Door Lock Switch Failure

2000 Dodge and Ram Pickup R1500, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 5.2 Y, RWD, AutomaticSECTION Door Lock Switch Failure
  1. Clear trouble codes as needed. Using scan tool, select BODY, BODY COMPUTER, VTSS and INPUTS/OUTPUTS. Read door lock switch status. If scan tool does not display RELEASED, go to next step. If scan tool displays RELEASED, system is currently functioning properly.
  2. Disconnect left door lock switch connector. If scan tool does not display RELEASED, go to next step. If scan tool displays RELEASED, replace left door lock switch.
  3. Disconnect right door lock switch connector. If scan tool does not display RELEASED, go to next step. If scan tool displays RELEASED, replace right door lock switch.
  4. Locate Central Timer Module (CTM). CTM is located to right side of steering column, behind knee bolster. Disconnect CTM 18-pin connector C2. Using an external voltmeter, measure voltage between ground and CTM 18-pin connector C2 terminal No. 13 (Pink/Dark Green wire). If voltage is more than 1.5 volts, repair short to voltage in Pink/Dark Green wire between CTM and door lock switch. If voltage is 1.5 volts or less, replace CTM.
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