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.
4. With the scan tool, read the Active DTCs.
  Does the scan tool display: B195F-12-POWER LIFTGATE CHIME CONTROL - 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 .
(Q94) LIFTGATE CHIME DRIVER CIRCUIT SHORTED TO VOLTAGE

Fig 1: Checking Liftgate Chime Driver 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 (Q94) Liftgate Chime Driver circuit.
  Is there any voltage present?
  
  Yes
  - Repair the (Q94) Liftgate Chime Driver circuit for a short to voltage.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
  No
  - Go To 3.
(Q94) LIFTGATE CHIME DRIVER CIRCUIT OPEN

Fig 2: Checking Liftgate Chime Driver Circuit For Open
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1. Cycle the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the Power Liftgate Chime harness connector.
3. Measure the resistance of the (Q94) Liftgate Chime Driver circuit between the PLG C2 connector and the Chime connector.
  Is the resistance below 1.0 Ohm?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 4.
  No
  - Repair the (Q94) Liftgate Chime Driver circuit for an open.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
(Z923) GROUND CIRCUIT OPEN

Fig 3: Checking Ground Circuit For Open
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NOTE:
The test light must illuminate brightly. Compare the brightness to that of a direct connection to the battery.
1. Cycle the ignition on.
2. Using a 12-volt test light connected to 12-volts, check the (Z923) Ground circuit.
  Does the test tight illuminate brightly?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 5.
  No
  - Repair the (Z923) Ground circuit for an open.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
CHECK THE POWER LIFTGATE CHIME

Fig 4: Checking Power Liftgate Chime
Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
1. Reconnect the Power Liftgate Module C2 harness connector.
2. Cycle the ignition on.
3. Using the scan tool, actuate the Power Liftgate Chime.
4. Measure the voltage between the (Q94) Power Liftgate Chime Driver circuit and the (Z923) Ground circuit in the PLG Chime harness connector.
  Does the voltage cycle between 0 and 12 volts?
  
  Yes
  - Replace the Power Liftgate Chime in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to CHIME, REMOVAL .
  - 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 .