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Door Unlock Sensor Check

NOTE: Door unlock sensor is part of door lock actuator.

  1. Check Door Unlock Sensor Input Signal

    Turn ignition off. Using DVOM, measure voltage (backprobe) between ground and specified terminals at Smart Entrance Control Unit (SECU) harness connector. See UNLOCK SENSOR CIRCUIT TEST  table. If voltage is as specified, door unlock sensor is okay. If voltage is not as specified, go to next step.
    UNLOCK SENSOR CIRCUIT TEST (1)

    Application (Terminal No.) Unlock Sensor Condition Specification
    Driver's Door (12) Unlock Zero Volts
    Passenger's Door (13) Unlock Zero Volts
    Rear Doors (14) Unlock Zero Volts
    Back Door (14) Unlock Zero Volts
    All Doors (12, 13 & 14) Lock Battery Voltage
    (1) For terminal identification, see WIRING DIAGRAMS  .
  2. Check Door Unlock Sensor

    Disconnect door lock actuator in question. Using DVOM, check for continuity between door lock actuator terminals No. 2 and 4 (driver and passenger-side doors), or between terminals No. 3 and 4 (back door). See WIRING DIAGRAMS  . Ensure continuity is present only when door lock actuator is in unlocked position. Replace door lock actuator if continuity is not as specified. If continuity is as specified, check door unlock sensor ground circuit. Check for open or short in wiring harness between door unlock sensor and SECU. Repair as necessary.