Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.

B1801






B1801 - Driver Left Door Lock/Unlock Switch Circuit Low






For a complete wiring diagram, refer to.

When Monitored: Continuously

Set Condition: When the driver door lock switch MUX circuit does not switch from low to high for over 30 seconds, this code will set.






Test Step 1 - Test For Intermittent Condition

Turn the ignition ON.

With the scan tool, erase all DTCs.

Operate the driver door lock switch in the lock and unlock position several times.

Cycle the ignition from ON to OFF 3 times.

Turn the ignition ON.

With the scan tool, read DTCs.

Does the scan tool display this DTC?

Yes

Go to Test Step 2.

No

The condition that caused this symptom is currently not present. Test for an intermittent condition by inspecting the related wiring harness for chafed, pierced, pinched, and partially broken wires. Also, inspect the related connectors for broken, bent, pushed out, spread, corroded, or contaminated terminals. Repair as necessary.

Perform the Body Verification Test. Refer to => Non-DTC Based Diagnostics. Body Interior

Test Step 2 - Driver Door Lock Switch Short to Ground






With the scan tool, erase all DTCs.

Disconnect the driver door lock switch harness connector.

Turn the ignition ON.

With the scan tool, read DTCs.

Does the scan tool display this DTC?

Yes

Go to Test Step 3.

No

Replace the left front door lock switch..

Perform the Body Verification Test. Refer to => Non-DTC Based Diagnostics. Body Interior

Test Step 3 - Driver Door Lock Switch MUX Circuit Short to Ground






Turn the ignition OFF.

Disconnect the TIPM C7 harness connector

Measure the resistance between ground and the driver door lock switch MUX circuit.

Is the resistance more than 10k ohms?

Yes

Replace the totally integrated power module.

Perform the Body Verification Test. Refer to => Non-DTC Based Diagnostics. Body Interior

No

Repair the circuit for a short to ground.

Perform the Body Verification Test. Refer to => Non-DTC Based Diagnostics. Body Interior