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B1977 - Power Liftgate Open Direction Sector Switch Performance: Notes

Fig 1: Power Liftgate Open Direction Sector Switch Performance
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For a complete wiring diagram, refer to appropriate Wiring Diagram

Possible Causes
BINDING LIFTGATE
LATCH NOT IN HOME POSITION
Q901 LOGIC GROUND CIRCUIT OPEN
Q79 SECTOR SWITCH SENSE CIRCUIT OPEN
Q79 SECTOR SWITCH SENSE CIRCUIT SHORT TO VOLTAGE
Q79 SECTOR SWITCH SENSE CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND
POWER LIFTGATE LATCH
POWER LIFTGATE MODULE

Theory of Operation

The sector switch is essentially a park switch for the latch. When the latch is running a cinch or release operation, the switch is closed. After the cinch or release is complete, the PLGM will reverse direction of the latch until the switch is open.

Test Step 1 - Check for DTCs

NOTE:

This DTC will only set during the power open operation after the four second time out. This may make it difficult to reproduce.

Does the scan tool display B1977 - Power Liftgate Open Operation Sector Switch Performance?

Yes

No