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Diagnostic Test

  1. DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) PRESENT 
    1. Using the scan tool, record DTCs and any liftgate inhibitors.
    2. Erase DTCs.
    3. Turn the ignition off, wait 10 seconds, then turn the ignition on.
    4. Operate the liftgate several times.
    5. Using the scan tool, read DTCs.

      Does the scan tool display B1888-POWER LIFTGATE PINCH SENSOR 1 CIRCUIT LOW?

      Yes 

      • Go to step  2

      No 

  2. LEFT PINCH SENSOR SHORTED 
    Fig 1: Checking Left Pinch Sensor Shorted
    GC0127191Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
    1. Disconnect the Left Liftgate Pinch Sensor harness connector
    2. Erase DTCs.
    3. Turn the ignition off, wait 10 seconds, then turn the ignition on.
    4. Using the scan tool, read DTCs.

      Does the scan tool display B1888-POWER LIFTGATE PINCH SENSOR 1 CIRCUIT LOW?

      Yes 

      • Go to step  3

      No 

  3. CHECK THE (Q75) LEFT PINCH SENSOR SIGNAL FOR A SHORT TO GROUND 
    Fig 2: Checking Left Pinch Sensor Signal For A Short To Ground
    GC0106550Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
    1. Turn the ignition off.
    2. Disconnect the Power Liftgate Module C2 harness connector.
    3. Measure the resistance between ground and the (Q75) Left Pinch Sensor Signal harness circuit.

      Is the resistance below 10, 000 Ohms?

      Yes 

      No