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Pinpoint Test L: The Smart Unlock Does Not Operate Correctly




Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems

Pinpoint Tests

Pinpoint Test L: The Smart Unlock Does Not Operate Correctly

Normal Operation

The Generic Electronic Module (GEM) automatically unlocks all the doors after the doors are locked with a door lock lever or a key in the door lock cylinder and one of the front or cargo doors is ajar.

This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following:

- Door ajar switch input
- GEM



PINPOINT TEST L: THE SMART UNLOCK DOES NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY

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L1 CHECK THE DOOR LOCK OPERATION


- Check the operation of the door locks from the driver door lock lever.
- Do all the doors lock and unlock?

Yes
GO to L2.

No
GO to Symptom Chart - Electrical. Symptom Related Diagnostic Procedures

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L2 CHECK THE COURTESY LAMP OPERATION


- Open and close both front and rear cargo doors while checking the courtesy lamp operation.
- Do the courtesy lamps operate correctly?

Yes
GO to L3.

No
REFER to Lighting and Horns.

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L3 CHECK FOR CORRECT GEM OPERATION


- Disconnect all the GEM connectors.
- Check for:
- corrosion
- damaged pins
- pushed-out pins
- Connect all the GEM connectors and make sure they seat correctly.
- Operate the system and verify the concern is still present.
- Is the concern still present?

Yes
INSTALL a new GEM. REFER to Body Control Systems. TEST the system for normal operation.

No
The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by a loose or corroded connector.

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