Closer Motor Test

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Remove the sliding door sill trim (see SLIDING DOOR OPENING ), and the sliding door panel (see SLIDING DOOR PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Disconnect the 6P connector (A) from the CESS articulated harness connector B (6P) (B).

Fig 1: Identifying 6P Connector And CESS Articulated Harness Connector B (6P)
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Test the closer motor by connecting power and ground according to the table.

Fig 2: Closer Motor Terminal Continuity Chart
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If the motor does not run or fails to run smoothly, there is no continuity, repair an open or high resistance in the wire(s). If the wire harness is OK, go to step 5.
Remove the sliding door rear latch (see SLIDING DOOR REAR LATCH REPLACEMENT ).
Disconnect the 2P connector (A) from the closer motor assembly (B).

Fig 3: Identifying 2P Connector And Closer Motor Assembly
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Test the closer motor by connecting power and ground according to the table.

Fig 4: Closer Motor Terminal Continuity Chart
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If the motor does not operate, replace the sliding door rear latch (see SLIDING DOOR REAR LATCH REPLACEMENT ).
NOTE:
- Quickly disconnect the battery when the motor is running and has reached the limit position.
- After testing, with the sliding door in the fully closed position, momentarily run the motor in the forward rotation direction from the reverse rotation motor limit position.