2007 Compass Patriot MK Factory Service Manual 8 - ELECTRICAL

*DRIVER DOOR FAILS TO LOCK AND UNLOCK





For a complete wiring diagram Refer to Section 8W.



Possible Causes
 
DTC's PRESENT
 
(P238) DRIVER DOOR UNLOCK DRIVER WIRE OPEN
 
(P33) DOOR LOCK DRIVER WIRE OPEN
 
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
 
DRIVER DOOR LATCH
 


Theory of Operation


This test does not cover a secondary latch problem on a right hand drive vehicle.



Diagnostic Test

1. TEST FOR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES

Turn the ignition on.
With the scan tool, record and erase DTC's
Operate the Driver Door Lock Switch in all positions several times.
Cycle the ignition from on to off and wait for five seconds.
Turn the ignition on.
With the scan tool, read the active DTC's.

Does the scan tool display any Power Door Lock related DTC's?

No


Yes

2. CHECK DOOR LOCK MOTOR CIRCUIT



Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the Driver Door Latch connector.
Connect a 12–volt test light between the (P33) Door Lock Driver and the (P238) Driver Door Unlock Driver circuits in the latch connector.
Remove the key from the ignition switch.
Close the driver door or trip the latch to the door closed position
Operate the door locks several times in the lock and unlock positions from the door lock switch and observe the test light.

Does the test light illuminate brightly when the locks are actuated in both directions?

Yes


No

3. (P238) DRIVER DOOR UNLOCK DRIVER CIRCUIT OPEN



Using a 12-volt test light connected to ground, check the (P238) Driver Door Unlock Driver circuit.
Close the driver door or trip the latch to the door closed position
With the scan tool, actuate the Driver Door Unlock Relay.

Does the test light illuminate brightly when the driver door unlock is actuated?

Yes


No

4. (P33) DOOR LOCK DRIVER WIRE OPEN



Using a 12-volt test light connected to ground, check the (P33) Door Lock Driver circuit.
Close the driver door or trip the latch to the door closed position
With the scan tool, actuate the Door Lock Relay.

Does the test light illuminate brightly when the door lock is actuated?

Yes


No

5. (P238) DRIVER DOOR UNLOCK DRIVER WIRE OPEN



Disconnect the Cluster C1 connector.
Measure the resistance of the (P238) Driver Door Unlock Driver wire between the Cluster C1 connector and the Driver Door Latch connector.

Is the resistance below 2.0 ohms?

Yes


No