Test Step 2 - Power Liftgate Drive Unit

Fig 1: Power Liftgate Drive Unit

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• Disconnect and inspect the power liftgate drive unit harness connector. Clean and repair if necessary and repeat step 1. If the connector is OK, continue testing.
• 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 B1965 - Power Liftgate Sensor Supply Circuit Low?

Yes

• Go to Test Step 3 Test Step 3 - Position Sensor Supply Circuit Short to Ground 

No

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