Diagnostic Test

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) PRESENT
1. Using the scan tool, record and erase DTCs.
2. Turn the ignition off, wait 10 seconds, then turn the ignition on.
3. Operate the power liftgate several times if possible.
4. Using the scan tool, read DTCs.
5. If the B210E-BATTERY VOLTAGE HIGH DTC is present, repair that code before proceeding.
  Does the scan tool display B1981-POWER LIFTGATE LATCH CONTROL 1 CIRCUIT HIGH?
  
  Yes
  - Go to step 2
  No
  - Using the SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors for an intermittent condition. Operate the liftgate several times and check for any binding conditions in the latch assembly.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Front Control (FCM) - Standard Procedure .
LIFTGATE LATCH CIRCUIT OPEN

Fig 1: Checking Liftgate Latch Circuit Open
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1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the Power Liftgate Module C2 harness connector.
3. Measure the resistance between the (Q84) Liftgate Latch Cinch Driver circuit and the (Q85) Liftgate Latch Release Driver Circuit.
  Is the resistance approximately 4.0 Ohms?
  
  Yes
  - Go to step 3
  No
  - Go to step 4
POWER LIFTGATE MODULE

Fig 2: Checking Power Liftgate Module
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1. Turn the ignition on.
2. Measure the voltage of the (Q84) Liftgate Latch Cinch Driver circuit.
  Is there any voltage present?
  
  Yes
  - Go to step 4
  No
  - Replace the Power Liftgate Module in accordance with Service Information.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Front Control (FCM) - Standard Procedure .
(Q84) LIFTGATE LATCH CINCH DRIVER CIRCUIT SHORTED TO VOLTAGE

Fig 3: Checking Power Liftgate Module
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1. Disconnect the Power Liftgate Latch harness connector.
2. Measure the voltage of the (Q84) Liftgate Latch Cinch Driver circuit.
  Is there any voltage present?
  
  Yes
  - Repair the (Q84) Liftgate Latch Cinch Driver circuit for a short to voltage.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Front Control (FCM) - Standard Procedure .
  No
  - Go to step 5
(Q85) LIFTGATE LATCH RELEASE DRIVER CIRCUIT OPEN

Fig 4: Checking Liftgate Latch Release Driver Circuit Open
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1. Measure the resistance of the (Q85) Liftgate Latch Release Driver circuit between the Power Liftgate Module C2 harness connector and the Power Liftgate Latch harness connector.
  Is the resistance below 5.0 Ohms?
  
  Yes
  - Go to step 6
  No
  - Repair the (Q85) Liftgate Latch Release Driver circuit for an open.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Front Control (FCM) - Standard Procedure .
POWER LIFTGATE MODULE
1. With the scan tool under PLGM, monitor the PAWL SWITCH STATUS.
2. Using a screwdriver, click the latch to the first detent while observing the scan tool.
3. Unlatch the latch by pressing the handle switch and observe the scan tool for a change of state.
4. Repeat this step several times while moving the liftgate in different positions and wiggling the harness to check for an intermittent open circuit.
  Did the scan tool show the switch state changing correctly every time?
  
  Yes
  - Replace the Power Liftgate Latch in accordance with the Service Information.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Front Control (FCM) - Standard Procedure .
  No
  - Check the Power Liftgate Module and Power Liftgate Latch harness and connectors for damage, and repair as necessary. If the Power Liftgate Module and Power Liftgate Latch harness and connectors are 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 .