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Test M: The Auto-lock Does Not Operate Correctly

PINPOINT TEST M: THE AUTO-LOCK DOES NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY


M1-M7:






Normal Operation
The auto-locking function causes the vehicle to automatically lock all doors when all of the following conditions are concurrently met during the current key cycle:
- all the doors are closed
- the auto-locking function is active
- the ignition switch is in the ON position
- the transmission is in DRIVE or REVERSE
- the vehicle speed exceeds 5 km/h (3 mph)

After the initial activation of auto-locking and at least 1 door has been opened, auto-locking is activated again if the following conditions are concurrently met:
- all the doors are closed
- the auto-locking function is active
- the ignition switch is in the ON position
- the transmission is in DRIVE or REVERSE
- the vehicle speed exceeds 5 km/h (3 mph)

Possible Causes
- door ajar switches
- driver door module (DDM)
- vehicle speed sensor (VSS) message from the anti-lock brake system (ABS) module
- digital transmission range (TR) sensor message from the powertrain control module (PCM)
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