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Symptom:
PINCH SENSOR CIRCUIT OPEN
When Monitored and Set Condition:
PINCH SENSOR CIRCUIT OPEN
When Monitored: Whenever the Power Liftgate is operating.
Set Condition: The power liftgate module has detected the pinch sensor circuit voltage is
above 4.6 volts.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
DTC PRESENT
POWER LIFTGATE MODULE - PINCH SENSOR OPEN
RIGHT PINCH SENSOR SIGNAL WIRE OPEN
PINCH SENSOR GROUND OPEN
RIGHT PINCH SENSOR OPEN
LEFT PINCH SENSOR OPEN
RIGHT PINCH SENSOR SIGNAL WIRE OPEN
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 PINCH 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 Disconnect the Power Liftgate Module C2 connector.
Measure the resistance of the Pinch Sensor Signal circuit between the Pinch Sensor
Signal and the Ground circuit (cavity 20) in the C2 connector.
Is the resistance below 22000.0 ohms?All
No®Go To 3
Ye s®Replace the Power Liftgate Module.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
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TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
3 Remove the Liftgate trim panel.
Disconnect the Liftgate Right Pinch Sensor connector.
Disconnect the Liftgate Left Pinch Sensor connector.
Measure the resistance of the Right Pinch Sensor Signal circuit between the Liftgate
Left Pinch Sensor connector and the Liftgate Right Pinch Sensor connector.
Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?All
Ye s®Go To 4
No®Repair the Right Pinch Sensor Signal wire for an open.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
4 Remove the Power Liftgate Motor trim panel.
Remove the Liftgate trim panel.
Disconnect the Liftgate Right Pinch Sensor connector.
Disconnect the Power Liftgate Module C2 connector.
Measure the resistance of the Ground circuit between the Liftgate Right Pinch
Sensor connector and the PLG C2 connector.
Is the resistance below 20.0 ohms?All
Ye s®Go To 5
No®Repair the ground circuit for an open.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
5 Remove the Power Liftgate Motor trim panel.
Remove the Liftgate trim panel.
Disconnect the Power Liftgate Module C2 connector.
Disconnect the Liftgate Right Pinch Sensor connector.
Connect a jumper wire between the Right Pinch Sensor Signal circuit and the
Ground circuit in the Liftgate Right Pinch Sensor connector.
Measure the resistance of the Pinch Sensor Signal circuit between the Pinch Sensor
Signal and the Ground circuit (cav 20) in the C2 connector.
Is the resistance below 11000.0 ohms?All
Ye s®Replace the Right Pinch Sensor.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No®Go To 6
6 Remove the Power Liftgate Motor trim panel.
Remove the liftgate trim panel.
Disconnect the Power Liftgate Module C2 connector.
Disconnect the Liftgate Left Pinch Sensor connector.
Connect a jumper wire between the Pinch Sensor Signal circuit and the Right Pinch
Sensor Signal circuit in the Liftgate Left Pinch Sensor connector.
Measure the resistance of the Pinch Sensor Signal circuit between the Pinch Sensor
Signal and the Ground circuit (cav 20) in the C2 connector.
Is the resistance below 11000.0 ohms?All
Ye s®Replace the Left Pinch Sensor.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No®Go To 7
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PINCH SENSOR CIRCUIT OPEN ÐContinued
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TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
7 Remove the Power Liftgate Motor trim panel.
Remove the liftgate trim panel.
Disconnect the Power Liftgate Module C2 connector.
Disconnect the Liftgate Left Pinch Sensor connector.
Measure the resistance of the Pinch Sensor Signal circuit between the PLG C2
connector and the Liftgate Left Pinch Sensor connector.
Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?All
Ye s®Test Complete.
No®Repair the Pinch Sensor Signal wire for an open.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
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PINCH SENSOR CIRCUIT OPEN ÐContinued
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Symptom:
PINCH SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND
When Monitored and Set Condition:
PINCH SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND
When Monitored: Whenever the Power Liftgate is operating.
Set Condition: The power liftgate module has detected the pinch sensor circuit voltage is
shorted to ground.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
DTC PRESENT
PINCH SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND CIRCUIT
POWER LIFTGATE MODULE - SHORT TO GROUND
RIGHT PINCH SENSOR - SHORT TO GROUND
RIGHT PINCH SENSOR SIGNAL WIRE - SHORT TO GROUND
LEFT PINCH SENSOR - SHORT TO GROUND
RIGHT PINCH SENSOR SIGNAL WIRE SHORT TO GROUND
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 PINCH 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 Disconnect the Power Liftgate Module C2 connector.
