Test Step 7 - Liftgate Open Driver Wire Short to the Liftgate Close Driver Wire

Fig 1: Testing Liftgate Open Driver Wire Short to the Liftgate Close Driver Wire

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• Disconnect the power liftgate drive unit harness connector.
• Measure the resistance between the liftgate open driver circuit and the liftgate close driver circuit.

Is the resistance less than 10k ohms?

No

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

Yes

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