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Incomplete Latch Release - Pawl Switch Failure

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SYMPTOM
INCOMPLETE LATCH RELEASE- PAWL SWITCH FAILURE

WHEN MONITORED
Whenever the power sliding door is operating in an opening direction.

SET CONDITION
The release operation was not completed due to non-transition of the pawl switch during the power release operation. The ratchet switch was detected as grounded but the pawl remained open. This code is set during the power releasing operation from a fully closed door.

POSSIBLE CAUSES
- DTC present
- Binding door
- Power sliding door module - pawl circuit
- Ground wire open
- PAWL switch sense wire open
- PAWL switch