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Shorted Communication Line Test

Shorted Communication Line Test

1. Remove the driver's multiplex control unit from the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box.
2. Carefully pry off the driver's door switch trim.
3. Disconnect door multiplex control unit connector A (20P).
4. Disconnect passenger's multiplex control unit connector B (22P).
5. Check for continuity between the No.15 terminal of door multiplex control unit connector A (20P) and body ground.






Is there continuity?

YES - Repair short to ground in the wire between the door multiplex control unit connector and body ground.

NO - Go to step 6.

6. Check for continuity between the B9 terminal of passenger's multiplex control unit connector B (22P) and body ground.






Is there continuity?

YES - Repair short to ground in the wire between the passenger's multiplex control unit connector and the driver's multiplex control unit connector.

NO - Replace the driver's multiplex control unit and recheck the symptom.