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Preliminary Procedure

  1. Verify customer's complaint by operating remote keyless entry system. Check for damaged door latch, or binding lock mechanism. Check for blown circuit breaker, loose or corroded connectors, or damaged wiring harness. Repair or replace components as necessary.
  2. If all components are okay, connect NGS tester to DLC located below instrument panel. Using NGS tester, perform DATA LINK DIAGNOSTIC TEST. If NGS tester displays NO RESPONSE/NOT EQUIPPED for Driver Door Module (DDM), perform TEST A: NO COMMUNICATION WITH DDM  under SYSTEM TESTING. If NGS tester displays NO RESPONSE/NOT EQUIPPED for Lighting Control Module (LCM), perform TEST B: NO COMMUNICATION WITH LCM  under SYSTEM TESTING.
  3. If NGS tester displays SYSTEM PASSED, retrieve and record continuous DTCs. Erase continuous DTCs. Perform self-test diagnostics for DDM and LCM using NGS tester. If DDM DTCs are retrieved, see DRIVER DOOR MODULE (DDM) DTC DEFINITIONS table to continue diagnosis. If LCM DTCs are retrieved, see LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE (LCM) DTC DEFINITIONS  table to continue diagnosis. If no DTCs are retrieved, perform appropriate symptom test under SYSTEM TESTING  .
DRIVER DOOR MODULE (DDM) DTC DEFINITIONS

DTC Proceed To
B1322 (Driver Door Ajar Circuit Short To Ground) (1)
B1342 (ECU Defective) (2)
B1396 (Driver Or Passenger Door Lock Short To Battery) (3)
B1517 (Seat Occupied Switch Short To Battery) (3)
B1525 (Keyless Entry Short To Battery) (4)
B1549 (Master Window Switch Short To Battery) (5)
B1553 (Decklid Release Short To Battery) (3)
B1751 (Park Neutral Switch Short To Battery) (3)
B2425 (Remote Keyless Entry Out Of Synchronization) (6)
(1) See AUTOLAMP SYSTEMS article.
(2) Perform DTC B1342: ECU DEFECTIVE  under DIAGNOSTIC TESTING.
(3) See DOOR LOCKS & TRUNK RELEASE - POWER article.
(4) Perform DTC B1525: KEYLESS ENTRY SHORT TO BATTERY  under DIAGNOSTIC TESTING.
(5) See POWER WINDOWS article.
(6) Perform DTC B2425: REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY OUT OF SYNCHRONIZATION  under DIAGNOSTIC TESTING.
LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE (LCM) DTC DEFINITIONS

DTC Source Module Description
B1312 LCM (1) Headlight Input Circuit Short To Voltage
B1317 LCM (1) Battery Voltage High
B1318 LCM (1) Battery Voltage Low
B1322 LCM (1) Left Front Door Ajar Circuit Short To Ground
B1334 LCM (1) Luggage Compartment Door Ajar Circuit Short To Ground
B1340 LCM (1) Chime Input Request Short To Ground
B1342 LCM (1) ECU Defective
B1345 LCM (1) Heated Backlite Input Short To Ground
B1352 LCM (1) Ignition Key-In Circuit Failure
B1359 LCM (1) Ignition RUN/ACC Circuit Failure
B1396 LCM (2) Power Door Lock Circuit Short To Voltage
B1397 LCM (2) Power Door Unlock Circuit Short To Voltage
B1445 LCM (3) Door Handle Switch Circuit Short To Ground
B1464 LCM (1) Seat Belt Switch Circuit Short To Battery
B1555 LCM (1) Ignition RUN/START Circuit Failure
B1566 LCM (1) Door Ajar Circuit Short To Ground
B1577 LCM (1) Parking Light Input Short To Voltage
B1581 LCM (1) Dimmer Increase Input Circuit Short To Battery
B1585 LCM (1) Dimmer Decrease Input Circuit Short To Battery
B1679 LCM (4) Panic Alarm Input Short To Battery
B1687 LCM (1) Dome Light Input Short To Battery
B1689 LCM (1) Autolamp Delay Circuit Failure
B1692 LCM (1) Autolamp Delay Circuit Short To Ground
B1693 LCM (1) Autolamp On Circuit Failure
B1695 LCM (1) Autolamp On Circuit Short To Battery
B1873 LCM (1) Turn Signal/Hazard Power Feed Short To Ground
(1) See AUTOLAMP SYSTEMS article.
(2) See DOOR LOCKS & TRUNK RELEASE - POWER article.
(3) This is an invalid DTC. DO NOT attempt to service.
(4) Perform DTC B1679: PANIC ALARM SHORT TO BATTERY  under DIAGNOSTIC TESTING.