Symptom:
*DRIVER DOOR AJAR CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND
POSSIBLE CAUSES
DRIVER DOOR AJAR SWITCH SHORTED TO GROUND
DRIVER DOOR AJAR SWITCH SENSE CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND
BODY CONTROL MODULE - DRIVER DOOR AJAR SHORTED
TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
1 With the DRBIIIt in Inputs/Outputs, read the DRVR DOOR AJAR SW state.
While monitoring the DRBIIIt, disconnect the Driver Door Ajar Switch connector.
Did the Switch State change from CLOSED to OPEN?
All
Yes → Replace the Driver Door Ajar Switch.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No → Go To 2
2 Disconnect the Driver Door Ajar Switch connector.
Disconnect the BCM C3 harness connector.
Using a 12-volt test light connected to 12-volts, probe the Sense circuit and test for
a short to ground.
Does the test light illuminate?
All
Yes → Repair the Driver Door Ajar Switch Sense circuit for a short to
ground.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No → Go To 3
3 If there are no possible causes remaining, view repair. All
Repair
Replace the Body Control Module.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
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DOOR AJAR