B196A - Power Liftgate Close Direction Overcurrent: Notes
For a complete wiring diagram, refer to appropriate Wiring Diagram
- >>When Monitored:<< Anytime the power liftgate is in a power closing operation.
- >>Set Condition:<< The drive motor stall current of over 20 amps has been detected for over 500ms. during a power closing operation.
| Possible Causes |
|---|
| BINDING LIFTGATE |
| STRUTS BINDING |
| Q88 LIFTGATE OPEN DRIVER CIRCUIT SHORT to Q89 LIFTGATE CLOSE DRIVER CIRCUIT |
| Q88 LIFTGATE OPEN DRIVER CIRCUIT SHORT TO VOLTAGE |
| Q76 LATCH SECONDARY POSITION SENSE CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND |
| Q76 LATCH SECONDARY POSITION SENSE CIRCUIT OPEN |
| Q76 LATCH SECONDARY POSITION SENSE WIRE SHORT TO VOLTAGE |
| POWER LIFTGATE MODULE |
| LIFTGATE LATCH |
| POWER LIFTGATE DRIVE UNIT |
Test Step 1 - DTC Present
- With the scan tool, record and erase DTCs.
- Turn the ignition OFF, wait 10 seconds, then turn the ignition ON.
- Operate the power liftgate several times if possible.
- With the scan tool, check for DTCs.
Does the scan tool display B196A - Power Liftgate Close Direction Overcurrent?
Yes
- Go to Test Step 2 Test Step 2 - Binding Liftgate
No
- Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors for an intermittent condition. Operate the liftgate several times and check for any binding conditions.
- Perform the Body Verification Test. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .