Diagnostic Test

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DTC PRESENT
1. With the scan tool, record and erase the DTCs.
2. Cycle the ignition off, wait 10 seconds, then cycle the ignition on.
3. Operate the liftgate several times from the rear switch.
4. With the scan tool, read the Active DTCs.
  Does the scan tool display; B1949-12-POWER LIFTGATE REAR ZONE SWITCH - CIRCUIT SHORT TO BATTERY?
  
  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 poor pin fit.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
LIFTGATE REAR SWITCH SHORTED

Fig 1: Checking Liftgate Rear Switch For Short
Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
1. Disconnect the Power Liftgate Rear Switch connector.
2. Erase the DTCs.
3. Cycle the ignition off, wait 15 seconds, then cycle the ignition on.
4. With the scan tool, read the DTCs.
  Does the scan tool display; B1949-12-POWER LIFTGATE REAR ZONE SWITCH - CIRCUIT SHORT TO BATTERY?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 3
  No
  - Replace the Power Liftgate Rear Switch in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to SWITCH, D-PILLAR, REMOVAL .
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
(G29) LIFTGATE SWITCH SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO VOLTAGE

Fig 2: Checking Liftgate Switch Signal Circuit For Short To Voltage
Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
1. Cycle the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the Power Liftgate Module C2 harness connector.
3. Cycle the ignition on.
4. Measure the voltage between ground and the (G29) Liftgate Switch Signal circuit.
  Is there any voltage present?
  
  Yes
  - Repair the (G29) Liftgate Switch Signal circuit for a short to voltage.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
  No
  - Replace the Power Liftgate Module in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to MODULE, POWER LIFTGATE CONTROL, REMOVAL .
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .