B1384
DTC Troubleshooting: B1384
DTC B1384:
Power Tailgate Closer Unit Half Latch 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 B1384 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 tailgate closer unit.�
6. Open the tailgate with the tailgate outer handle.
7. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
8. Turn the tailgate lock latch to the fully-closed position using a screwdriver.
9. Disconnect the 6P connector from the power tailgate closer unit.
10. Check for continuity between power tailgate closer unit 6P connector terminals No. 1 and No. 3.
Is there continuity?
YES -
Faulty half latch switch, replace the power tailgate closer unit.�
NO -
Go to step 11.
11. Check for continuity between power tailgate closer unit 6P connector terminal No. 3 and body ground.
Is there continuity?
YES -
Replace the power tailgate closer unit.�
NO -
Go to step 12.
12. Disconnect power tailgate control unit connector C (14P).
13. Check for continuity between power tailgate control unit connector C (14P) terminal No. 1 and body ground.
Is there continuity?
YES -
Repair a short to ground in the wire.�
NO -
Go to step 14.
14. Turn the emergency lever of the tailgate and release the tailgate lock latch from the fully-locked position to release position.
15. Reconnect the 6P connector to the power tailgate closer unit.
16. Check for continuity between power tailgate control unit connector C (14P) terminals No. 1 and No. 11.
Is there continuity?
YES -
Replace the power tailgate control unit.�
NO -
Go to step 17.
17. Disconnect the 6P connector from the power tailgate closer unit.
18. Check for continuity between power tailgate closer unit 6P connector terminals No. 1 and No. 3.
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.