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Door Outside Handle

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  1. Disconnect the front door outside handle connector (A).
    Fig 1: Locating Front Door Outside Handle Connector
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  2. Check for continuity between terminals No 3 and No 6.
Fig 2: Checking Continuity Between Terminals No. 3 And No. 6
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1 Door antenna (+)
2 Pocket lamp LED (+)
3 Door lock/unlock button switch
4 Door antenna (-)
5 Pocket lamp LED (-)
6 Door lock/unlock button switch ground
Fig 3: Checking Continuity Between Door Lock/Unlock Button Switch
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