Test Step 5 - Check the Liftgate Close Driver Wire for a Short to Ground

Fig 1: Testing Liftgate Close Driver Wire Short to Ground

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• Disconnect the power liftgate drive unit connector.
• Measure the resistance between ground and the liftgate close driver circuit in the power liftgate module C1 connector.

Is the resistance less than 10k ohms?

No

• Replace the power liftgate drive unit. Refer to POWER LIFTGATE DRIVE UNIT .
• Perform the Body Verification Test. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .

Yes

• Repair the liftgate close driver circuit for a short to ground.
• Perform the Body Verification Test. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .