Open Driver Door Fails To Trip Alarm - Dodge Neon 2001 Service Manual

VEHICLE THEFT/SECURITY
Symptom:

*OPEN DRIVER DOOR FAILS TO TRIP ALARM

DRIVER DOOR AJAR SWITCH
DRIVER DOOR AJAR SWITCH GROUND CIRCUIT OPEN
DRIVER DOOR AJAR SWITCH SENSE CIRCUIT OPEN
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY MODULE
TEST
1 Disconnect the Driver Door Ajar switch connector.
Using a 12-volt Test Light connected to 12-volts, test the Ground circuit for
continuity.
Does the light illuminate?
Yes → Go To 2
→ Repair the Driver Door Ajar Switch Ground circuit for an open.
No
2 Disconnect the Driver Door Lock Motor/Ajar Switch connector.
Connect a jumper wire between the Door Ajar Switch Sense circuit and ground.
With the DRBIII select: THEFT ALARM, VTSS, INPUT/OUTPUT.
With the DRBIII , read the DRV DOOR AJAR SW state.
Does the DRBIII show: CLOSED?
Yes → Replace the Driver Door Lock Motor/Ajar Switch.
→ Go To 3
No
3 Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the Driver Door Lock Motor/Ajar Switch connector.
Disconnect the RKE Module connector.
Measure the resistance of the Door Ajar Switch Sense circuit between the door ajar
switch connector and the RKE module connector.
Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?
Yes → Replace the Remote Keyless Entry Module.
→ Repair the Door Ajar Switch Sense circuit for an open.
No
POSSIBLE CAUSES
ACTION
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
Perform VTSS VERIFICATION TEST - 1A.
Perform VTSS VERIFICATION TEST - 1A.
Perform VTSS VERIFICATION TEST - 1A.
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APPLICABILITY
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