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Diagnostic Procedure

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DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE - TAILGATE AJAR CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND

TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
1 Disconnect the Tailgate Lock Motor/Ajar Switch harness connector.
With the DRBIII® in Inputs/Outputs, read the TAILGATE AJAR SW state.
Does the DRBIII® display CLOSED?
Yes --> Go To 2
No --> Replace the Tailgate Ajar Switch.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1  .		 All
2 Disconnect the Tailgate Lock Motor/Ajar Switch harness connector.
Disconnect the BCM C1 harness connector.
Using a 12-volt test light connected to 12-volts, probe the Sense circuit and test for a short to ground.
Does the test light illuminate?
Yes --> Repair the Tailgate Ajar Switch Sense circuit for a short to ground.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1  .
No --> Replace the Body Control Module.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1  .		 All
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