Inspection Procedure B-4: Door-ajar signal is not received: Diagnosis

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

STEP 1. Door-ajar switch inspection
Check the liftgate latch (refer to LIFTGATE LATCH CHECK ).

Q: Is the check result normal?
- YES: Go to Step 2.
- NO: Replace the liftgate latch.
STEP 2. Resistance measurement at liftgate latch connector (door-ajar switch ground line terminal).
1. Disconnect the connector, and measure at the wiring harness side.
2. Measure the resistance between liftgate latch connector (door-ajar switch ground line terminal) and body ground.
  OK: Continuity exists (2 Ω or less).
Q: Is the check result normal?
- YES: Go to Step 4.
- NO: Go to Step 3.
STEP 3. Check of open circuit in ground line between liftgate latch connector (door-ajar switch terminal) and body ground.
Q: Is the check result normal?
- YES: Go to Step 6.
- NO: Repair the connector(s) or wiring harness.
STEP 4. Check of open circuit in LTH line between power liftgate control unit connector and liftgate latch connector.
Q: Is the check result normal?
- YES: Go to Step 5.
- NO: Repair the wiring harness.
STEP 5. Check of the troubles
Check that the door-ajar switch signal is received normally.

Q: Is the check result normal?
- YES: Intermittent malfunction (Refer to HOW TO COPE WITH INTERMITTENT MALFUNCTION ).
- NO: Go to Step 6.
STEP 6. After the replacement of liftgate latch, recheck of the troubles.
1. Replace the liftgate latch.
2. Check that the door-ajar switch signal is received normally.
Q: Is the check result normal?
- YES: The procedure is complete.
- NO: Replace the power liftgate control unit.