Diagnostic Test

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Dodge Durango. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

TEST FOR INTERMITTENT CONDITION
1. With the scan tool, record and erase the DTCs
2. Operate the Liftgate Release Switch several times.
3. Turn the ignition on and wait 30 seconds.
4. With the scan tool, the read DTCs.
  Does the scan tool display DTC: B1825-11-TRUNK RELEASE SWITCH INPUT - CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 2
  No
  - Test complete. The condition or conditions that originally set this DTC are not present at this time. Using the wiring diagrams as a guide, check all related splices and connectors for signs of water intrusion, corrosion, pushed out or bent terminals and correct pin tension.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
CHECK THE LIFTGATE RELEASE SWITCH FOR AN INTERNAL SHORT
1. With the scan tool, record and erase the DTCs
2. Turn the ignition off.
3. Disconnect the Liftgate Release Switch harness connector.
4. Turn the ignition on and wait 30 seconds.
5. With the scan tool, read the DTCs.
  Does the scan tool display DTC: B1825-11-TRUNK RELEASE SWITCH INPUT - CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND?
  
  No
  - Replace the Liftgate Release Switch in accordance with the Service Information.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
  Yes
  - Go To 3
CHECK THE (P223) LIFTGATE RELEASE SWITCH SENSE CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the BCM F harness connector.
3. Measure the resistance between ground and the (P223) Liftgate Release Switch sense circuit at the Liftgate Release Switch harness connector.
  Is the resistance above 10k Ohms?
  
  Yes
  - Replace the Body Control Module in accordance with Service Information. Refer to MODULE, BODY CONTROL, REMOVAL .
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
  No
  - Repair the short to ground in the (P223) Liftgate Release Switch Sense circuit.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .