOR UNLOCK CONTROL CIRCUIT HIGH?

Yes

- Go To 2

No

- The conditions that caused this code to set are not present at this time. Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST Body Verification Test.

2. DOOR LOCK RELAY SHORTED TO BATTERY





NOTE: Ensure the windows are down before proceeding.

1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Manually close the Driver door latch to the closed position.
3. Disconnect the Cluster C2 connector.
4. Turn the ignition on.
5. Momentarily connect a jumper wire between the (P1) Driver Door Unlock Relay Control circuit and the (Z905) Ground circuit in the Cluster C2 connector.

Did the driver door unlock?

Yes

- Replace the Instrument Cluster.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST Body Verification Test.

No

- Go To 3

3. (P1) DRIVER DOOR UNLOCK RELAY CONTROL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO BATTERY




1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the Junction Block C2 connector (on top of junction block).
3. Turn the ignition on.
4. Measure the voltage between ground and the (P1) Driver Door Unlock Relay Control circuit in the Cluster C2 connector.

Is there any voltage present?

Yes

- Repair the (P1) Driver Door Unlock Relay Control circuit for a short to voltage.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST Body Verification Test.

No

- Replace the Junction Block.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST Body Verification Test.