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Test Description

The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.

  1. 2:  Tests for a short to ground in the detent switch circuit from the B-pillar to the module.
  2. 3:  Tests the detent switch open position for continuity to ground.
  3. 4:  Tests the detent switch ajar position.
  4. 5:  Tests the detent switch for continuity to ground between the ajar and latch positions.
  5. 7:  Tests the detent switch signal circuit from the B-pillar to the module for continuity.
DTC 023

Step Action Yes No
Schematic Reference: Power Sliding Door (PSD) Schematics 
Connector End View Reference: Power Door Systems Connector End Views 
1 Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle? Go to Step 2  Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle in Vehicle DTC Information
2 
  1. Enter the on-board diagnostic mode 2. Refer to On-Board Diagnostic Features .
  2. Open the power sliding door.
Does the sliding door alarm sound continuously?
Go to Step 6  Go to Step 3 
3  Position the door partially open where the door lock switch plate plungers and pads first make contact.
Does the sliding door alarm sound continuously?
Go to Step 4  Go to Step 7 
4  Slowly pull the power sliding door closed to the latch ajar position.
Does the sliding door alarm turn off?
Go to Step 5  Go to Step 11 
5  Slowly press the power sliding door to the closed/latched position.
Does the sliding door alarm sound a short tone as the door latches?
Go to Step 14  Go to Step 13 
6 Test the detent switch signal circuit from the B-pillar switch plate pads to the rear side door actuator control module for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 16  Go to Step 14 
7 
  1. Open the power sliding door.
  2. Short the detent switch signal circuit to ground from the B-pillar switch plate pads.
Does the sliding door alarm sound continuously?
Go to Step 8  Go to Step 10 
8 Test the ground circuit from the B-pillar switch plate pads for an open or high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs or Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 16  Go to Step 9 
9 Test the detent switch signal and ground circuits from the sliding door switch plate plungers to the rear latch detent switch connector for an open or high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs or Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 16  Go to Step 12 
10 Test the detent switch signal circuit from the B-pillar switch plate pads to the rear side door actuator control module for an open or high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs or Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 16  Go to Step 14 
11 Test the detent switch signal circuit from the sliding door switch plate plungers to the detent switch connector for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 16  Go to Step 13 
12 Inspect for poor connections at the rear latch detent switch. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 16  Go to Step 13 
13 Replace the rear latch detent switch. Refer to Rear Latch Detent Switch - Power Sliding Door .
Is the repair complete?
Go to Step 16  -
14 Inspect for poor connections at the rear side door actuator control module. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 16  Go to Step 15 
15 Replace the rear side door actuator control module. Refer to Control Module References in Computer/Integrating Systems for replacement, setup, and programming.
Is the repair complete?
Go to Step 16  -
16 Re-initialize the power sliding door and operate the system in order to verify the repair.
Did you correct the condition?
System OK Go to Step 2