Component Testing
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Liftgate Latch
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the liftgate latch assembly.
- Install a 15A fused jumper wire between the control terminal 1 and 12 volts. Install a jumper wire between the ground terminal 3 and ground. Verify the liftgate latch assembly activates.
- If the liftgate latch assembly does not perform as specified, replace the liftgate latch assembly.
Liftgate Release Switch
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the liftgate handle switch.
- Test for infinite resistance between the signal terminal A and the ground terminal B with the switch in the open position.
- If not the specified value, replace the liftgate handle switch.
- Test for less than 2 ohms between the signal terminal A and the ground terminal B with the switch in the closed position.
- If greater than the specified range, replace the liftgate handle switch.