DTC B2204-96: Kick Sensor Component Internal Failure [08/2021 - ]: Procedure

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CLEAR DTC

Clear the DTCs.

Body Electrical > Back Door > Clear DTCs

Result

Proceed to
NEXT

Result:

See step 2

DTC REPRODUCTION TEST

Wait for approximately 60 seconds.

Result

Proceed to
NEXT

Result:

See step 3

CHECK FOR DTC

Check for DTCs.

Body Electrical > Back Door > Trouble Codes

Result

Result	Proceed to
B2204-96 is not output	A
B2204-96 is output	B

Result:

USE SIMULATION METHOD TO CHECK. Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [06/2018 - ]

Result:

See step 4

CHECK FOR DTC

Disconnect the S5 kick door control sensor connector.
Wait for approximately 60 seconds.

Check for DTCs.

Body Electrical > Back Door > Trouble Codes

Result

Result	Proceed to
B2204-96 is not output	A
B2204-96 is output	B

Result:

REPLACE KICK DOOR CONTROL SENSOR. Refer to REMOVAL [08/2021 - 09/2022] , or refer to REMOVAL [09/2022 - ]

Result:

See step 5

CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (LUGGAGE CLOSER MOTOR ASSEMBLY - KICK DOOR CONTROL SENSOR)

Disconnect the R24 luggage closer motor assembly connector.

Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard Resistance

Tester Connection	Condition	Specified Condition
R24-10 (KSIN) - S5-3 (KSOT)	Always	Below 1 Ω
R24-10 (KSIN) or S5-3 (KSOT) - Body ground	Always	10 kΩ or higher

Result

Proceed to
OK
NG

Result:

REPLACE LUGGAGE CLOSER MOTOR ASSEMBLY. Refer to REMOVAL [08/2021 - ]

Result:

REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR