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Circuit/System Verification

  1. Ignition ON.
  2. Verify the scan tool Liftgate Front Control Switch parameter changes between Inactive and Active when pressing the S45B Liftgate Control Switch-Interior.
    • If the parameter does not change 

      Refer to Circuit/System Testing - Test 1

    • Go to next step: If the parameter changes 
  3. Verify the scan tool Liftgate Mode Switch is between 125 counts and 350 counts and changes while rotating the S45B Liftgate Control Switch-Interior.
    • If not between 125 counts and 350 counts or does not change 

      Refer to Circuit/System Testing - Test 2

    • Go to next step: If between 125 counts and 350 counts and changes 
  4. Verify the scan tool Liftgate Handle Switch parameter changes between Active and Inactive when pressing the S46B Liftgate Unlatch Switch.
    • If the parameter does not change 

      Refer to Circuit/System Testing - Test 3

    • Go to next step: If the parameter changes 
  5. Verify the scan tool Liftgate Latch Pawl Switch, Liftgate Latch Ratchet Switch and Liftgate Latch Sector Switch parameters are as listed below:
    • Liftgate Latch Pawl Switch parameter Close
    • Liftgate Latch Ratchet Switch parameter Close
    • Liftgate Latch Sector Switch parameter Inactive
    • If any of the parameters are not as listed 

      Refer to Circuit/System Testing - Test 4

    • Go to next step: If the parameters are as listed 
  6. Verify the scan tool Body Control Module Rear Closure Ajar Switch parameter is Inactive.
    • If the parameter is not Inactive 

      Refer to Circuit/System Testing - Test 4

    • Go to next step: If the parameter is Inactive 
  7. Verify the A23C Liftgate Latch Assembly will release the liftgate from the closed position when pressing the S46B Liftgate Unlatch Switch.
    • Go to next step: If the A23C Liftgate Latch Assembly will release the liftgate 
  8. Liftgate Open
  9. Verify the scan tool Liftgate Latch Pawl Switch and Liftgate Latch Ratchet Switch parameters are as listed below:
    • Liftgate Latch Pawl Switch parameter Open
    • Liftgate Latch Ratchet Switch parameter Open
    • If any of the parameter are not as listed 

      Refer to Circuit/System Testing - Test 4

    • Go to next step: If the parameters are as listed 
  10. Verify the scan tool Body Control Module Rear Closure Ajar Switch parameter is Active.
    • If the parameter is not Active 

      Refer to Circuit/System Testing - Test 4

    • Go to next step: If the parameter is Active 
  11. Verify the scan tool Liftgate Rear Close Switch parameter changes between Inactive to Active when pressing the B70 Liftgate Close Switch.
    • If the parameter does not change 

      Refer to Circuit/System Testing - Test 5

    • Go to next step: If the parameter changes 
  12. Verify the scan tool Liftgate Secondary Obstacle Detection parameter is between 3V-3.5V.
    • If not between 3V-3.5V 

      Refer to Circuit/System Testing - Test 6

    • Go to next step: If between 3V-3.5V 
  13. Verify the scan tool Liftgate Secondary Obstacle Detection parameter is between 3V-3.5V and changes to 2.25-2.75V as the B71R Liftgate Object Sensor - Right is pressed.
    • If not between 2.25-2.75V or does not change 

      Test or replace the B71R Liftgate Object Sensor - Right.

    • Go to next step: If between 2.25-2.75V and changes 
  14. Verify the scan tool Liftgate Secondary Obstacle Detection parameter is between 3V-3.5V and changes to 2.25-2.75V as the B71L Liftgate Object Sensor - Left is pressed.
    • If not between 2.25-2.75V or does not change 

      Test or replace the B71L Liftgate Object Sensor - Left.

    • Go to next step: If between 2.25-2.75V and changes 
  15. Verify the liftgate will smoothly power open and close when commanding Liftgate Open/Close with a scan tool.
    • If the liftgate does not power open or power close 

      Refer to Circuit/System Testing - Test 7

    • If the liftgate performs an erratic power open or close motion 

      Refer to Circuit/System Testing - Test 8

    • Go to next step: If the liftgate does smoothly power open and close 
  16. All OK.