Diagnostic Test

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CHECK FOR ACTIVE DTCS
1. With the scan tool, record and erase the DTCs.
2. Cycle 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; B18E1-12-POWER LIFTGATE FRONT ZONE SWITCH - CIRCUIT SHORT TO BATTERY?
  
  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 .
FRONT POWER LIFTGATE SWITCH SHORTED
1. Disconnect the Front Power Liftgate Switch harness connector in the overhead console.
2. Erase the DTCs.
3. Turn the ignition off, wait 15 seconds, then turn the ignition on.
4. With the scan tool, read the DTCs.
  Does the scan tool display; B18E1-12-POWER LIFTGATE FRONT ZONE SWITCH - CIRCUIT SHORT TO BATTERY?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 3
  No
  - Replace the Front Power Liftgate Switch (Overhead Console) in accordance with the Service Information.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
CHECK THE (G25) LIFTGATE RELEASE SWITCH SENSE CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the harness connector at the component of the circuit being tested. Note: Use the wiring diagram as a guide to follow the path of the circuit.
3. Turn the ignition on.
4. Using a DVOM, measure the voltage of the circuit being tested at the component harness connector.
  Is there voltage present?
  
  Yes
  - Repair the (G25) Liftgate Release Switch Sense circuit for a short to voltage.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
  No
  - Go To 4
ISOLATE AND CHECK THE (G25) LIFTGATE RELEASE SWITCH SENSE 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 Module (PLGM) 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 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
  - Repair the (G25) Liftgate Release Switch Sense circuit for an open.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .