
Symptom:
*LEFT SLIDING DOOR AJAR SWITCH SENSE CIRCUIT SHORTED
TO GROUND
POSSIBLE CAUSES
LEFT SLIDING DOOR LOCK MOTOR/AJAR SWITCH SHORTED TO GROUND
LEFT SLIDING DOOR AJAR SWITCH SENSE CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND
BODY CONTROL MODULE INTERNAL MALFUNCTION
LEFT SLIDING DOOR LOCK MOTOR/AJAR SWITCH
TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
1 With the DRBIIItin Inputs/Outputs, read the LSLIDE DR AJAR SW state.
Disconnect the Left Sliding Door Lock Motor/Ajar Switch harness connector at the
bottom of the door.
With the DRBIIItin Inputs/Outputs, read the LSLIDE DR AJAR SW state.
Did the Switch State change from CLOSED to OPEN?All
Ye s®Go To 2
No®Go To 3
2 Reconnect the Left Sliding Door Lock Motor/Ajar Switch connector at the bottom of
the door.
Remove the door panel from the sliding door.
Disconnect the Left Sliding Door Lock Motor/Ajar Switch connector at the door
mechanism.
With the DRBIIItin Inputs/Outputs, read the LSLIDE DR AJAR SW state.
Did the Switch State change from CLOSED to OPEN?All
Ye s®Replace the Sliding Door Lock Motor/Ajar Switch.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No®Repair the Left Sliding Door Lock Motor/Ajar Switch harness for
a short to ground between the door mechanism and the interme-
diate harness connector at the bottom of the door.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
3 Disconnect the Body Control Module C3 harness connector.
Disconnect the Left Sliding Door Lock Motor/Ajar Switch harness connector at the
bottom of the sliding door.
Using a 12-volt Test Light connected to 12-volts, test the Sense circuit for a short to
ground.
Does the Test Light illuminate?All
Ye s®Repair the Left Sliding Door Ajar Switch Sense circuit for a short
to ground.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No®Replace the Body Control Module.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
432
DOOR AJAR

Symptom:
*LIFTGATE AJAR CIRCUIT OPEN
POSSIBLE CAUSES
INTERMITTENT CONDITION
LIFTGATE AJAR SWITCH GROUND CIRCUIT OPEN
LIFTGATE AJAR SWITCH
LIFTGATE AJAR SWITCH SENSE CIRCUIT OPEN
BODY CONTROL MODULE INTERNAL MALFUNCTION
TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
1 Open the Liftgate.
With the DRBIIItin Inputs/Outputs, read the LIFTGATE AJAR SW state.
Does the DRBIIItdisplay CLOSED?All
Ye s®The condition that caused this symptom is currently not present.
Inspect the related wiring harness for a possible intermittent
condition. Look for any chafed, pierced, pinched or partially
broken wires.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No®Go To 2
2 Disconnect the Liftgate Ajar switch connector.
Using a 12-volt Test Light connected to 12-volts, test the Ground circuit for
continuity.
Does the light illuminate?All
Ye s®Go To 3
No®Repair the Ground circuit for an open.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
3 Disconnect the Liftgate Ajar Switch connector.
With the DRBIIItin Inputs/Outputs, read the LIFTGATE AJAR SW state.
Connect a jumper wire between Sense circuit and the Ground circuit.
Does the DRBIIItdisplay LIFTGATE AJAR SW: CLOSED?All
Ye s®Replace the Liftgate Ajar Switch.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No®Go To 4
4 Disconnect the Body Control Module C3 harness connector.
Disconnect the Liftgate Ajar Switch harness connector.
Measure the resistance of the Sense circuit.
Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?All
Ye s®Replace the Body Control Module.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No®Repair the Liftgate Ajar Switch Sense circuit for an open.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
433
DOOR AJAR

Symptom:
*LIFTGATE AJAR CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND
POSSIBLE CAUSES
LIFTGATE AJAR SWITCH SHORTED TO GROUND
LIFTGATE AJAR SWITCH SENSE CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND
BODY CONTROL MODULE INTERNAL MALFUNCTION
TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
1 With the DRBIIItin Inputs/Outputs, read the LIFTGATE AJAR SW state.
Disconnect the Liftgate Ajar Switch harness connector.
With the DRBIIItin Inputs/Outputs, read the LIFTGATE AJAR SW state.
Does the Switch State change from CLOSED to OPEN?All
Ye s®Replace the Liftgate Ajar Switch.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No®Go To 2
2 Disconnect the Body Control Module C3 harness connector.
Disconnect the Liftgate Ajar Switch harness connector.
Using a 12-volt Test Light connected to 12-volts, test the Sense circuit for a short to
ground.
Does the Test Light illuminate?All
Ye s®Repair the Liftgate Ajar Switch Sense circuit for a short to
ground.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No®Replace the Body Control Module.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
434
DOOR AJAR

Symptom:
*RIGHT FRONT DOOR AJAR SWITCH SENSE CIRCUIT OPEN
POSSIBLE CAUSES
INTERMITTENT CONDITION
RIGHT FRONT DOOR AJAR SWITCH GROUND CIRCUIT OPEN
RIGHT FRONT DOOR LOCK MOTOR/AJAR SWITCH
RIGHT FRONT DOOR AJAR SWITCH SENSE CIRCUIT OPEN
BODY CONTROL MODULE INTERNAL MALFUNCTION
TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
1 Open the passenger door.
With the DRBIIItin Inputs/Outputs, read the PASS DOOR AJAR SW state.
Does the DRBIIItdisplay CLOSED?All
Ye s®The condition that caused this symptom is currently not present.
Inspect the related wiring harness for a possible intermittent
condition. Look for any chafed, pierced, pinched or partially
broken wires.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No®Go To 2
2 Disconnect the Right Front Door Lock Motor/Ajar switch connector.
Using a 12-volt Test Light connected to 12-volts, test the Ground circuit for
continuity.
Does the light illuminate?All
Ye s®Go To 3
No®Repair the Ground circuit for an open.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
3 Disconnect the Right Front Door Lock Motor/Ajar Switch connector.
With the DRBIIItin Inputs/Outputs, read the PASS DOOR AJAR SW state.
Connect a jumper wire between Sense circuit and the Ground circuit.
Does the DRBIIItdisplay PASS DOOR AJAR SW: CLOSED?All
Ye s®Replace the Right Front Door Lock Motor/Ajar Switch.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No®Go To 4
4 Disconnect the Body Control Module C3 harness connector.
Disconnect the Right Front Door Lock Motor/Ajar Switch harness connector.
Measure the resistance of the Sense circuit.
Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?All
Ye s®Replace the Body Control Module.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No®Repair the Right Front Door Ajar Switch Sense circuit for an
open.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
435
DOOR AJAR

Symptom:
*RIGHT FRONT DOOR AJAR SWITCH SENSE CIRCUIT SHORTED
TO GROUND
POSSIBLE CAUSES
RIGHT FRONT DOOR LOCK MOTOR/AJAR SWITCH SHORTED TO GROUND
RIGHT FRONT DOOR AJAR SWITCH SENSE CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND
BODY CONTROL MODULE INTERNAL MALFUNCTION
TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
1 With the DRBIIItin Inputs/Outputs, read the PASS DOOR AJAR SW state.
Disconnect the Right Front Door Lock Motor/Ajar Switch harness connector.
With the DRBIIItin Inputs/Outputs, read the PASS DOOR AJAR SW state.
Did the Switch State change from CLOSED to OPEN?All
Ye s®Replace the Right Front Door Lock Motor/Ajar Switch.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No®Go To 2
2 Disconnect the Body Control Module C3 harness connector.
Disconnect the Right Front Door Lock Motor/Ajar Switch harness connector.
Using a 12-volt Test Light connected to 12-volts, test the Sense circuit for a short to
ground.
Does the Test Light illuminate?All
Ye s®Repair the Right Front Door Ajar Switch Sense circuit for a short
to ground.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No®Replace the Body Control Module.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
436
DOOR AJAR

Symptom:
*RIGHT SLIDING DOOR AJAR CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND
POSSIBLE CAUSES
RIGHT SLIDING DOOR LOCK MOTOR/AJAR SWITCH SHORTED TO GROUND
RIGHT SLIDING DOOR AJAR SWITCH SENSE CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND
BODY CONTROL MODULE INTERNAL MALFUNCTION
RIGHT SLIDING DOOR LOCK MOTOR/AJAR SWITCH
TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
1 With the DRBIIItin Inputs/Outputs, read the RSLIDE DR AJAR SW state.
Disconnect the Right Sliding Door Lock Motor/Ajar Switch harness connector at the
bottom of the door.
With the DRBIIItin Inputs/Outputs, read the RSLIDE DR AJAR SW state.
Did the Switch State change from CLOSED to OPEN?All
Ye s®Go To 2
No®Go To 3
2 Reconnect the Right Sliding Door Lock Motor/Ajar Switch connector at the bottom of
the door.
Remove the door panel from the sliding door.
Disconnect the Right Sliding Door Lock Motor/Ajar Switch connector at the door
mechanism.
With the DRBIIItin Inputs/Outputs, read the RSLIDE DR AJAR SW state.
Did the Switch State change from CLOSED to OPEN?All
Ye s®Replace the Sliding Door Lock Motor/Ajar Switch.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No®Repair the Right Sliding Door Lock Motor/Ajar Switch harness for
a short to ground between the door mechanism and the interme-
diate harness connector at the bottom of the door.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
3 Disconnect the Body Control Module C3 harness connector.
Disconnect the Right Sliding Door Lock Motor/Ajar Switch harness connector at the
bottom of the sliding door.
Using a 12-volt Test Light connected to 12-volts, test the Sense circuit for a short to
ground.
Does the Test Light illuminate?All
Ye s®Repair the Right Sliding Door Ajar Switch Sense circuit for a
short to ground.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No®Replace the Body Control Module.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
439
DOOR AJAR

Symptom:
BACKUP LAMP OUTPUT OPEN
When Monitored and Set Condition:
BACKUP LAMP OUTPUT OPEN
When Monitored: Trans in reverse.
Set Condition: Voltage output status is Low.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
INTERMITTENT CONDITION
GROUND CIRCUIT
BACKUP LAMP
TRANS RANGE SENSOR
BACKUP LAMP DRIVER CIRCUIT OPEN
BODY CONTROL MODULE
FRONT CONTROL MODULE
TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
1 Turn the ignition on.
With the DRBIIIt, clear all BCM, IPM DTC's.
Actuate the Backup Lamps.
With the DRBIIIt, read the DTC information.
Does the DRBIIItread: Backup Lamp Output Open?All
Ye s®Go To 2
No®The condition that caused the symptom is currently not present.
Inspect the related wiring for a possible intermittent condition.
Look for any chafed, pierced,pinched, or partially broken wires.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
2 Turn the ignition off
Disconnect either rear tail lamp harness connector.
Using a 12-volt test light connected to 12-volts, check the ground circuit.
Does the test light illuminate brightly?All
Ye s®Go To 3
No®Repair the Ground Circuit.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
443
EXTERIOR LIGHTING

TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
3 Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect either rear tail lamp harness connector.
Turn the ignition on.
Engage the transmission to reverse.
Using a 12-volt test light connected to ground, check the Backup Lamps Output
circuit.
Does the test light illuminate brightly?All
Ye s®Replace the applicable Backup Lamp.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No®Go To 4
4 Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the IPM harness connector.
Measure the resistance of the Backup Lamp Output Circuit and ground.
Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?All
Ye s®Refer to symptom list for problems related to Trans Range Sensor.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No®Go To 5
5 Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the Body Control Module harness connector.
Measure the resistance of the Backup Lamp Driver Circuit to ground.
Is the resistance above 5.0 ohms?All
Ye s®Repair the Backup Lamp Driver Circuit for an open condition.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No®Go To 6
6 Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the Body Control Module harness connector.
Disconnect the FCM from the IPM.
Measure the resistance of the Backup Lamp Driver Circuit and ground.
Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?All
Ye s®Replace the Body Control Module.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No®Replace the Front Control Module.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
444
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
BACKUP LAMP OUTPUT OPEN ÐContinued