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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CAVALIER LS, 2.4 TREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 16 (POWER DOOR LOCK SYSTEM)DIAGNOSTIC TESTSDTC B2278: SWITCH INDICATOR/ILLUMINATION CIRCUIT (DRIVER'S DOOR)TESTING
2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 T
DTC B2278: Switch Indicator/Illumination Circuit (Driver's Door): 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 off. Disconnect left door switch connector. Turn ignition on. Turn headlight switch on. Using scan tool, clear all LDCM DTCs. Recheck for DTCs. If DTC resets, go to next step. If DTC does not reset, go to step 5 .
- Check for short to ground or short to voltage in Gray, Dark Blue (2 wires), Dark Blue/White and Light Blue wires between left door switch and LDCM. See appropriate wiring diagram in ILLUMINATION/INTERIOR LIGHTS article in WIRING DIAGRAMS. If circuits are okay, go to next step. If faulty circuit is found and repaired, go to step 6 .
- Replace LDCM. See DOOR CONTROL MODULE under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. After repairs, go to step 6 .
- Replace left door 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. 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.