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Shorting Plug/Transmitter Program Mode ("F" Series Pickup)

  1. Ensure shorting plug has not been inserted into program connector behind left side of instrument panel. Remove shorting plug if present. Go to next step.
  2. Disconnect control module connector C241. Check for continuity between ground and White/Yellow wire of program connector. If continuity exists, repair short-to-ground in White/Yellow wire. If no continuity exists, go to next step.
  3. Using test light, check for continuity between ground and White/Yellow wire of program connector. If test light glows, repair short-to-power in White/Yellow wire. If test light does not glow, go to next step.
  4. Check for continuity between ground and Gray/Yellow wire of program connector. If continuity exists, repair short-to-ground in Gray/Yellow wire. If no continuity exists, go to next step.
  5. Using test light, check for continuity between ground and Gray/Yellow wire of program connector. If test light glows, repair short-to-power in Gray/Yellow wire. If test light does not glow, go to next step.
  6. Measure voltage between connector C241, terminal No. 15 and ground. See Figure . If reading is between 4 and 6 volts, go to next step. If reading is less than 4, or more than 6 volts, replace door lock control module.
  7. Check for continuity between ground and connector C241, terminal No. 10. If continuity exists, go to next step. If no continuity exists, replace door lock control module.
  8. Reconnect connector C241. Measure voltage between ground and White/Yellow wire of program connector. If reading is between 4 and 6 volts, go to next step. If reading is less than 4 volts, or more than 6 volts, repair open in White/Yellow wire.
  9. Check for continuity between ground and Gray/Yellow wire of program connector. If continuity exists, transmitter program mode is okay. If no continuity exists, repair open in Gray/Yellow wire.