Pinpoint Tests

Pinpoint Test

PINPOINT TEST G1345648p1 : Single door will not open from the outside (but opens from the inside)

G1345648t1 : Check the exterior door release cable to exterior door handle is installed correctly
1 Remove the door trim panel as necessary. For additional information, refer to Front Door Trim Panel Service and Repair
For additional information, refer to Rear Door Trim Panel Rear Door Trim Panel
2 Check the exterior door release cable is correctly installed to the exterior door handle.
- Is the cable correctly installed?

->Yes
GO to Pinpoint Test G1345648t2.

->No
Connect the door release cable correctly. If the cable is damaged, install a new door release cable. Test the system for normal operation.

G1345648t2 : Check the exterior door handle release connection to the door latch
1 Is the exterior door handle release connection to the door latch installed correctly.
- Is the exterior door handle release cable installed correctly?

->Yes
GO to Pinpoint Test G1345648t3.

->No
Connect the door release cable correctly. If the cable is damaged, install a new door release cable. Test the system for normal operation.

G1345648t3 : Check the door latch for correct operation using the exterior door handle
1 With the door open, use a suitable screwdriver to latch the door latch and pull the exterior door handle to confirm door latch release.
- Does the door latch release?

->Yes
GO to Pinpoint Test G1345648t4.

->No
Install a new door latch as necessary. For additional information, refer to Front Door Latch Service and Repair
For additional information, refer to Rear Door Latch Service and Repair

G1345648t4 : Check full operation of the door after hard closing
1 Make sure that the door opens, closes, locks and unlocks as per normal operation after a hard door closing. Repeat this process 5 times.
- Does the door operate correctly?

->Yes
Test the system for normal operation.

->No
Install a new door latch as necessary. For additional information, refer to Front Door Latch Service and Repair
For additional information, refer to Rear Door Latch Service and Repair

PINPOINT TEST G1345648p2 : Single Door Will Not Open From The Inside (but opens from the outside)

G1345648t5 : Check the interior door release cable to interior door handle is installed correctly
1 Make sure the child lock is disengaged as necessary.
2 Remove the door trim panel as necessary. For additional information, refer to Front Door Trim Panel Service and Repair
For additional information, refer to Rear Door Trim Panel Rear Door Trim Panel
3 Check the interior door release cable is correctly installed to the interior door handle.
- Is the cable correctly installed?

->Yes
GO to Pinpoint Test G1345648t6.

->No
Connect the door release cable correctly. If the cable is damaged, install a new door release cable. Test the system for normal operation.

G1345648t6 : Check the interior door handle release connection to the door latch
1 Is the interior door handle release connection to the door latch installed correctly?
- Is the interior door handle release cable installed correctly?

->Yes
GO to Pinpoint Test G1345648t7.

->No
Connect the door release cable correctly. If the cable is damaged, install a new door release cable. Test the system for normal operation.

G1345648t7 : Check the door latch cable plastic retaining clip/housing for damage
1 Check the door latch cable plastic retaining clip/housing for damage.
- Is the door latch cable plastic retaining clip/housing for damaged?

->Yes
Install a new door latch as necessary. For additional information, refer to Front Door Latch Service and Repair
For additional information, refer to Rear Door Latch Service and Repair

->No
GO to Pinpoint Test G1345648t8.

G1345648t8 : Check the door latch for correct operation using the interior door handle
1 With the door open, use a suitable screwdriver to latch the door latch and pull the interior door handle to confirm door latch release.
- Does the door latch release?

->Yes
GO to Pinpoint Test G1345648t9.

->No
Install a new door latch as necessary. For additional information, refer to Front Door Latch Service and Repair
For additional information, refer to Rear Door Latch Service and Repair

G1345648t9 : Check full operation of the door after hard closing
1 Make sure that the door opens, closes, locks and unlocks as per normal operation after a hard door closing. Repeat this process 5 times.
- Does the door operate correctly?

->Yes
Test the system for normal operation.

->No
Install a new door latch as necessary. For additional information, refer to Front Door Latch Service and Repair
For additional information, refer to Rear Door Latch Service and Repair

PINPOINT TEST G1345648p3 : Single door will not lock

G1345648t10 : Check the locking tang operation of the interior door handle
1 Check if the door latch locks/unlocks by pushing/pulling the locking tang on the interior door handle.
- Does the door lock and unlock?

