Automatic (Rolling) Door Locks Inoperative

1999 Dodge and Ram Dakota SLT, 2D Pickup, 3.9 X, 4WD, StandardSECTION Automatic (Rolling) Door Locks Inoperative
NOTE: For connector terminal identification and wiring diagrams, see BODY CONTROL COMPUTER - INTRODUCTION article. Perform VERIFICATION TEST VER-1AΒ  after each repair.
  1. Using scan tool select SYSTEM MONITORS, then CCD BUS TEST. If scan tool displays BUS OPERATIONAL, go to next step. If scan tool does not display BUS OPERATIONAL, go to appropriate VEHICLE COMMUNICATIONS article.
  2. Using scan tool select BODY COMPUTER. If scan tool displays NO RESPONSE, go to appropriate VEHICLE COMMUNICATIONS article. If scan tool displays NO RESPONSE, go to next step.
  3. This test is only for vehicles equipped with speed sensitive door locks. With doors closed and unlocked drive vehicle faster than 15 MPH. If doors lock, system is currently functioning properly. If doors do not lock, using scan tool select ROLLING LOCKS. Retest system.
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