No.19 DOOR AJAR WARNING LIGHT DOES NOT OPERATE (CHIME OPERATES)[INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (AJ (3.0L Duratec))]


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STEP

INSPECTION

ACTION

1
INSPECT INTERIOR LIGHTS OPERATION
While observing the interior lights, open and close each door, liftgate, and liftgate window glass.
Do the interior lights operate normally?
Yes
Go to the next step.
No
Refer to Section 09-18.
2
INSPECT GEM DTC
Connect the M-MDS to the DLC-2.
Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
Read and record GEM DTC.
Is any GEM DTC present?
Yes
If DTC B1323 or B1325 is displayed, go to the next step.
If any DTCs except B1323 or B1325 are displayed, refer to Section 09-18.
No
Go to Step 5.
3
INSPECT FOR OPEN CIRCUIT OR SHORT TO GROUND
Turn the ignition switch off.
Disconnect the instrument cluster connector.
Disconnect the GEM connector.
Measure the resistance between instrument cluster terminal 2A (harness-side) and GEM terminal 2F (harness-side).
Measure the resistance between instrument cluster terminal 2A (harness-side) and ground.
Is the resistance less than 5 ohms between instrument cluster and GEM, and more than 10,000 ohms between instrument cluster and ground?
Yes
Go to the next step.
No
Repair or replace the wiring harness. Inspect the system for normal operation.
4
INSPECT FOR SHORT TO B+
Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
Measure the voltage at instrument cluster terminal 2A (harness-side).
Is there voltage?
Yes
Repair or replace the wiring harness. Inspect the system for normal operation.
No
Go to the next step.
5
INSPECT INSTRUMENT CLUSTER OPERATION
Disconnect all the instrument cluster connectors.
Inspection:
•  Corrosion
•  Terminal separation
Connect the instrument cluster connector and verify that its position is correct.
Operate the system and inspect for any malfunction.
Is any malfunction still present?
Yes
Replace the instrument cluster. Inspect the system for normal operation.
No
The system operates normally. The malfunction may result from loose connectors or corrosion. Clear the DTC. Repeat the self-test.