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Test 20A - Power Door Lock Problems W/ RKE Id

CAUTION: Always turn ignition off prior to disconnecting or connecting any module connector.
  1. Diagnostics for power door locks for vehicles equipped with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE), are separated into 17 groups. Verify failure(s) or customer complaint, and ensure vehicle is experiencing failure(s) or complaint at this time. Go to next step.
  2. Lower both front door windows. Close all doors. Lock and unlock doors from both front door switches. If doors lock and unlock properly, go to next step. If doors fail to lock or unlock properly, see DIAGNOSING RKE POWER DOOR LOCK CIRCUIT  table, and perform appropriate test.
    DIAGNOSING RKE POWER DOOR LOCK CIRCUIT

    Problem Perform TEST
    All Doors Fail To Lock & Unlock From Any Switch TEST 19B 
    All Doors Fail To Lock & Unlock From One Switch TEST 19C 
    All Doors Fail To Lock From Any Switch TEST 19D 
    All Doors Fail To Lock From One Switch TEST 19E 
    All Doors Fail To Unlock From Any Switch TEST 19F 
    All Doors Fail To Unlock From One Switch TEST 19G 
    One Door Fails To Lock & Unlock From Any Switch TEST 19H 
    LF Door Fails To Lock & Unlock From Any Switch TEST 20B 
    LF Door Fails To Lock From Any Switch TEST 20C 
    LF Door Fails To Unlock From Any Switch TEST 20D 
    All Doors Except LF Fail To Lock & Unlock TEST 20E 
    All Doors Except LF Fail To Lock TEST 20F 
    All Doors Except LF Fail To Unlock TEST 20G 
  3. Using RKE transmitter, operate door locks and trunk. If door locks and trunk fail to operate, see owner's manual to check transmitter batteries or to program a known-good transmitter. If after programming and using a known-good transmitter, RKE still does not operate go to TEST 20H  . If RKE operates, go to next step.
  4. Turn ignition off, but leave key in ignition switch. Open left front door. Lock doors from either switch. If doors lock, go to TEST 39B  . If doors do not lock, and vehicle is equipped with speed sensitive locks, go to 6next step. If vehicle is not equipped with speed sensitive locks, system is operating properly. Perform TEST VER-1B  .
  5. Drive vehicle with all doors closed and unlocked. Reach a speed of 15 MPH. If doors fail to lock, go to TEST 19J  . If doors lock, system is operating properly. Perform TEST VER-1B  .