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Diagnostic Test

  1. DTC PRESENT 
    NOTE: If there are any other Power Liftgate DTCs present, repair them before proceeding with this test.
    1. Ensure the liftgate is closed and with the scan tool, run the "Latch Home Position Test" before proceeding to ensure the latch is positioned correctly.
    2. With the scan tool, record and erase DTCs.
    3. Turn the ignition off, wait 10 seconds, then turn the ignition on.
    4. Operate the power liftgate several times if possible.
    5. With the scan tool, read ACTIVE DTCs.

      Does the scan tool display B1955-POWER LIFTGATE LATCH RELEASE OVERCURRENT?

      Yes 

      • Go to step  2

      No 

  2. BINDING LIFTGATE 
    1. Examine the liftgate for proper alignment, worn or binding hinges, weak liftgate prop assembly, loose/hard weatherstrip, and track assembly for wear or anything that would cause an obstruction to proper operation.
    2. If necessary manually operate the power liftgate on a known good vehicle and notice the effort needed to open and close for comparison.
    3. Especially notice the effort needed to unlatch and close the liftgate.

      Were there any mechanical problems found?

      Yes 

      No 

      • Go to step  3
  3. CHECK THE (Q84) LIFTGATE LATCH CINCH DRIVER CIRCUIT AND THE (Q85) LIFTGATE LATCH RELEASE DRIVER CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE 
    Fig 1: Checking Liftgate Latch Cinch/Release Driver Circuit For A Short To Voltage
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    1. Turn the ignition off.
    2. Disconnect the Power Liftgate Module C2 harness connector.
    3. Disconnect the Power Liftgate Latch harness connector.
    4. Turn the ignition on.
    5. Measure the voltage of the (Q84) Liftgate Latch Cinch Driver circuit and the (Q85) Liftgate Latch Release Driver circuit.

      Is there any voltage present?

      Yes 

      • Repair the (Q84) Liftgate Latch Cinch Driver circuit or the (Q85) Liftgate Latch Release Driver circuit for a short to voltage.

      No 

      • Go to step  4
  4. (Q76) LATCH SECONDARY POSITION SENSE CIRCUIT OPEN 
    Fig 2: Checking Latch Secondary Position Sense Circuit Open
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    1. Measure the resistance of the (Q76) Latch Secondary Position Sense circuit between the Power Liftgate Module C2 harness connector and the Power Liftgate Latch harness connector.

      Is the resistance below 2.0 ohms?

      Yes 

      • Go To step  5

      No 

  5. CHECK THE (Q901) LOGIC GROUND CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN 
    Fig 3: Checking Logic Ground Circuit For An Open Or High Resistance
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    1. Measure the resistance of the (Q901) Logic Ground circuit between the Power Liftgate Module C2 harness connector and the Power Liftgate Latch harness connector.

      Is the resistance below 2.0 ohms?

      Yes 

      • Go To step  6

      No 

  6. CHECK THE (G78) LIFTGATE AJAR SWITCH SENSE CHECK FOR OPEN 
    Fig 4: Checking Liftgate Ajar Switch Sense Circuit For An Open Or High Resistance
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    1. Measure the resistance of the (G78) Liftgate Ajar Switch Sense circuit between the Power Liftgate Module C2 harness connector and the Power Liftgate Latch harness connector.

      Is the resistance below 2.0 ohms?

      Yes 

      • Go to step  7

      No 

  7. CHECK THE (Q60) LIFTGATE PAWL SWITCH SENSE CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN 
    Fig 5: Checking Liftgate Pawl Switch Sense Circuit For An Open
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    1. Measure the resistance of the (Q60) Liftgate Pawl Switch Sense circuit between the Power Liftgate Module C2 harness connector and the Power Liftgate Latch harness connector.
    2. Wiggle the harness while observing the ohmmeter.

      Is the resistance below 2.0 ohms?

      Yes 

      No