Measure the resistance of the Pinch Sensor Signal circuit between the Pinch Sensor
Signal and the Ground circuits in the C2 connector.
Is the resistance below 20.0 ohms?All
Ye s®Repair the Pinch Sensor Signal circuit for a short to the Ground
circuit.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No®Go To 3
3 Disconnect the Power Liftgate Module C2 connector.
Measure the resistance between ground and the Pinch Sensor Signal circuit.
Is the resistance below 100.0 ohms?All
Ye s®Go To 4
No®Replace the Power Liftgate Module.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
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TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
4 Remove the Power Liftgate Motor trim panel.
Remove the Liftgate trim panel.
Disconnect the Power Liftgate Module C2 connector.
Disconnect the Right Pinch Sensor connector
Measure the resistance between ground and the Pinch Sensor Signal circuit.
Is the resistance below 100.0 ohms?All
Ye s®Go To 5
No®Replace the Right Pinch Sensor.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
5 Remove the Liftgate trim panel.
Disconnect the Right Pinch Sensor connector.
Disconnect the Left Pinch Sensor connector.
Measure the resistance between ground and the Right Pinch Sensor Signal circuit.
Is the resistance below 1000.0 ohms?All
Ye s®Repair the Right Pinch Sensor Signal wire for a short to ground.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No®Go To 6
6 Remove the Power Liftgate Motor trim panel.
Remove the liftgate trim panel.
Disconnect the Power Liftgate Module C2 connector.
Disconnect the Left Pinch Sensor connector
Measure the resistance between ground and the Pinch Sensor Signal circuit.
Is the resistance below 100.0 ohms?All
Ye s®Go To 7
No®Replace the Left Pinch Sensor.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
7 If there are no possible causes remaining, view repair. All
Repair
Repair the Pinch Sensor Signal wire for a short to ground.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
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PINCH SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND ÐContinued
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Symptom:
*POWER LIFTGATE INOPERATIVE
POSSIBLE CAUSES
DTC'S PRESENT
MODULE RESPONSE
INTERMITTENT PROBLEM
SYSTEM TESTS
TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
1 With the DRBIIItcheck for response from the Body Computer and the Power
Liftgate Modules
Is there response from both modules?All
Ye s®Go To 2
No®Refer to symptom list for problems related to COMMUNICA-
TION.
2 With the DRBIIIt, read DTCs in POWER LIFTGATE and BODY COMPUTER.
Are any Power Liftgate related codes present?All
Ye s®Refer to symptom list for problems related to POWER LIFT-
GATE.
No®Go To 3
3 This test will determine what inhibited the Power Liftgate from operating properly.
With the DRBIIIt, select POWER LIFTGATE, MISCELLANEOUS, LAST INHIBIT
MONITOR.
Does the DRBIIItdisplay any INHIBIT REASONS?All
Ye s®Check for any binding conditions or other restrictions that may
prevent proper operation. Using the wiring diagram/schematic as
a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors.
No®Go To 4
4 Ensure Liftgate is fully closed before proceeding.
With the DRBIIItselect SYSTEM TEST.
Perform the Open, Close, Latch Cinch, Latch Release and Relay tests.
Did any test fail?All
Ye s®Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the
wiring and connectors.
No®Test Complete.
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POWER DOORS - LIFTGATE
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Symptom:
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE SENSOR CIRCUIT OPEN
When Monitored and Set Condition:
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE SENSOR CIRCUIT OPEN
When Monitored: Anytime the Power Sliding Door Module is awake.
Set Condition: If the Power Sliding Door Modules internal thermistor becomes open, this
code will set.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
DTC PRESENT
POWER SLIDING DOOR MODULE
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 sliding door several times from stop to stop if possible.
With the DRBIIIt, read ACTIVE DTCs.
Does the DRBIIItdisplay AMBIENT TEMPERATURE SENSOR CIRCUIT HIGH?All
Ye s®Replace the Power Sliding Door Module.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No®No problem found at this time.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
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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: Anytime the Power Sliding Door Module is awake.
Set Condition: If the Power Sliding Door Modules internal thermistor is shorted, this
code will set.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
DTC PRESENT
POWER SLIDING DOOR MODULE
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 sliding door several times from stop to stop if possible.
With the DRBIIIt, read ACTIVE DTCs.
Does the DRBIIItdisplay AMBIENT TEMPERATURE SENSOR CIRCUIT LOW?All
Ye s®Replace the Power Sliding Door Module.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No®No problem found at this time.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
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POWER DOORS - SLIDING