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Door Ajar Test 1A - Identifying Door Ajar 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  . Perform, after each repair, VERIFICATION TEST VER-1A - VERIFICATION PROCEDURE  .
CAUTION: Always turn ignition switch to OFF position prior to disconnecting any module connector.
  1. Ensure all doors are closed and properly aligned. Using scan tool, enter BODY SYSTEM, then BODY COMPUTER. Select INPUTS/OUTPUTS. Observe door and liftgate ajar switch status.
  2. Individually open and close all doors and liftgate. Scan tool should display status opposite of actual door position.
  3. If scan tool displays ajar switch status CLOSED when door is closed, perform appropriate SHORTED test. See DOOR AJAR SYMPTOM DIRECTORY table. If scan tool displays ajar switch status OPEN when door is open, perform appropriate OPEN test. See DOOR AJAR SYMPTOM DIRECTORY table.
DOOR AJAR SYMPTOM DIRECTORY

Problem Circuit Perform
Shorted Driver's Door Ajar DOOR AJAR TEST 2A 
Open Driver's Door Ajar DOOR AJAR TEST 3A 
Shorted Passenger's Door Ajar DOOR AJAR TEST 4A 
Open Passenger's Door Ajar DOOR AJAR TEST 5A 
Open Left Rear Door Ajar DOOR AJAR TEST 6A 
Open Right Rear Door Ajar DOOR AJAR TEST 7A 
Shorted Liftgate Ajar DOOR AJAR TEST 8A 
Open Liftgate Ajar DOOR AJAR TEST 9A