->Yes
GO to Pinpoint Test G1345648t11.

->No
GO to Pinpoint Test G1345648t14.

G1345648t11 : Check the door latch electrical connector is correctly installed
1 Make sure that the door latch electrical connector is installed correctly.
- Is the electrical connector installed correctly?

->Yes
GO to Pinpoint Test G1345648t12.

->No
Install the door latch electrical connector. Test the system for normal operation.

G1345648t12 : Check the door latch electrical connector terminals for damage
1 Disconnect the door latch electrical connector.
2 Check the door latch electrical connector and door latch terminals for damage or corrosion.
- Are the terminals damaged or corroded?

->Yes
Repair the electrical connector as necessary. Test the system for normal operation. If the terminals on the door latch are damaged, install a new door latch as necessary. For additional information, refer to Front Door Latch Service and Repair
For additional information, refer to Rear Door Latch Service and Repair

->No
GO to Pinpoint Test G1345648t13.

G1345648t13 : Check the voltage to the door latch
1 Check for voltage at the door latch electrical connector.
- Is the voltage greater than 10 volts?

->Yes
Install a new door latch as necessary.

->No
Repair the wiring harness. Test the system for normal operation. If the concern continues, install a new door latch as necessary. For additional information, refer to Front Door Latch Service and Repair
For additional information, refer to Rear Door Latch Service and Repair

G1345648t14 : Check the interior door handle release connection to the door latch
1 Is the interior door handle release cable to the door latch installed correctly?
- Is the interior door handle release cable installed correctly?

->Yes
GO to Pinpoint Test G1345648t15.

->No
Connect the door release cable correctly. If the cable is damaged, install a new door release cable. Test the system for normal operation.

G1345648t15 : Check the door latch cable plastic retaining clip/housing for damage
1 Check the door latch cable plastic retaining clip/housing for damage.
- Is the door latch cable plastic retaining clip/housing for damaged?

->Yes
Install a new door latch as necessary. For additional information, refer to Front Door Latch Service and Repair
For additional information, refer to Rear Door Latch Service and Repair

->No
GO to Pinpoint Test G1345648t16.

G1345648t16 : Check the door latch for correct operation using the interior door handle
1 With the door open, use a suitable screwdriver to latch the door latch and push the interior door handle tang to confirm door latch has locked.
- Does the door latch lock?

->Yes
GO to Pinpoint Test G1345648t17.

->No
Install a new door latch as necessary. For additional information, refer to Front Door Latch Service and Repair
For additional information, refer to Rear Door Latch Service and Repair

G1345648t17 : Check full operation of the door after hard closing
1 Make sure that the door opens, closes, locks and unlocks as per normal operation after a hard door closing. Repeat this process 5 times.
- Does the door operate correctly?

->Yes
Test the system for normal operation.

->No
Install a new door latch as necessary. For additional information, refer to Front Door Latch Service and Repair
For additional information, refer to Rear Door Latch Service and Repair

PINPOINT TEST G1345648p4 : Door ajar warning message illuminated on instrument cluster

G1345648t18 : Check the door latch electrical connector is correctly installed
1 Make sure that the door latch electrical connector is installed correctly.
- Is the electrical connector installed correctly?

->Yes
GO to Pinpoint Test G1345648t19.

->No
Install the door latch electrical connector. Test the system for normal operation.

G1345648t19 : Check the door latch electrical connector terminals for damage
1 Disconnect the door latch electrical connector.
2 Check the door latch electrical connector and door latch terminals for damage or corrosion.
- Are the terminals damaged or corroded?

->Yes
Repair the electrical connector as necessary. Test the system for normal operation. If the terminals on the door latch are damaged, install a new door latch as necessary. For additional information, refer to Front Door Latch Service and Repair
For additional information, refer to Rear Door Latch Service and Repair

->No
GO to Pinpoint Test G1345648t20.

G1345648t20 : Check full operation of the door after hard closing
1 Connect the door latch electrical connector.
2 Make sure that the door opens, closes, locks and unlocks as per normal operation after a hard door closing. Repeat this process 5 times.
- Does the door operate correctly?

->Yes
Test the system for normal operation.

->No
Install a new door latch as necessary. For additional information, refer to Front Door Latch Service and Repair
For additional information, refer to Rear Door Latch Service and Repair