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Diagnostic Test

  1. TEST FOR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES 
    1. Turn the ignition on.
    2. With the scan tool, record and erase DTCs
    3. Operate the Driver Door Lock Switch in all positions several times.
    4. Cycle the ignition from on to off and wait for five seconds.
    5. Turn the ignition on.
    6. With the scan tool, read the active DTCs.

      Does the scan tool display any Power Door Lock related DTCs?

      No 

      • Go To  2

      Yes 

  2. CHECK DOOR LOCK MOTOR CIRCUIT 
    Fig 1: Checking Door Lock Motor Circuit
    GC0100609Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1. Turn the ignition off.
    2. Disconnect the Driver Door Latch connector.
    3. Connect a 12-volt test light between the (P33) Door Lock Driver and the (P238) Driver Door Unlock Driver circuits in the latch connector.
    4. Remove the key from the ignition switch.
    5. Close the driver door or trip the latch to the door closed position
    6. Operate the door locks several times in the lock and unlock positions from the door lock switch and observe the test light.

      Does the test light illuminate brightly when the locks are actuated in both directions?

      Yes 

      • Replace the Driver Door Latch Assembly.
      • Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .

      No 

      • Go To  3
  3. (P238) DRIVER DOOR UNLOCK DRIVER CIRCUIT OPEN 
    Fig 2: Checking Driver Door Unlock Driver Circuit Open
    GC0100610Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1. Using a 12-volt test light connected to ground, check the (P238) Driver Door Unlock Driver circuit.
    2. Close the driver door or trip the latch to the door closed position
    3. With the scan tool, actuate the Driver Door Unlock Relay.

      Does the test light illuminate brightly when the driver door unlock is actuated?

      Yes 

      • Go To  4

      No 

      • Go To  5
  4. (P33) DOOR LOCK DRIVER WIRE OPEN 
    Fig 3: Checking Door Lock Driver Wire For Open
    GC0100611Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1. Using a 12-volt test light connected to ground, check the (P33) Door Lock Driver circuit.
    2. Close the driver door or trip the latch to the door closed position
    3. With the scan tool, actuate the Door Lock Relay.

      Does the test light illuminate brightly when the door lock is actuated?

      Yes 

      No 

      • Repair the (P33) Door Lock Driver wire for an open.
      • Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  5. (P238) DRIVER DOOR UNLOCK DRIVER WIRE OPEN 
    Fig 4: Checking Driver Door Unlock Driver Wire For Open
    GC0100612Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1. Disconnect the Cluster C1 connector.
    2. Measure the resistance of the (P238) Driver Door Unlock Driver wire between the Cluster C1 connector and the Driver Door Latch connector.

      Is the resistance below 2.0 ohms?

      Yes 

      • Replace the Instrument Cluster in accordance with the Service Information.
      • Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .

      No 

      • Repair the (P238) Driver Door Unlock Driver wire for an open.
      • Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .