Diagnostic Test

1) DTC PRESENT
With the scan tool, record DTC's.

Erase DTCs.

Turn the ignition off, wait 10 seconds, then turn the ignition on.

If possible, operate the liftgate several times.

With the scan tool, read DTCs.

Does the scan tool display B188D-POWER LIFTGATE CONTROL CIRCUIT 1 LOW?

Yes
1. Go to 2).
No
1. Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors for an intermittent condition.
2. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
2) (Q88) LIFTGATE OPEN DRIVER CIRCUIT SHORT TO (Q89) LIFTGATE CLOSE DRIVER CIRCUIT

Fig 1: Measuring Resistance Between Liftgate Open Driver Circuit And Liftgate Close Driver Circuit
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Turn the ignition off.

Disconnect the Power Liftgate Module C1 harness connector.

Measure the resistance between the (Q88) Liftgate Open Driver circuit and the (Q89) Liftgate Close Driver circuit.

Is the resistance below 3.0 ohms (should be approximately 4.3 ohms)?

No
1. Go to 4).
Yes
1. Go to 3).
3) POWER LIFTGATE DRIVE UNIT

Fig 2: Measuring Resistance Between Liftgate Open Driver Circuit And Liftgate Close Driver Circuit
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Disconnect the Power Liftgate Drive Unit harness connector.

Measure the resistance between the (Q88) Liftgate Open Driver circuit and the (Q89) Liftgate Close Driver circuit.

Is the resistance below 1000.0 ohms?

Yes
1. Repair the (Q88) Liftgate Open Driver circuit for a short to the (Q89) Liftgate Close Driver circuit.
No
1. Replace the Power Liftgate Drive Unit in accordance with the service information.
2. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
4) (Q88) LIFTGATE OPEN DRIVER CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND

Fig 3: Measuring Resistance Between Ground And Liftgate Open Driver Circuit
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Measure the resistance between ground and the (Q88) Liftgate Open Driver circuit.

Is the resistance below 1000.0 ohms?

Yes
1. Repair the (Q88) Liftgate Open Driver circuit for a short to ground.
2. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
No
1. Go to 5).
5) CHECK THE (Q89) LIFTGATE CLOSE DRIVER FOR A SHORT TO GROUND

Fig 4: Measuring Resistance Between Ground And Liftgate Close Driver Circuit
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Reconnect the Power Liftgate Module C1 harness connector.

Measure the resistance between ground and the (Q89) Liftgate Close Driver circuit.

Is the resistance below 1000.0 ohms?

Yes
1. Replace the Power Liftgate Drive Unit in accordance with the service information.
2. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
No
1. Repair the (Q89) Liftgate Close Driver circuit for a short to ground. If the (Q89) Liftgate Close Driver circuit is OK, replace the Power Liftgate Module in accordance with the service information.
2. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST .