Chrysler PT Cruiser 2001 Service Manual Supplement page 1892

Symptom:
*OPEN DRIVER DOOR FAILS TO TRIP ALARM
DRIVER DOOR AJAR SWITCH STATUS INCORRECT
DRIVER DOOR AJAR SWITCH - OPEN
OPEN DRIVER DOOR AJAR SWITCH SENSE TO RKE MODULE
RKE MODULE - DRIVER DOOR AJAR OPEN
TEST
1 Open the Drivers door.
With the DRBIII select: THEFT ALARM - VTSS - INPUT/OUTPUT.
Read the DRV DOOR AJAR SW state.
Does the DRBIII Show: CLOSED?
→ Go To 2
No
Yes → Replace the RKE module (not responding to Driver Door Ajar).
2 Disconnect the Door Ajar Switch connector.
Connect a jumper wire between Driver Door Ajar Switch Sense circuit and ground.
With the DRBIII select: THEFT ALARM - VTSS - INPUT/OUTPUT.
Read the DRV DOOR AJAR SW state.
Does the DRBIII show: CLOSED?
Yes → Replace the Driver Door Ajar Switch.
→ Go To 3
No
3 Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the driver door ajar switch connector.
Disconnect the RKE Module connector.
Measure the resistance of the Driver Door Ajar Switch Sense circuit between the door
ajar switch connector and the RKE module connector.
Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?
Yes → Go To 4
→ Repair the open Driver Door Ajar Switch Sense wire.
No
4 If there are no possible causes remaining, view repair.
Repair
POSSIBLE CAUSES
ACTION
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
Replace the Remote Keyless Entry Module.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
VEHICLE THEFT/SECURITY
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APPLICABILITY
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