Test Step 6 - Check the Liftgate Ajar Switch Sense Circuit for an Open Or High Resistance

Fig 1: Check the Liftgate Ajar Switch Sense Circuit for an Open Or High Resistance

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• Measure the resistance of the liftgate ajar switch sense circuit between the power liftgate latch C2 harness connector and the power liftgate latch connector.
• Wiggle the harness and check for an intermittent open condition.

Is the resistance less than 5.0 ohms?

No

• Repair the liftgate ajar switch sense circuit for an open or high resistance.
• Perform the Body Verification Test. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .

Yes

• Replace the power liftgate latch. Refer to LIFTGATE LATCH .
• Perform the Body Verification Test. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .