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Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview

Special Service Tool(s):






Special Tool(s)

1. Verify the customer concern by operating the handles, locks, latches and mechanisms.
2. Check for mechanical binds by manually operating the door locks. Operate the lock system several times from each switch while observing the operation of all door locks.

NOTE: Be sure the battery is fully charged before starting electrical diagnosis.

3. Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical and electrical damage.

VISUAL INSPECTION CHART

Mechanical
^ Binding latch mechanisms
^ Binding linkage
^ Misaligned door

Electrical
^ Battery Junction Box (BJB) Fuse 8 (15A)
^ Circuit open/shorted
^ Door lock switch
^ Power door lock actuator

4. If the concern is not visually evident, determine the symptom and proceed to Symptom Chart. Symptom Related Diagnostic Procedures