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Passenger Door Ajar Circuit Shorted To Ground






PASSENGER DOOR AJAR CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND





For a complete wiring diagram, refer to the Wiring Information Electrical Diagrams.






1. PASSENGER DOOR AJAR SWITCH SHORT TO GROUND




1. With the scan tool in Inputs/Outputs, read the PASS DOOR AJAR SW state.
2. While monitoring the scan tool, disconnect the Passenger Door Latch connector.

Did the Switch State change from CLOSED to OPEN?

Yes

- Replace the Passenger Door Latch.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Body Verification Test.

No

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2. (G74) PASSENGER DOOR AJAR SWITCH SENSE CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND




1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the Instrument Cluster C3 harness connector.
3. Using a 12-volt test light connected to 12-volts, probe the (G74) Passenger Door Ajar Switch Sense circuit and test for a short to ground.
4. Turn the ignition on.

Does the test light illuminate brightly?

Yes

- Repair the (G74) Passenger Door Ajar Switch Sense circuit for a short to ground.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Body Verification Test.

No

- Replace the Instrument Cluster.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Body Verification Test.