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Pinpoint Test

NOTE: The IA feature is a programmable parameter and can be enabled/disabled with a scan tool. If the feature is disabled, the IA feature to enter the vehicle and passive starting will be inoperative. To start the vehicle, the IA key has to be placed in the backup slot.
  1. CHECK THE RKE OPERATION
    1. Press the unlock button on an IA key.

    Does the driver door unlock? 

  2. CHECK THE POWER LIFTGATE OPERATION
    1. Press the interior power liftgate switch.

    Does the power liftgate open? 

  3. CHECK THE IA KEY
    1. Place the IA key on the center console and start the engine.

    Does the engine start? 

    • Yes: GO to 4  .
    • No: REFER to DIAGNOSTIC ROUTINE E : The Engine Does Not Start or Unable To Turn Ignition On.
  4. CARRY OUT A NETWORK TEST
    1. Using a scan tool, perform the network test.

    Does the RFA module and LTM pass the network test? 

    • Yes: GO to 5  .
    • No:

      REFER to DIAGNOSTIC ROUTINE N : The Liftgate Trunk Module (LTM) Does Not Respond To The Scan Tool, or

      REFER to DIAGNOSTIC ROUTINE Z : The Remote Function Actuator (RFA) Module Does Not Respond To The Scan Tool.

  5. RETRIEVE THE RFA MODULE DTCs  FROM THE SELF-TEST
    1. Using a scan tool, perform the RFA module self-test.

    Is DTC B113E:11 present? 

    • Yes: GO to 6  .
    • No: GO to  8.
  6. CHECK THE LIFTGATE RELEASE SWITCH FOR A SHORT TO GROUND
    1. Disconnect: Liftgate Release Switch.
    2. Using a scan tool, clear the RFA module DTCs  .
    3. Using a scan tool, perform the RFA module self-test.

    Is DTC B113E:11 retrieved again? 

  7. CHECK THE LIFTGATE RELEASE SWITCH INPUT CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND
    1. Ignition OFF.
    2. Disconnect: RFA Module C2153B.
    3. Measure:
      Liftgate Release Switch Ground
      G08040785
      G08040786
      C4216 Ground
      Pin Circuit Measurement / Action Pin Circuit
      2 CPL45 (BN)
      G08040787
      		 - Ground

    Is the resistance greater than 10, 000 ohms? 

    • Yes: GO to  17.
    • No: REPAIR the circuit.
  8. CHECK THE RFA MODULE EXTERNAL TRUNK SWITCH (Trunk_Ext_Sw) PID
    1. Using a scan tool, view RFA module PIDs  .
    2. Press the liftgate release switch while monitoring the RFA module PID Trunk_Ext_Sw.

    Does the PID indicate the switch is being pressed? 

    • Yes: GO to  12.
    • No: GO to 9  .
  9. CHECK THE EXTERIOR LIFTGATE RELEASE SWITCH
    1. Disconnect: Liftgate Release Switch.
    2. Using a scan tool, view RFA module PIDs  .
    3. Monitor the RFA module PID Trunk_Ext_Sw.
    4. Connect a fused jumper wire:
      Liftgate Release Switch Liftgate Release Switch
      G08040788
      G08040789
      C4216 C4216
      Pin Circuit Measurement / Action Pin Circuit
      2 CPL45 (BN)
      G08040790
      		 1 GD349 (BK/GY)

    Does the PID indicate that the switch is being pressed? 

    • Yes: REMOVE the jumper wire. INSTALL a new exterior liftgate release switch. REFER to Liftgate Release Switch .
    • No: REMOVE the jumper wire. GO to 10  .
  10. CHECK THE LIFTGATE RELEASE SWITCH GROUND CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN
    1. Using a scan tool, view RFA module PIDs  .
    2. Monitor the RFA module PID Trunk_Ext_Sw.
    3. Connect a fused jumper wire:
      Liftgate Release Switch Ground
      G08040791
      G08040792
      C4216 Ground
      Pin Circuit Measurement / Action Pin Circuit
      2 CPL45 (BN)
      G08040793
      		 - Ground

    Does the PID indicate that the switch is being pressed? 

