Diagnostic Test

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VERIFY THAT DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) B259E-01 IS ACTIVE
1. Turn the ignition on.
2. Using the scan tool, record and erase the DTCs.
3. With the scan tool, select "Diagnostic Procedures", "Reset ECU" and "RFH" and perform the routine.
4. Wait two (2) minutes.
5. Using the scan tool, read the Active DTCs.
  Does the scan tool display: B259E-01-TRUNK/LIFTGATE DOOR HANDLE SENSE - GENERAL ELECTRICAL FAILURE as active?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 2
  No
  - Press and release the Liftgate Lock and Unlock Switch several times. If the switch ever sticks, replace the Liftgate Lock/Unlock Switch in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to SWITCH, LIFTGATE RELEASE, REMOVAL . Otherwise, test complete, the condition or conditions that originally set this DTC are not present at this time. Using the wiring diagrams as a guide, check all related splices and connectors for signs of water intrusion, corrosion, pushed out or bent terminals and poor pin fit.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
SHORTED SWITCH
1. Using the scan tool, record and erase the DTCs.
2. Turn the ignition off.
3. Disconnect the Liftgate Lock/Unlock Switch harness connector.
4. Turn the ignition on.
5. With the scan tool, select "Diagnostic Procedures", "Reset ECU" and "RFH" and perform the routine.
6. Wait two (2) minutes.
7. Using the scan tool, read the Active DTCs.
  Does the scan tool display: B259E-01-TRUNK/LIFTGATE DOOR HANDLE SENSE - GENERAL ELECTRICAL FAILURE as active?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 3
  No
  - Replace the Liftgate Lock/Unlock Switch in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to SWITCH, LIFTGATE RELEASE, REMOVAL .
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
(P30) LIFTGATE HANDLE SWITCH SENSE CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the RF-Hub C2 harness connector.
3. Measure the resistance between ground and the (P30) Liftgate Handle Switch Sense circuit in the RF-Hub C2 harness connector.
  Is the resistance below 20K Ohms?
  
  Yes
  - Repair the (P30) Liftgate Handle Switch Sense circuit for a short to Ground.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  No
  - Go To 4
(P30) LIFTGATE HANDLE SWITCH SENSE CIRCUIT SHORTED TO THE (P39) LIFTGATE EXTERIOR HANDLE SWITCH RETURN CIRCUIT
1. Measure the resistance between the (P30) Liftgate Handle Switch Sense circuit and the (P39) Liftgate Exterior Handle Switch Return circuit in the RF-Hub C2 harness connector.
  Is the resistance below 20K Ohms?
  
  Yes
  - Repair the (P30) Liftgate Handle Switch Sense circuit for a short to the (P39) Liftgate Exterior Handle Switch Return circuit.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  No
  - Replace the Radio Frequency Hub (RF-Hub) in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to MODULE, RADIO FREQUENCY (RF HUB), REMOVAL .
    NOTE:
    If this vehicle is equipped with a Steering Column Lock Module (Export), it MUST be replaced also.
  - Replace the Steering Column Lock Module in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to MODULE, SHAFT LOCK, REMOVAL .
  - Perform the RADIO FREQUENCY HUB (RF-HUB) VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .