Diagnostic Test

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DTC PRESENT
1. With the scan tool, record and erase DTCs.
2. Cycle the ignition off, wait 10 seconds, then cycle the ignition on.
3. Operate the power liftgate several times if possible.
4. With the scan tool, read DTCs.
5. If the B2199-17-BATTERY VOLTAGE - CIRCUIT VOLTAGE ABOVE THRESHOLD DTC is present, repair that code before proceeding.
  Does the scan tool display; B197F-12-POWER LIFTGATE LATCH CONTROL 1 - CIRCUIT SHORT TO BATTERY?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 2
  No
  - Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors for an intermittent condition. Operate the liftgate several times and check for any binding conditions in the latch assembly.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
POWER LIFTGATE MODULE

Fig 1: Checking Power Liftgate Module
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 of the (Q84) Liftgate Latch Cinch Driver circuit.
  Is there any voltage present?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 3
  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 .
(Q84) LIFTGATE LATCH CINCH DRIVER CIRCUIT SHORTED TO VOLTAGE

Fig 2: Checking Power Liftgate Module
Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
1. Disconnect the Power Liftgate Latch harness connector.
2. Measure the voltage of the (Q84) Liftgate Latch Cinch Driver circuit.
  Is there any voltage present?
  
  Yes
  - Repair the (Q84) Liftgate Latch Cinch Driver circuit for a short to voltage.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
  No
  - Repair the (Q85) Liftgate Latch Release Driver circuit for a short to voltage.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .