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Inspection and Verification

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  1. Verify the customer concern.
  2. Visually inspect the following for obvious signs of electrical damage.
    VISUAL INSPECTION TABLE

    Electrical
    • Smart junction box (SJB) fuse 2 (15A)
    • Circuitry
    • Loose or corroded connections
    • Lamp(s)
    • Dimmer switch
    • Door ajar switches
    • SJB
  3. If an obvious cause for an observed or reported concern is found, correct the cause (if possible) before proceeding to the next step.
  4. If the cause is not visually evident, connect the diagnostic tool to the data link connector and select the vehicle to be tested from the diagnostic tool menu. If the diagnostic tool does not communicate with the vehicle:
    • check that the program card is correctly installed.
    • check the connections to the vehicle.
    • check the ignition switch position.
  5. If the diagnostic tool still does not communicate with the vehicle, refer to the diagnostic tool operating manual.
  6. Carry out the diagnostic tool data link test. If the diagnostic tool responds with:
  7. If the DTCs retrieved are related to the concern, go to the SMART JUNCTION BOX (SJB) DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) INDEX .
  8. If no DTCs related to the concern are retrieved, GO to SYMPTOM TABLE .
SMART JUNCTION BOX (SJB) DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) INDEX

DTC Description Action
B1320 Driver Door Ajar Circuit Open GO to PINPOINT TEST E .
B1328 Passenger Door Ajar Circuit Open GO to PINPOINT TEST E .
B1336 Door Ajar RR Circuit Open GO to PINPOINT TEST E .
B1572 Door Ajar LR Circuit Open GO to PINPOINT TEST E .
B1688 Dome Lamp Input Circuit Short To Ground GO to PINPOINT TEST E .