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Door Unlock Sensor Check

  1. Check Door Unlock Sensor Input Signal

    Turn ignition off. Using DVOM, measure voltage (backprobe) between ground and terminals No. 37 (Gray/Yellow wire), No. 40 (Purple wire), No. 46 (Red/Yellow wire) or No. 48 (Red/Blue wire) at Smart Entrance Control Unit (SECU) harness connector. See Figure . See WIRING DIAGRAMS  . Ensure voltage is as specified. See DOOR UNLOCK SENSOR VOLTAGE SPECIFICATIONS  table. If voltage is as specified, door unlock sensor is okay. If voltage is not as specified, go to next step.
    DOOR UNLOCK SENSOR VOLTAGE SPECIFICATIONS

    Application (Terminal No. ) & Condition Voltage
    LF Door (46)
    Unlocked Zero
    Locked About 12 Volts
    RF Door (37)
    Unlocked Zero
    Locked About 12 Volts
    Sliding Doors (40)
    Unlocked Zero
    Locked About 12 Volts
    Back Door (48)
    Unlocked Zero
    Locked About 12 Volts
  2. Check Door Unlock Sensor

    Disconnect door unlock sensor harness connectors. Using DVOM, check for continuity between door unlock sensor terminals. See WIRING DIAGRAMS  . Continuity should be present only when sensor is in UNLOCKED position. If continuity is not as specified, replace door unlock sensor. If continuity is as specified, check for open or short in circuit between appropriate door unlock sensor and SECU. Check door unlock sensor ground circuit. Repair as necessary.