TEST
ACTION
APPLICABILITY
3
Disconnect the Power Liftgate C2 connector.
Disconnect the Liftgate Cinch/Release Motor connector.
Measure the resistance of the Ground wire between the PLG C2 connector (cavity 20)
and the Liftgate Cinch/Release Motor connector (cavity 1).
Wiggle the harness while observing the ohmmeter.
Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?
All
Yes
→ Go To 4
No
→ Repair the Ground wire for an open.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
4
Disconnect the Power Liftgate Module C2 connector.
Disconnect the Liftgate Cinch/Release Motor connector.
Measure the resistance of the Liftgate Pawl Switch Sense wire between the PLG C2
connector and the Liftgate Cinch/Release Motor connector.
Wiggle the harness while observing the ohmmeter.
Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?
All
Yes
→ Go To 5
No
→ Repair the Liftgate Pawl Switch Sense wire for an open.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
5
Disconnect the Power Liftgate Module C2 connector.
Disconnect the Liftgate Cinch/Release Motor connector.
Measure the resistance between ground and the Liftgate Pawl Switch Sense circuit.
Wiggle the harness while observing the ohmmeter.
Is the resistance below 1000.0 ohms?
All
Yes
→ Repair the Liftgate Pawl Switch Sense wire for a short to ground.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No
→ Go To 6
6
If there are no possible causes remaining, view repair.
All
Repair
Replace the Pawl Switch (latch assembly).
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
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POWER DOORS - LIFTGATE
INCOMPLETE LATCH CINCH - NO PAWL TRANSITION —
Continued