Circuit/System Description

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Pontiac Torrent and 2008 Chevrolet Equinox. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

The body control module (BCM) receives a discrete input from driver and passenger jamb switches. The BCM then communicates this status to the instrument panel cluster (IPC) via a serial data message. The IPC, upon receipt of this serial data message, will illuminate the appropriate ajar message in the driver information center (DIC) and also send a serial data massage to the radio to activate the door ajar audible warming when the transmission is removed from PARK and the vehicle speed is greater then 8 km/h (5 mph).

The door ajar switches supply a ground to the BCM when the door is open. Once the door is closed the door ajar switch opens removing the ground to the BCM. The BCM sends a signal to the IPC to illuminate the door ajar indicator when a door is open.