B1376

DTC Troubleshooting: B1376

DTC B1376:

Tailgate Outer Handle Switch Circuit Malfunction

NOTE: If the power tailgate motor does not operate, do the motor test first.

1. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0) and then back to ON (II), or press the engine start/stop button to select the OFF mode and then the ON mode.

2. Clear the DTCs with the HDS, and wait for 2 seconds.

3. Push the tailgate outer handle switch for more than 2 seconds.

4. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC B1376 indicated?

YES -

Go to step 5.

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 outer handle switch.�

5. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), or press the engine start/stop button to select the OFF mode.

6. Open the tailgate with the keyless transmitter.

7. Disconnect the tailgate outer handle switch 3P connector Tailgate Outer Handle Switch Test/Replacement.

8. Disconnect power tailgate control unit connector C (14P).

9. Check for continuity between power tailgate control unit connector C (14P) terminal No. 9 and body ground.





Is there continuity?

YES -

Repair a short to ground in the wire.�

NO -

Go to step 10.

10. Disconnect power tailgate control unit connector B (20P).

11. Check for continuity between power tailgate control unit connector B (20P) terminal No. 5 and body ground.





Is there continuity?

YES -

Repair a short to ground in the wire.�

NO -

Go to step 12.

12. Do the tailgate outer handle switch test Tailgate Outer Handle Switch Test/Replacement.

Is the switch OK?

YES -

Replace the power tailgate control unit Service and Repair.�

NO -

Replace the tailgate outer handle switch Tailgate Outer Handle Switch Test/Replacement.