Incomplete Latch Cinch - No Pawl Transition - Chrysler Town and Country 2003 Owner's Manual

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POWER DOORS - SLIDING
Symptom:

INCOMPLETE LATCH CINCH - NO PAWL TRANSITION

When Monitored and Set Condition:
INCOMPLETE LATCH CINCH - NO PAWL TRANSITION
When Monitored: Whenever the power sliding door in operating.
Set Condition: The pawl switch was not detected as returning to ground during the
transition between secondary and primary cinch operation. NOTE: The door may not be
fully cinched during this condition. The door may cinch to primary but not be fully seated
and may pop off back to secondary.
DTC PRESENT
BINDING DOOR
GROUND WIRE OPEN
PAWL SWITCH SENSE WIRE OPEN
PAWL SWITCH SENSE WIRE SHORT TO GROUND
PAWL SWITCH
TEST
1
NOTE: This DTC will only set during the cinching operation after the 4
second time out. This may make it difficult to reproduce.
With the DRBIII , record and erase DTC's.
Turn the ignition off, wait 10 seconds, then turn the ignition on.
Operate the power sliding door several times if possible.
With the DRBIII , read ACTIVE DTCs.
Does the DRBIII display INCOMPLETE LATCH CINCH - NO PAWL TRANSI-
TION?
Yes → Go To 2
→ Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the
No
2
Examine the door for proper fit and alignment, loose/ hard or torn seals, worn teeth
on the rack and gear (lower drive unit) or anything that would cause an obstruction
to proper operation.
Manually operate the other sliding door or of a known good vehicle and notice the
effort needed to open and close.
Compare the effort needed on the disabled door.
Does it take more effort to operate the door than it should?
Yes → Refer to Service information for the related symptom(s).
→ Go To 3
No
POSSIBLE CAUSES
ACTION
wiring and connectors for an intermittent condition. Operate the
door several times and check for any binding or other obstruc-
tions.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
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APPLICABILITY
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