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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 End Views
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  2. Check for continuity between terminals No. 3 and No. 6.
    Fig 2: Inspect Continuity Between Terminals No. 3 & No. 6
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    TERMINAL DESCRIPTIONS

    No Description
    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: Inspect Continuity Between Terminals No. 3 & No. 6
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