Safety Warning
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DTC B2041: Left Power Slide Motor Pulse (SLSE1/SLSE2) Error
- Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), and then back to ON (II).
- Turn the power sliding door main switch OFF, then close the left power sliding door from the fully-opened position.
- Turn the power sliding door main switch ON.
- Open the left power sliding door with the left power sliding door switch.
- Clear the DTCs with the HDS.
- Check for DTCs with the HDS.
Is DTC B2041 indicated?
YES - Go to step 7.
NO - Intermittent failure, the power sliding door system is OK at this time. Check for loose or poor connections at the left power sliding door control unit connector, and at the left power slide motor connectors.
- Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
- Disconnect left power sliding door control unit connector A (22P).
- Disconnect left power slide motor connector B (6P).
- Check for continuity between left power sliding door control unit connector A (22P) No. 8 and No. 16 terminals.Fig 1: Identifying Continuity Between Left Power Sliding Door Control Unit Connector A (22P) No. 8 And No. 16 Terminals
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Is there continuity?
YES - Repair short to ground in the wire.
NO - Go to step 11.
- At the motor side, check for continuity between left power slide motor connector B (6P) No. 4 and No. 5 terminals.Fig 2: Identifying Continuity Between Left Power Slide Motor Connector B (6P) No. 4 And No. 5 Terminals
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Is there continuity?
YES - Replace the left power slide motor assembly.
NO - Replace the left power sliding door control unit.
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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.