Pinpoint Test N : The Liftgate Latch Release Is Inoperative: Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Lincoln MKC. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Refer to Remote Keyless Entry and Alarm for schematic and connector information.

Normal Operations and Fault Conditions

REFER to: Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems - System Operation and Component Description .

BCM DTC Fault Trigger Conditions

DTC	Description	Fault Trigger Conditions
B1219:11	Interior Boot/Trunk Release Switch: Circuit Short To Ground	Sets when the BCM detects a short to ground from exterior liftgate release switch input circuit.

RGTM DTC Fault Trigger Conditions

DTC	Description	Fault Trigger Conditions
B1451:29	Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Latch Centering Position Switch: Signal Invalid	Sets when the RGTM detects the sector gear open/close switch(es) are not in the correct state at the beginning of self-test, or no sector gear switch transition during releasing/cinching.
B1453:29	Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Latch Position Switch: Signal Invalid	Sets when the RGTM detects the sector gear open/close switch(es) are not in the correct state at the beginning of self-test, or no sector gear switch transition during releasing/cinching.
B145D:11	Interior Boot/Trunk Release Switch: Circuit Short To Ground	Sets when the RGTM detects a short to ground from one of the power striker motor circuits.
B145D:12	Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Power Cinch Striker Motor: Circuit Short To Battery	Sets when the RGTM detects a short to voltage from one of the power striker motor circuits.
B145D:13	Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Power Cinch Striker Motor: Circuit Open	Sets when the RGTM detects an open from one of the power striker motor circuits.

Possible Cause

Wiring, terminals or connectors
Liftgate release switch
Liftgate latch
RGTM
BCM

Visual Inspection and Diagnostic Pre-checks

Inspect the liftgate release switch for damage.