Diagnostic Test

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) PRESENT
1. Using the scan tool, record DTCs.
2. Erase DTCs.
3. Turn the ignition off, wait 10 seconds, then turn the ignition on.
4. If possible, operate the liftgate several times.
5. Using the scan tool, read DTCs.
  Does the scan tool display B188D-POWER LIFTGATE CONTROL CIRCUIT 1 LOW?
  
  Yes
  - Go to step 2
  No
  - Using the SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors for an intermittent condition.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Front Control (FCM) - Standard Procedure .
(Q88) LIFTGATE OPEN DRIVER CIRCUIT SHORTED TO THE (Q89) LIFTGATE CLOSE DRIVER CIRCUIT

Fig 1: Checking Liftgate Open Driver Circuit Shorted To Liftgate Close Driver Circuit
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1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the Power Liftgate Module C1 harness connector.
3. Measure the resistance between the (Q88) Liftgate Open Driver circuit and the (Q89) Liftgate Close Driver circuit.
  Is the resistance below 3.0 Ohms (should be approximately 4.3 Ohms)?
  
  Yes
  - Go to step 3
  No
  - Go to step 4
POWER LIFTGATE DRIVE UNIT

Fig 2: Checking Power Liftgate Drive Unit
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1. Disconnect the Power Liftgate Drive Unit harness connector.
2. Measure the resistance between the (Q88) Liftgate Open Driver circuit and the (Q89) Liftgate Close Driver circuit.
  Is the resistance below 1, 000 Ohms?
  
  Yes
  - Repair the (Q88) Liftgate Open Driver circuit for a short to the (Q89) Liftgate Close Driver circuit.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Front Control (FCM) - Standard Procedure .
  No
  - Replace the Power Liftgate Drive Unit in accordance with the Service Information.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Front Control (FCM) - Standard Procedure .
(Q88) LIFTGATE OPEN DRIVER CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND

Fig 3: Checking Liftgate Open Driver Circuit Shorted To Ground
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1. Measure the resistance between ground and the (Q88) Liftgate Open Driver circuit.
  Is the resistance below 1, 000 Ohms?
  
  Yes
  - Repair the (Q88) Liftgate Open Driver circuit for a short to ground.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Front Control (FCM) - Standard Procedure .
  No
  - Go to step 5
CHECK THE (Q89) LIFTGATE CLOSE DRIVER FOR A SHORT TO GROUND

Fig 4: Checking Liftgate Close Driver For A Short To Ground
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1. Reconnect the Power Liftgate Module C1 harness connector.
2. Measure the resistance between ground and the (Q89) Liftgate Close Driver circuit.
  Is the resistance below 1, 000 Ohms?
  
  Yes
  - Replace the Power Liftgate Drive Unit in accordance with the Service Information.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Front Control (FCM) - Standard Procedure .
  No
  - Repair the (Q89) Liftgate Close Driver circuit for a short to ground. If the (Q89) Liftgate Close Driver circuit is OK, replace the Power Liftgate Module in accordance with the Service Information.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Front Control (FCM) - Standard Procedure .