Diagnostic Test

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CHECK FOR ACTIVE DTCS
1. With the scan tool, record and erase the DTCs.
2. Turn the ignition off, wait 10 seconds, then cycle the ignition on.
3. If possible, operate the liftgate several times.
4. With the scan tool, read the Active DTCs.
  Does the scan tool display; B188C-13-LIFTGATE CONTROL CIRCUIT 1 - CIRCUIT OPEN?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 2
  No
  - 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 BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
POWER LIFTGATE MODULE
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the Power Liftgate Module C1 harness connector.
3. Measure the resistance between the (Q88) Liftgate Open Driver circuit and the (Q89) Liftgate Close Driver circuit.
  NOTE:
  Be sure to use an accurate DVOM in the following step. Zero the meter before beginning.
  
  Is the resistance approximately 0.5 of an Ohm?
  
  Yes
  - Replace the Power Liftgate Module in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to MODULE, POWER LIFTGATE CONTROL (PLGM), REMOVAL .
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
  No
  - Go To 3
ISOLATE AND CHECK THE (Q88) LIFTGATE OPEN DRIVER CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN/HIGH RESISTANCE
1. The ignition must be off when checking the continuity of a circuit.
2. Isolate the circuit by disconnecting the Power Liftgate Drive Unit (PLDU) and the component harness connector containing the circuit being tested. Note: Use the wiring diagram as a guide to follow the path of the circuit.
3. Before measuring the resistance of any circuit, first measure the resistance between the two leads of the DVOM. Note: The meter leads can add resistance to the measurement value.
4. Connect one lead of the DVOM to the circuit being tested at the component harness connector.
5. Connect the other lead to the circuit being tested and measure the resistance of the circuit.
  Is the resistance below 2.0 Ohms?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 4
  No
  - Repair the (Q88) Liftgate Open Driver circuit for an open.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
ISOLATE AND CHECK THE (Q89) LIFTGATE CLOSE DRIVER CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN/HIGH RESISTANCE
1. The ignition must be off when checking the continuity of a circuit.
2. Isolate the circuit by disconnecting the Power Liftgate Drive Unit (PLDU) and the component harness connector containing the circuit being tested. Note: Use the wiring diagram as a guide to follow the path of the circuit.
3. Before measuring the resistance of any circuit, first measure the resistance between the two leads of the DVOM. Note: The meter leads can add resistance to the measurement value.
4. Connect one lead of the DVOM to the circuit being tested at the component harness connector.
5. Connect the other lead to the circuit being tested and measure the resistance of the circuit.
  Is the resistance below 2.0 Ohms?
  
  Yes
  - Replace the Power Liftgate Drive Unit in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to DRIVE UNIT, POWER, REMOVAL .
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
  No
  - Repair the (Q89) Liftgate Close Driver circuit for an open.
  - Test complete. Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .