Inspection Procedure A-13: Power liftgate becomes as door-ajar: Diagnosis

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STEP 1. Using scan tool (M.U.T.-III), read the diagnostic trouble code.
1. Operate the power liftgate.
2. Check whether a diagnostic trouble code is stored in the power liftgate control unit.
Q: Is the check result normal?
- YES: Go to Step 2.
- NO: Refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART .

STEP 2. Using scan tool (M.U.T.-III), check data list.

Check the signals related to the power liftgate operation.

CAUTION: To prevent damage to scan tool (M.U.T.-III), always turn the power supply mode of the engine switch to the OFF position before connecting or disconnecting scan tool (M.U.T.-III).

Connect scan tool (M.U.T.-III). Refer to HOW TO CONNECT THE SCAN TOOL (M.U.T.-III)
Turn the power supply mode of the engine switch to OFF.

Check the ETACS data list.

Liftgate lock release handle: OFF → ON
Half latch switch: OFF → ON
Full latch switch: OFF → ON
Door-ajar switch: OFF → ON
Neutral switch: OFF → ON
Liftgate sensor LH: OFF → ON

Liftgate sensor RH: OFF → ON

Item No.	Item name	Normal conditions
Item 3	Gate handle SW	OFF → ON
Item 5	Half-latch SW	OFF → ON
Item 6	Full-latch SW	OFF → ON
Item 7	Half door switch	OFF → ON
Item 8	Neutral SW	OFF → ON
Item 9	Touch sensor (left)	OFF → ON
Item 10	Touch sensor (right)	OFF → ON

OK: Normal conditions are displayed for all the items.

Q: Is the check result normal?

All are normal.: When the liftgate lock release handle is operated manually, and if the liftgate is left as is without being opened, a door-ajar status may occur. Therefore, be sure not to leave the liftgate in the middle of operation. Go to Step 3.

Normal condition is not displayed for item No. 3.: Refer to INSPECTION PROCEDURE B-3 "LIFTGATE LOCK RELEASE HANDLE SIGNAL IS NOT RECEIVED" .

Normal condition is not displayed for item 5 and 6.: Refer to INSPECTION PROCEDURE B-6 "HALF LATCH SWITCH AND/OR FULL LATCH SWITCH SIGNALS ARE NOT RECEIVED" .

Normal condition is not displayed for item No. 7.: Refer to INSPECTION PROCEDURE B-4 "DOOR-AJAR SWITCH SIGNAL IS NOT RECEIVED" .

Normal condition is not displayed for item No. 8.: Refer to INSPECTION PROCEDURE B-5 "NEUTRAL SWITCH SIGNAL IS NOT RECEIVED" .

Normal condition is not displayed for item 9 and 10.: Refer to INSPECTION PROCEDURE B-7 "LIFTGATE SENSOR SIGNAL IS NOT RECEIVED" .

STEP 3. Check of the troubles
Check whether the power liftgate works normally.

Q: Is the check result normal?
- YES: Intermittent malfunction (Refer to HOW TO COPE WITH INTERMITTENT MALFUNCTION ).
- NO: Replace the power liftgate control unit.