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How to Enter Diagnostic Mode 3

Diagnostic Mode 3 tests the power sliding door unlatch actuator.

Enter Diagnostic Mode 3 by performing the following procedure:
1. Ensure that the PSD is in Diagnostic Mode 2. If not, refer to How to Enter Diagnostic Mode 2 within Power Sliding Door Diagnostic Information.
2. Press and hold the power sliding door open/close switch (the overhead console or the right B-pillar) for 4 seconds. The rear sliding door alarm will sound while holding the switch.
3. The rear sliding door alarm pauses, then sounds for 3.2 seconds 3 times indicating that the Diagnostic Mode 3 is active.
4. Release the power sliding door open/close switch after entering Diagnostic Mode 3.

In order to test the operation of the power sliding door unlatch actuator,perform the following procedure:
1. Ensure that the sliding door is closed (fully latched).
2. Ensure that the sliding door is unlocked and the child lock is disabled.
3. Press then release either power sliding door open/close switch (the overhead console or the right B-pillar).
The rear side door actuator control module performs the following actions when you press the open/close switch:
^ Energizes the power sliding door unlatch actuator.
^ Briefly sounds the rear sliding door alarm.
^ Unlatches the sliding door past the door ajar position.

Cycling (pressing and releasing) either the power sliding door open/close switch (the overhead console or the right B-pillar) again repeats the procedure as long as the right door lock switch plate plungers and pads remain in contact.

If you want to exit diagnostics after Diagnostic Mode 3 has been completed, refer to How to Exit Diagnostics within Power Sliding Door Diagnostic Information for the procedure. If you want to perform Diagnostic Mode 1, do not exit Diagnostic Mode 3; refer to How to Return to Diagnostic Mode 1 from Diagnostic Mode 3 within Power Sliding Door Diagnostic Information for the procedure.

How to Return to Diagnostic Mode 1 from Diagnostic Mode 3
Return to Diagnostic Mode 1 from Diagnostic Mode 3 by performing the following procedure:
1. Press and hold the power sliding door open/close switch (the overhead console or the right B-pillar) for 4 seconds.
2. Release the power sliding door open/close switch after entering Diagnostic Mode 1.

IMPORTANT: Exiting from diagnostics will erase all DTCs.