    • Yes: REMOVE the jumper wire. REPAIR the circuit.
    • No: REMOVE the jumper wire. GO to 11  .
  11. CHECK THE LIFTGATE RELEASE SWITCH INPUT CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN
    1. Ignition OFF.
    2. Disconnect: RFA Module C2153B.
    3. Measure:
      Liftgate Release Switch RFA Module
      G08040794
      G08040795
      C4216 C2153B
      Pin Circuit Measurement / Action Pin Circuit
      2 CPL45 (BN)
      G08040796
      		 4 CPL45 (BN)

    Is the resistance less than 3 ohms? 

    • Yes: GO to  17.
    • No: REPAIR the circuit.
  12. CHECK THE LIFTGATE IA ANTENNA
    1. Ignition OFF.
    2. Disconnect: Liftgate IA Antenna.
    3. Measure:
      Liftgate IA Antenna Liftgate IA Antenna
      G08040797
      G08040798
      C4082 (component side) C4082 (component side)
      Pin Circuit Measurement / Action Pin Circuit
      1 -
      G08040799
      		 2 -

    Is the resistance between 0.3 and 0.6 ohms? 

  13. CHECK THE LIFTGATE IA ANTENNA CIRCUITS FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE
    1. Disconnect: RFA Module C2153A.
    2. Ignition ON.
    3. Measure:
      Liftgate IA Antenna Ground
      G08040800
      G08040801
      C4082 Ground
      Pin Circuit Measurement / Action Pin Circuit
      1 VPK07 (VT)
      G08040802
      		 - Ground
      2 RPK07 (GN/OG)
      G08040803
      		 - Ground

    Is any voltage present? 

    • Yes: REPAIR the affected circuit.
    • No: GO to 14  .
  14. CHECK THE LIFTGATE IA ANTENNA CIRCUITS FOR A SHORT TO GROUND
    1. Ignition OFF.
    2. Measure:
      Liftgate IA Antenna Ground
      G08040804
      G08040805
      C4082 Ground
      Pin Circuit Measurement / Action Pin Circuit
      1 VPK07 (VT)
      G08040806
      		 - Ground
      2 RPK07 (GN/OG)
      G08040807
      		 - Ground

    Are the resistances greater than 10, 000 ohms? 

    • Yes: GO to 15  .
    • No: REPAIR the affected circuit.
  15. CHECK THE LIFTGATE IA ANTENNA CIRCUITS FOR A SHORT TO EACH OTHER
    1. Measure:
      Liftgate IA Antenna Liftgate IA Antenna
      G08040808
      G08040809
      C4082 C4082
      Pin Circuit Measurement / Action Pin Circuit
      1 VPK07 (VT)
      G08040810
      		 2 RPK07 (GN/OG)

    Are the resistances greater than 10, 000 ohms? 

    • Yes: GO to 16  .
    • No: REPAIR the circuits.
  16. CHECK THE LIFTGATE IA ANTENNA CIRCUITS FOR AN OPEN
    1. Measure:
      Liftgate IA Antenna RFA Module
      G08040811
      G08040812
      C4082 C2153A
      Pin Circuit Measurement / Action Pin Circuit
      1 VPK07 (VT)
      G08040813
      		 15 VPK07 (VT)
      2 RPK07 (GN/OG)
      G08040814
      		 16 RPK07 (GN/OG)

    Are the resistances less than 3 ohms? 

    • Yes: GO to 17  .
    • No: REPAIR the affected circuit.
  17. CHECK FOR CORRECT RFA MODULE OPERATION
    1. Ignition OFF.
    2. Disconnect and inspect all RFA module connectors.
    3. Repair:
      • corrosion (install new connector or terminals - clean module pins)
      • damaged or bent pins - install new terminals/pins
      • pushed-out pins - install new pins as necessary
    4. Reconnect all RFA module connectors. Make sure they seat and latch correctly.
    5. Operate the system and determine if the concern is still present.

    Is the concern still present? 

    • Yes: CHECK OASIS  for any applicable TSBs  . If a TSB exists for this concern, DISCONTINUE this test and FOLLOW TSB instructions. If no TSBs  address this concern, INSTALL a new RFA module. REFER to REMOTE FUNCTION ACTUATOR (RFA) MODULE .
    • No: The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by module connections. ADDRESS the root cause of any connector or pin issues.
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