Liftgate Ajar Indicator Malfunction (Power Liftgate)

Liftgate Ajar Indicator Malfunction (Power Liftgate)

Diagnostic Instructions

* Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
* Review Strategy Based Diagnosis Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
* Diagnostic Procedure Instructions Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category.

Circuit/System Description

The driver information center (DIC) illuminates the Rear Access Open message when the liftgate module detects the liftgate ratchet and the liftgate sector switches are closed to ground indicating the liftgate is open. The instrument panel cluster receives a serial data message from the liftgate module indicating the liftgate ajar status.

Diagnostic Aids

For the Rear Access Open message to malfunction would require a fault in both the ratchet and sector signal circuits. This kind of failure would result in the liftgate to become inoperative in the manual mode and the power mode.

Reference Information
Schematic Reference

Liftgate Schematics Liftgate Schematics
Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views Connector End Views By Name
Description and Operation

Liftgate Ajar Indicator Description and Operation Liftgate Ajar Indicator
Electrical Information Reference

* Circuit Testing Circuit Testing
* Connector Repairs Connector Repairs
* Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
* Wiring Repairs Wiring Repairs

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References Control Module References for scan tool information

Circuit/System Verification

With the doors unlocked and the liftgate mode switch selected to Max, command the liftgate to OPEN by pressing the liftgate handle switch. The liftgate should perform the power OPEN function.

If the liftgate does not perform as specified, refer to Liftgate Release Malfunction (Manual) Liftgate Release Malfunction (Manual) Power