Can i check Door ajar light

[JTQUAD]

Im pretty new to using the solus and I'm wondering if i can determine which door is triggering the door ajar light with my scanner. Is there a function to test this and if so how can I access it? This scanner can do so many things its def. is going to take some getting used to. Thanks for the help - JT

[Skip]

Sometimes, as it depends on the car and the tool. Your best bet is to look at a schematic for the dome light and door switches to see which, if any, module is involved. Then check to see if the scanner is able to communicate with it.

[JTQUAD]

Sometimes, as it depends on the car and the tool. Your best bet is to look at a schematic for the dome light and door switches to see which, if any, module is involved. Then check to see if the scanner is able to communicate with it.

Like i said im really new to this so maybe you can help me figure this out a bit. I have a solus pro and Im trying to test a 2001 Ford Taurus. Thanks Skip - JT

[fueltrim01]

It should be in the GEM module, look at the pids for the doors.

[TurboJim]

Not GEM, in my experience its in Hybrid cluster or Anti-Theft on Fords.

[fueltrim01]

Mitchell 1 showes ajar switches going to GEM module.

[USpMD]

Mitchell 1 showes ajar switches going to GEM module.

Your both right depending on year make and modle, in this case GEM is the correct answer, other vehicles would be in HEC or VSM, JTQUAD take some penatrent spray like WD-40, liberly spray all latch assemblys, then open and close doors multible times, in most cases its a sticking ajar switch due to dirt intrusion, in some cased the pin switch is broken, PID data will lead you to which one is open

[Crusty]

Your both right depending on year make and modle, in this case GEM is the correct answer, other vehicles would be in HEC or VSM, JTQUAD take some penatrent spray like WD-40, liberly spray all latch assemblys, then open and close doors multible times, in most cases its a sticking ajar switch due to dirt intrusion, in some cased the pin switch is broken, PID data will lead you to which one is open

Agreed. Depends on which module the manufacturer is using (if any), and then I also would look for "Pid Data".
That then depends on whether ALL the pids the module is capable of displaying are included in the scan tool and they aren't "MISSING"-!!!!! LOL
Sometimes what may initially appear as a simple or superfluous pid, possibly culled out or not included in the scan tool, makes for a difficult repair, where, if it was included in the datastream, the repair becomes simple and easy.

[gmbadgley]

I must be OLD school, a $3500 scanner to trouble shoot a dome light switch?
Fords are notorious for sticking switches, $3500 vs a $3 can of WD40, I think I'm missing something.