Diagnostic Aids

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If the liftgate will not release from the closed position, refer to Opening the Liftgate Without Electrical Power for the appropriate procedure
Whenever the liftgate control module loses power or is disconnected, the ignition must be cycled OFF then ON in order to reactivate the liftgate control module.