For 1990-2009 cars

Step | Action | Value(s) | Yes | No
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DEFINITION: DOOR AJAR message is inoperative from one or more doors.
1 | Did you review the operation and perform the necessary inspections? | -- | Go to Step 2 | Go to Symptoms
2 | Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF. During bulb check did the IP message display display the battery indicator? | -- | Go to Step 3 | Go to Step 4
3 | Is the DOOR AJAR message inoperative from one door only? | -- | Go to Step 5 | Go to Step 6
4 | Replace the IPC. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gauges, and Console. Important: Perform the set up procedure for the IP. Did you complete the replacement and the set up procedure? | -- | Go to Step 10 | --
5 | Test the signal circuit of the suspect door ajar switch for a high resistance or an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 10 | Go to Step 7
6 | Repair the poor connection or open in the signal circuit of the door ajar switch. Refer to Wiring Repairs or Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems. Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Step 10 | --
7 | Test the ground circuit of the suspect door ajar switch for a high resistance or an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 10 | Go to Step 8
8 | Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the suspect door ajar indicator switch/door jamb switch. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 10 | Go to Step 9
9 | Replace the suspect door lock ajar indicator switch or door jamb switch. Refer to Front Side Door Lock Replacement or Sliding Door Rear Lock Replacement . Did you complete the replacement? | -- | Go to Step 10 | --
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1. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
2. Open each of the vehicle doors one at a time. (Only one door is open at a time.)
3. Observe the instrument cluster.

Does the IP display the DOOR AJAR message for each door?

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System OK

Go to Step 2