Test Step 2 - Liftgate Rear Switch Short

Fig 1: Liftgate Rear Switch Short

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• Disconnect the liftgate rear switch connector.
• Erase DTCs.
• Turn the ignition OFF, wait 10 seconds, then turn the ignition ON.
• With the scan tool, check for DTCs.

Does the scan tool display B194B - Power Liftgate Rear Zone Switch Circuit Low?

Yes

• Go to Test Step 3 Test Step 3 - Liftgate Switch Signal Circuit Short to Ground 

No

• Replace the liftgate rear switch.
• Perform the Body Verification Test. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .