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Test 40A - Right Front Door Ajar Circuit

NOTE: For connector terminal identification, see CONNECTOR IDENTIFICATION  . For wiring diagrams, see appropriate article in ENGINE PERFORMANCE:
  1. Disconnect right front door ajar switch connector. Check right front door ajar switch connector ground strap for damage or corrosion. Repair ground strap as necessary. If ground strap is okay, go to next step.
  2. Connect jumper wire between right front door ajar switch connector (Tan/Red wire) and chassis ground. Using scan tool, read door ajar switch status. If scan tool displays DOOR AJAR CLOSED, replace right front door ajar switch. If scan tool does not display DOOR AJAR CLOSED, go to next step.
  3. Disconnect jumper wire. Gain access to Body Control Module (BCM). BCM is located behind right kick panel. Connect jumper wire between BCM Gray connector terminal No. 3 (Tan/Red wire) and chassis ground. Using scan tool, read door ajar switch status. If scan tool displays DOOR AJAR CLOSED, repair open Tan/Red wire. If scan tool does not display DOOR AJAR CLOSED, replace BCM.