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Symptom:
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE SENSOR CIRCUIT OPEN
When Monitored and Set Condition:
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE SENSOR CIRCUIT OPEN
When Monitored: Whenever the Power Liftgate Module is awake.
Set Condition: If the module senses a resistance above 382K ohms on the Liftgate
Temperature Sensor Signal circuit, this code will set. The normal range for the sensor is
1.2K to 382K ohms. At room temperature (68É F) the resistance will be between 11.2 K and
13.5K ohms.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
DTC PRESENT
POWER LIFTGATE MODULE - TEMPERATURE SENSE OPEN
LIFTGATE TEMPERATURE SENSOR SIGNAL WIRE OPEN
GROUND WIRE OPEN
LIFTGATE TEMPERATURE SENSOR
TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
1 With the DRBIIIt, record and erase DTC's.
Turn the ignition off, wait 10 seconds, then turn the ignition on.
Operate the liftgate several times.
With the DRBIIIt, read DTCs.
Does the DRBIIItdisplay AMBIENT TEMPERATURE SENSOR CIRCUIT OPEN?All
Ye s®Go To 2
No®Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the
wiring and connectors for an intermittent condition.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
2 Remove the power liftgate motor trim panel.
Disconnect the Power Liftgate Module C2 connector.
Measure the resistance of the liftgate Temperature Sensor Signal circuit to the
Ground circuit (cavity 20) in the PLG C2 connector.
Is the resistance between 1.2k and 382K ohms?All
Ye s®Replace the Power Liftgate Module.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No®Go To 3
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TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
3 Remove the power liftgate motor trim panel.
Disconnect the Power Liftgate Module C2 connector.
Disconnect the License Lamp (light bar) connector.
Measure the resistance of the liftgate Temperature Sensor Signal circuit between the
License Lamp connector and the PLG C2 connector.
Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?All
Ye s®Go To 4
No®Repair the Liftgate Temperature Sensor Signal circuit for an
open.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
4 Remove the power liftgate motor trim panel.
Disconnect the Power Liftgate Module C2 connector.
Disconnect the License Lamp (light bar) connector.
Measure the resistance of the Ground circuit between the PLG C2 connector (cavity
20) and the License Lamp connector (cavity 8).
Is the resistance below 5.0 ohmsAll
Ye s®Go To 5
No®Repair the Liftgate Temperature Sensor Ground wire for an open.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
5 If there are no possible causes remaining, view repair. All
Repair
Replace the Liftgate Temperature Sensor (light bar).
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
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AMBIENT TEMPERATURE SENSOR CIRCUIT OPEN ÐContinued
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Symptom:
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE SENSOR CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND
When Monitored and Set Condition:
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE SENSOR CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND
When Monitored: Whenever the Power Liftgate Module is awake.
Set Condition: If the module senses a resistance below 1000 ohms on the Liftgate
Temperature Sensor Signal circuit, this code will set. The normal range for the sensor is
1.2K to 382K ohms. At room temperature (68É F) the resistance will be between 11.2 K and
13.5K ohms.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
DTC PRESENT
LIFTGATE TEMPERATURE SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND.
POWER LIFTGATE MODULE - TEMP SENSE SHORT TO GROUND
LIFTGATE TEMPERATURE SENSOR SIGNAL WIRE SHORT TO GROUND WIRE
LIFTGATE TEMPERATURE SENSOR
TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
1 With the DRBIIIt, record and erase DTC's.
Turn the ignition off, wait 10 seconds, then turn the ignition on.
Operate the liftgate several times.
With the DRBIIIt, read DTCs.
Does the DRBIIItdisplay AMBIENT TEMPERATURE SENSOR CIRCUIT SHORT
TO GROUND?All
Ye s®Go To 2
No®Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the
wiring and connectors for an intermittent condition.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
2 Remove the power liftgate motor trim panel.
Disconnect the Power Liftgate Module C2 connector.
Measure the resistance between ground and the liftgate Temperature Sensor Signal
circuit.
Is the resistance below 5000.0 ohms?All
Ye s®Repair the Liftgate Temperature Sensor Signal circuit for a short
to ground.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No®Go To 3
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POWER DOORS - LIFTGATE
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TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
3 Remove the power liftgate motor trim panel.
Disconnect the Power Liftgate Module C2 connector.
Measure the resistance of the liftgate Temperature Sensor Signal circuit to the
Ground circuit (cavity 20) in the PLG C2 connector.
Is the resistance below 1000.0 ohms?All
Ye s®Go To 4
No®Replace the Power Liftgate Module.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
4 Remove the power liftgate motor trim panel.
Disconnect the Power Liftgate Module C2 connector.
Disconnect the License Lamp (light bar) connector.
Measure the resistance of the liftgate Temperature Sensor Signal circuit to the
Ground circuit (cavity 20) in the PLG C2 connector.
Is the resistance below 1000.0 ohmsAll
Ye s®Repair the Liftgate Temperature Sensor Signal wire for a short to
the Ground wire.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No®Replace the Liftgate Temperature Sensor (light bar).
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
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AMBIENT TEMPERATURE SENSOR CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND Ð
Continued
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Symptom:
CONTROL MODULE FAILURE - INTERNAL FAILURE
When Monitored and Set Condition:
CONTROL MODULE FAILURE - INTERNAL FAILURE
When Monitored: Anytime the module is awake.
