Test Step 6 - Liftgate Full Open Switch Sense Circuit Short to Ground

Fig 1: Liftgate Full Open Switch Sense Circuit Short to Ground

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• Turn the ignition OFF.
• Disconnect the power liftgate module C1 harness connector.
• Measure the resistance between ground and the liftgate full open switch sense circuit in the power liftgate drive unit connector.

Is the resistance less than 10k ohms?

Yes

• Repair the liftgate full open switch sense circuit for a short to ground.
• Perform the Body Verification Test. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .

No

• Go to Test Step 7 Test Step 7 - Liftgate Full Open Switch Sense Circuit Short to Logic Ground