B1383
DTC Troubleshooting: B1383
DTC B1383:
Power Tailgate Closer Unit Ratchet Switch Circuit Malfunction
1. Open the tailgate with the tailgate outer handle.
2. Close the tailgate manually.
3. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0) and then back to ON (II).
4. Clear the DTCs with the HDS.
5. Check for DTCs with the HDS.
Is DTC B1383 indicated?
YES -
Go to step 6.
NO -
Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for loose or poor connections between the power tailgate control unit and the power tailgate closer unit.�
6. Open the tailgate with the tailgate outer handle.
7. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
8. Disconnect the 6P connector from the power tailgate closer unit.
9. Check for continuity between power tailgate closer unit 6P connector terminals No. 1 and No. 4.
Is there continuity?
YES -
Faulty ratchet switch, replace the power tailgate closer unit.�
NO -
Go to step 10.
10. Check for continuity between power tailgate closer unit 6P connector terminal No. 4 and body ground.
Is there continuity?
YES -
Replace the power tailgate closer unit.�
NO -
Go to step 11.
11. Disconnect power tailgate control unit connector C (14P).
12. Check for continuity between power tailgate control unit connector C (14P) terminal No. 10 and body ground.
Is there continuity?
YES -
Repair a short to ground in the wire.�
NO -
Go to step 13.
13. Turn the tailgate lock latch to the fully-locked position using a screwdriver.
14. Reconnect the 6P connector to the power tailgate closer unit.
15. Check for continuity between power tailgate control unit connector C (14P) terminals No. 10 and No. 11.
Is there continuity?
YES -
Replace the power tailgate control unit.�
NO -
Go to step 16.
16. Disconnect the 6P connector from the power tailgate closer unit.
17. Check for continuity between power tailgate closer unit 6P connector terminals No. 1 and No. 4.
Is there continuity?
YES -
Repair an open in the wire between the power tailgate closer unit and power tailgate control unit.�
NO -
Replace the power tailgate closer unit.