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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CAVALIER LS, 2.4 TREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 16 (POWER DOOR LOCK SYSTEM)DIAGNOSTIC TESTSDTC B2236: LEFT DOOR LOCK SWITCH FAULTTESTING
2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 T
DTC B2236: Left Door Lock Switch Fault: Testing
2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 TSECTION Testing
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- If power door systems diagnostic system check has been performed, go to next step. If power door systems diagnostic system check has not been performed, go to POWER DOOR SYSTEMS DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK .
- Turn ignition on. Using scan tool, monitor LDCM data list. Display DOOR LOCK SWITCH status. If scan tool indicates DOOR LOCK SWITCH status as INACTIVE, go to next step. If scan tool does not indicate DOOR LOCK SWITCH status as INACTIVE, go to step 4 .
- Activate door lock/unlock switch to LOCK. Monitor scan tool. If DOOR LOCK SWITCH status does not change when switch is pressed, go to next step. If DOOR LOCK SWITCH status changes when switch is pressed, go to DIAGNOSTIC AIDS .
- Turn ignition off. Remove door panel. Disconnect left door lock/unlock switch connector. If scan tool does not indicate DOOR LOCK SWITCH status as INACTIVE, go to next step. If scan tool indicates DOOR LOCK SWITCH status as INACTIVE, go to step 7 .
- Check for short to ground in Red/Black wire between LDCM connector C4 terminal No. 14 and left door lock/unlock switch. See Figure . If circuit is okay, go to next step. If faulty circuit is found and repaired, go to step 10 .
- Check for intermittent connections at LDCM. If connections are okay, go to step 8 . If faulty connections are found and repaired, go to step 10 .
- Check for intermittent connections at left door lock/unlock switch. If connections are okay, go to next step. If faulty connections are found and repaired, go to step 10 .
- Replace LDCM. See DOOR CONTROL MODULE under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. After repairs, go to step 10 .
- Replace left door lock/unlock switch. See DOOR LOCK/UNLOCK SWITCH under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. After repairs, go to next step.
- Turn ignition off. Reconnect all disconnected components and connectors. Turn ignition on. Clear DTCs. See CLEARING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES under SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM. Recheck system operation. Recheck for DTCs. If DTC resets, go to step 2 . If DTC does not reset, repair is complete.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.