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Diagnostic Aids

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The cause of the malfunction could be intermittent. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections .

DTC B3826

Step Action Yes No
Schematic Reference: Body Rear End Schematics 
Connector End View Reference: Body Rear End Connector End Views  and Body Control System Connector End Views
1 Did you perform the Body Rear End Diagnostic System Check? Go to Step 2  Go to Diagnostic System Check - Body Rear End 
2
  1. Install a scan tool.
  2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  3. With a scan tool, observe the liftgate key cylinder unlock parameter in the BCM data list.
Does the scan tool display inactive?
Go to Diagnostic Aids Go to Step 3 
3
  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the liftgate key cylinder switch.
  3. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  4. With a scan tool, observe the liftgate key cylinder unlock parameter.
Does the scan tool display inactive?
Go to Step 6  Go to Step 4 
4 Test the signal circuit of the liftgate key cylinder unlock switch for a short to ground or an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 9  Go to Step 5 
5 Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the BCM. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 9  Go to Step 7 
6 Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the liftgate key cylinder switch. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?
Go to Step 9  Go to Step 8 
7
IMPORTANT: Perform the set up procedure for the BCM.
Replace the Body Control Module (BCM). Refer to Body Control Module Replacement in Body Control Systems.Did you complete the replacement?
Go to Step 9  -
8 Replace the liftgate key cylinder switch. Refer to Lock Cylinder Replacement - Endgate  in Body Rear End.
Did you complete the replacement?
Go to Step 9  -
9
  1. Use the scan tool in order to clear the DTCs.
  2. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC as specified in the supporting text.
Does the DTC reset?
Go to Step 2  System OK