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Door Lock Knob Switch Test

Door Lock Knob Switch Test

Driver's Door:

1. Remove the driver's door panel.




2. Disconnect the 3P connector from the actuator.
3. Check for continuity between the terminals.
- There should be continuity between the No. 1 and No. 3 terminals when the door lock knob switch is in the LOCK position and no continuity when it is in the UNLOCK position.
- There should be continuity between the No. 2 and No. 3 terminals when the door lock knob switch is in the UNLOCK position and no continuity when it is in the LOCK position.

4. If the continuity is not as specified, replace the door lock actuator.

Front Passenger's Door (EX and EXL):

1. Remove the front passenger's door panel.




2. Disconnect the 3P connector from the actuator.
3. Check for continuity between the terminals.
- There should be continuity between the No. 2 and No. 3 terminals when the door lock knob switch is in the UNLOCK position and no continuity when it is in the LOCK position.

4. If the continuity is not as specified, replace the door lock actuator.

Left Rear Door (EX and EXL):

1. Remove the left rear door panel.




2. Disconnect the 3P connector from the actuator.
3. Check for continuity between the terminals.
- There should be continuity between the No. 1 and No. 2 terminals when the door lock knob switch is in the UNLOCK position and no continuity when it is in the LOCK position.

4. If the continuity is not as specified, replace the door lock actuator.

Right Rear Door (EX and EXL):

1. Remove the right rear door panel.




2. Disconnect the 3P connector from the actuator.
3. Check for continuity between the terminals.
- There should be continuity between the No. 2 and No. 3 terminals when the door lock knob switch is in the UNLOCK position and no continuity when it is in the LOCK position.

4. If the continuity is not as specified, replace the door lock actuator.