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Test 41A - Left Rear Door Ajar Circuit

NOTE: For connector terminal identification and wiring diagrams, see BODY CONTROL COMPUTER  section in this article. Perform TEST VER-1  VERIFICATION TEST after each repair.
CAUTION: Always turn ignition off prior to disconnecting any module connector.
  1. Disconnect left rear door ajar switch connector. Check left rear door ajar switch connector ground strap for damage or corrosion. Repair ground strap as necessary. If ground strap is okay, go to next step.
  2. Connect jumper wire between left rear door ajar switch connector (Tan/Red wire) and chassis ground. Using scan tool, read door ajar switch status. If scan tool displays DOOR AJAR: CLOSED, replace left rear door ajar switch. If scan tool does not display DOOR AJAR: CLOSED, go to next step.
  3. Disconnect jumper wire. Gain access to Body Control Module (BCM). BCM is located behind right kick panel. Connect jumper wire between BCM Gray connector terminal No. 3 (Tan/Red wire) and chassis ground. Using scan tool, read door ajar switch status. If scan tool displays DOOR AJAR: CLOSED, repair open Tan/Red wire. If scan tool does not display DOOR AJAR: CLOSED, replace BCM.