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Trunk / Liftgate Lock: Testing and Inspection








DOOR LOCK: BACK DOOR LOCK: INSPECTION

INSPECTION

1. INSPECT BACK DOOR LOCK ASSEMBLY (W/O CLOSER)





(a) Check operation of the door lock.
(1) Using a screwdriver, push the latch in order to put the back door lock in the locked condition (full-latch position).
(2) Connect the battery positive (+) lead to terminal 3 and the battery negative (-) lead to terminal 1. Then, check operation of the latch.
Standard:
The latch turns to the open-latch position
If operation is not as specified, replace the door lock assembly.
(b) Check the back door courtesy switch resistance.
(1) Check the resistance between the terminals of the courtesy switch.
Standard resistance:






If the result is not as specified, replace the door lock assembly.
2. INSPECT BACK DOOR LOCK ASSEMBLY (W/ CLOSER)





(a) Check operation of the door lock.
(1) Using a screwdriver, push the latch in order to put the back door lock in the locked condition (full-latch position).
(2) Connect the battery positive (+) lead to terminal 1 and the battery negative (-) lead to terminal 2.
Then, check operation of the latch.
Standard:
The latch turns to the open-latch position
(3) Inspect motor operation when battery voltage is applied to the terminals.
Standard:





HINT: If operation is not as specified, replace the door lock assembly.





(b) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard resistance (Courtesy switch):





HINT: If the result is not as specified, replace the door lock assembly.

(c) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard resistance (Back door latch switch):





HINT: If the result is not as specified, replace the door lock assembly.

(d) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard resistance (Position switch):





HINT: If the result is not as specified, replace the door lock assembly.

(e) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
(1) Full-latch:
Connect the battery positive (+) lead to connector terminal 7 and the negative (-) lead to connector terminal 5.
Standard resistance:





HINT: If the result is not as specified, replace the door lock assembly.