Set Condition: Whenever the module senses an internal failure (EEPROM, ROM, ADC)
this code will set. The module must be replaced.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
POWER LIFTGATE MODULE - INTERNAL FAILURE
TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
1 View repair.All
Repair
Replace the Power Liftgate Module.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
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Symptom:
INCOMPLETE LATCH CINCH - NO CURRENT
When Monitored and Set Condition:
INCOMPLETE LATCH CINCH - NO CURRENT
When Monitored: During the liftgate closing operation.
Set Condition: The cinch operation has not completed in 4 seconds and the current did
not build up to the stall level.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
DTC PRESENT
BINDING LIFTGATE
CLUTCH GROUND OPEN
LIFTGATE LATCH CLUTCH DRIVER WIRE OPEN
LIFTGATE LATCH RELEASE DRIVER WIRE OPEN
LIFTGATE LATCH CINCH DRIVER WIRE OPEN
LATCH ASSEMBLY
TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
1 With the DRBIIIt, record and erase DTC's.
Turn the ignition off, wait 10 seconds, then turn the ignition on.
Operate the power liftgate several times if possible.
With the DRBIIIt, read ACTIVE DTCs.
Does the DRBIIItdisplay INCOMPLETE LATCH CINCH - NO CURRENT?All
Ye s®Go To 2
No®Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the
wiring and connectors for an intermittent condition. Operate the
door several times and check for any binding or other obstruc-
tions.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
2 Examine the liftgate for proper fit and alignment, lose/hard or torn seals, latch
striker or anything that would cause an obstruction to proper operation.
Manually operate the liftgate of a known good vehicle and notice the effort needed to
open and close.
Compare the effort needed on the disabled liftgate.
Does it take more effort to operate the liftgate than it should?All
Ye s®Refer to Service information for the related symptom(s).
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No®Go To 3
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POWER DOORS - LIFTGATE
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TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
3 Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the Liftgate Cinch/Release Motor connector.
Using a 12-volt test light connected to 12-volts, check the Ground circuit (cavity 4).
Wiggle the harness and check for an intermittent open condition.
Does the test light illuminate brightly?All
Ye s®Go To 4
No®Repair the Clutch Ground wire for an open.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
4 Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the Power Liftgate Module C2 connector.
Disconnect the Liftgate Cinch/Release Motor connector.
Measure the resistance of the Liftgate Latch Release Driver circuit between the
Power Liftgate Control Module C2 connector and the Liftgate Cinch/Release Motor
connector.
Wiggle the harness and check for an intermittent open condition.
Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?All
Ye s®Go To 5
No®Repair the Liftgate Latch Release Driver wire for an open.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
5 Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the Power Liftgate Module C1 connector.
Disconnect the Liftgate Cinch/Release Motor connector.
Measure the resistance of the Liftgate Latch Clutch Driver circuit between the
Sliding Door Control Module C1 connector and the Cinch/Release Motor connector.
Wiggle the harness and check for an intermittent open condition.
Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?All
Ye s®Go To 6
No®Repair the Liftgate Latch Clutch Driver wire for an open.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
6 Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the Power Liftgate Module C2 connector.
Disconnect the Liftgate Cinch/Release Motor connector.
Measure the resistance of the Liftgate Latch Cinch Driver circuit between the PLG
C2 connector to the Liftgate Cinch/Release Motor connector.
Wiggle the harness and check for an intermittent open condition.
Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?All
Ye s®Go To 7
No®Repair the Liftgate Latch Cinch Driver wire for an open.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
7 If there are no possible causes remaining, view repair. All
Repair
Replace the Latch Assembly.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
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INCOMPLETE LATCH CINCH - NO CURRENT ÐContinued
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Symptom:
INCOMPLETE LATCH CINCH - NO PAWL TRANSITION
When Monitored and Set Condition:
INCOMPLETE LATCH CINCH - NO PAWL TRANSITION
When Monitored: Whenever the power liftgate in performing a cinching operation.
Set Condition: The pawl switch was not detected as returning to ground during the
transition between secondary and primary cinch operation. NOTE: The liftgate may not be
fully cinched during this condition. The liftgate may cinch to primary but not be fully
seated and may pop off back to secondary.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
DTC PRESENT
BINDING LIFTGATE
GROUND WIRE OPEN
LIFTGATE PAWL SWITCH SENSE WIRE OPEN
LIFTGATE PAWL SWITCH SENSE WIRE SHORT TO GROUND
PAWL SWITCH
TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
1NOTE: This DTC will only set after the cinching operation. This may make
it difficult to reproduce.
With the DRBIIIt, record and erase DTC's.
Turn the ignition off, wait 10 seconds, then turn the ignition on.
Operate the power liftgate several times if possible.
With the DRBIIIt, read ACTIVE DTCs.
Does the DRBIIItdisplay INCOMPLETE LATCH CINCH - NO PAWL TRANSI-
TION?All
Ye s®Go To 2
No®Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the
wiring and connectors for an intermittent condition. Operate the
door several times and check for any binding or other obstruc-
tions.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
2 Examine the liftgate for proper fit and alignment, lose/hard or torn seals, misaligned
latch striker or anything that would cause an obstruction to proper operation.
Manually operate the liftgate of a known good vehicle and notice the effort needed to
open and close.
Compare the effort needed on the disabled liftgate.
Does it take more effort to operate the liftgate than it should?All
Ye s®Refer to Service information for the related symptom(s).
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No®Go To 3
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POWER DOORS - LIFTGATE