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Incomplete Latch Release - Ratchet Switch Failure

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SYMPTOM
INCOMPLETE LATCH RELEASE - RATCHET SWITCH FAILURE

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

SET CONDITION
The pawl switch was grounded but the ratchet switch remained open. This code will set only in the release operation.

POSSIBLE CAUSES
- DTC present
- Binding door
- Power sliding door module - ratchet circuit
- Ground wire open
- Sliding door ajar switch sense wire open
- Ratchet switch