Power Door Locks Malfunction
Power Door Locks Malfunction
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 body control module (BCM) provides battery positive voltage and ground to the appropriate lock and unlock control circuits of the door lock and unlock relays. The lock control circuits of the driver and passenger door latch assemblies share a common relay; however, the unlock control circuits have separate relays. The system is designed this way so that the keyless entry transmitter may be used to unlock only the driver door.
The BCM supplies and monitors a reference voltage to the door lock switch through the door lock switch lock/unlock signal circuit. The door lock switch also receives a constant ground source. If a door lock switch is placed in the lock position or unlock position, the BCM detects the voltage drop on the signal circuit.
The BCM, upon receipt of a lock switch lock signal, will switch the all lock relay control circuit to battery positive voltage. This will energize the lock relay. The relay will supply voltage to the door lock actuator lock control circuits to one side of the lock actuator. Since the opposing side of the lock actuators are connected to ground through the other lock actuator control circuit and the normally closed contacts of the lock or unlock relay, the doors will then lock appropriately. The remaining unlock relays receive voltage from the I/P fuse block, the BCM upon receipt of a unlock signal or driver door unlock signal will switch the appropriate unlock relay to ground. This will energize the appropriate unlock relay. The relay will supply voltage to the appropriate door unlock control circuits to one side of the appropriate lock actuator. Since the opposing side of the lock actuators are connected to ground through the other lock actuator control circuits and the normally closed contact of the lock relay, the doors will then unlock appropriately.
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 Locks 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 scan tool Driver Door Lock Sw, Psgr Door Lock Sw, Driver Door Unlock Sw and Psgr Door Unlock Sw parameters while using the door lock switches. The parameters should change between Inactive and Active.
• If the value does not change between commanded states, refer to Door Lock Switch Malfunction.
2. Command the Driver Door Unlock, Lock Rear Doors and Unlock Rear Doors with the scan tool, the doors should perform LOCK and UNLOCK functions.
• If a door latch does not LOCK or UNLOCK, refer to Door Lock Malfunction.
Circuit/System Testing
Door Lock Switch Malfunction
1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the appropriate door lock switch.
2. Test for less than 1 ohm between the ground circuit terminal 3 and ground.
• If greater than the specified range, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance.
3. Ignition ON, verify the scan tool Door Lock Sw parameter is Inactive.
• If not the specified value, test the signal circuit terminal 1 for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.
4. Verify the scan tool Door Unlock Sw parameter is Inactive.
• If not the specified value, test the signal circuit terminal 2 for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.
5. Install a 3A fused jumper wire between the signal circuit terminal 1 and ground. Verify the scan tool Door Lock Sw parameter is Active.
• 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. Install a 3A fused jumper wire between the signal circuit terminal 2 and ground. Verify the scan tool Door Unlock Sw parameter is Active.
• 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.
7. If all circuits test normal, test or replace the door lock switch.
Door Lock Malfunction
1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the X1 harness connector at the I/P fuse block.
2. Test for less than 1 ohm between the ground circuit terminal 25 and ground.
• If greater than the specified range, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance.
3. Connect the X1 harness connector at the I/P fuse block.
4. Ignition ON, verify that a test lamp illuminates between the DR/LCK fuse test point and ground.
• If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the B+ circuit terminal 3 for a short to ground or an open/high resistance.
5. Ignition OFF, disconnect the X3 harness connector at the I/P fuse block.
6. Connect a test lamp between the control circuit terminal 42 and ground.
7. Ignition ON, command the Lock Rear Doors ON and OFF with a scan tool. The test lamp should turn ON and OFF when changing between the commanded states.
• If the test lamp is always ON, test the control circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.
• If the test lamp is always OFF, test the control circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.
8. Connect a test lamp between the control circuit terminal 41 and B+.
9. Command the Unlock Rear Doors ON and OFF with a scan tool. The test lamp should turn ON and OFF when changing between the commanded states.
• If the test lamp is always ON, test the control circuit for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.
• If the test lamp is always OFF, test the control circuit for a short to voltage or and open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.
10. Connect a test lamp between the control circuit terminal 8 and B+.
11. Command the Driver Door Unlock ON and OFF with a scan tool. The test lamp should turn ON and OFF when changing between the commanded states.
• If the test lamp is always ON, test the control circuit for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.
• If the test lamp is always OFF, test the control circuit for a short to voltage or and open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.
12. Ignition OFF, connect the X3 harness connector at the I/P fuse block and disconnect the harness connector at the appropriate door latch.
13. Test for less than 1 ohm between the control circuit terminal listed below and ground:
* Driver door latch terminal 2
* Driver door latch terminal 3
* Left rear door latch terminal 1
* Left rear door latch terminal 2
* Right rear door latch terminal 5
* Right rear door latch terminal 6
* Passenger door latch terminal 5
* Passenger door latch terminal 6
• If greater than the specified range, test the control circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If circuits test normal, replace the I/P fuse block.
14. Connect a test lamp between control circuit terminals for the door latch listed below:
* Driver door latch terminal 2 and terminal 3
* Left rear door latch terminal 1 and terminal 2
* Right rear door latch terminal 5 and terminal 6
* Front passenger door latch terminal 5 and terminal 6
15. Ignition ON, command the door latch to LOCK and UNLOCK with a scan tool. The test lamp should illuminate when commanding the LOCK and UNLOCK states.
• If the test lamp remains OFF during either of the commands, test either control circuit for a short to ground. If the circuits test normal, replace the I/P fuse block.
16. If all circuits test normal, test or replace the door latch.
Component Testing
Door Lock Switch Test
1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the appropriate door lock switch.
2. Test for infinite resistance between the signal terminals 2 and 1 and the ground terminal 3 with the switch in the open position.
• If not the specified value, replace the door lock switch.
3. Test for less than 2 ohms between the signal terminal 1 and the ground terminal 3 with the switch in the LOCK position.
• If greater than the specified range, replace the door lock switch.
4. Test for less than 2 ohms between the signal terminal 2 and the ground terminal 3 with the switch in the UNLOCK position.
• If greater than the specified range, replace the door lock switch.
Door Latch
1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the appropriate door latch.
2. Install a 15A fused jumper wire between one of the control terminals and 12V. Momentarily install a jumper wire between the other control terminal and ground. Reverse the jumper wires at least two times, the door latch should perform the LOCK/ UNLOCK functions.
• If it does not perform as specified, replace the door latch
Repair Instructions
Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification (Verification Tests) after completing the diagnostic procedure.
* Door Lock Switch Replacement (Service and Repair)
* Front Side Door Latch Replacement (Service and Repair)
* Rear Side Door Latch Replacement (Service and Repair)
* Control Module References (Programming and Relearning) for BCM replacement, setup, and programming