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Door Ajar Test 1A - Identifying Door Ajar System Problems

NOTE: Perform SYMPTOM ID TEST 1A before proceeding with this test. For connector terminal identification, refer to CONNECTOR IDENTIFICATION  . For wiring diagrams, refer to WIRING DIAGRAMS  . After each repair, perform TEST VER-1A  .
CAUTION: Always turn ignition switch to OFF position prior to disconnecting any module connector. Ensure all connectors are clean and tight.
  1. Ensure all doors are closed and properly aligned. Using scan tool, select BODY SYSTEM, then INPUT/OUTPUT. Monitor door and liftgate ajar switch status. While monitoring switch status, open and close all doors and liftgate one at a time. Appropriate ajar switch status should toggle from OPEN to CLOSED when each door and liftgate is opened.
  2. If scan tool displays ajar switch status CLOSED when each door is closed, perform appropriate shorted test. If scan tool displays ajar switch status OPEN when each door is opened, perform appropriate open test. See DOOR AJAR DIAGNOSTIC TEST DIRECTORY table.
DOOR AJAR DIAGNOSTIC TEST DIRECTORY

Problem Perform
Left Front Door Ajar Short Circuit DOOR AJAR TEST 2A 
Left Front Door Ajar Open Circuit DOOR AJAR TEST 3A 
Right Front Door Ajar Short Circuit DOOR AJAR TEST 4A 
Right Front Door Ajar Open Circuit DOOR AJAR TEST 5A 
Right Rear Door Ajar Short Circuit DOOR AJAR TEST 6A 
Right Rear Door Ajar Open Circuit DOOR AJAR TEST 7A 
Liftgate Ajar Short Circuit DOOR AJAR TEST 8A 
Liftgate Ajar Open Circuit DOOR AJAR TEST 9A 
Left Rear Door Ajar Short Circuit DOOR AJAR TEST 10A 
Left Rear Door Ajar Open Circuit DOOR AJAR TEST 11A