Test Step 3 - Liftgate Clutch Driver Circuit Open

Fig 1: Liftgate Clutch Driver Circuit Open

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• Disconnect the power liftgate drive unit connector.
• Measure the resistance of the liftgate clutch driver circuit between the power liftgate C1 harness connector and the power liftgate drive unit harness connector.

Is the resistance less than 2.0 ohms?

Yes

• Go to Test Step 4 Test Step 4 - Check the Ground Circuit for an Open 

No

• Repair the liftgate clutch driver circuit for an open.
• Perform the Body Verification Test. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .