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Liftgate Release Malfunction




Liftgate Release Malfunction

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.

Diagnostic Fault Information






Circuit/System Description

The body control module (BCM) supplies a reference voltage to the rear compartment lid unlatch switch through the release switch signal circuit. When the rear compartment lid unlatch switch is pressed, the release switch signal circuit is grounded through the rear compartment lid unlatch switch ground circuit and the reference voltage is pulled low within the BCM. In response, the BCM applies battery positive voltage to the liftgate release relay control circuit, which energizes the coil side of the relay. The switch side of the liftgate release relay then closes, supplying battery positive voltage through the relay and the liftgate latch control circuit activating the latch so that the liftgate may be manually opened.

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

Release Systems Schematics Release Systems Schematics

Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views Sunshade - Left

Description and Operation

Rear Hatch/Gate Description and Operation Rear Hatch/Gate

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 Programming and Relearning for scan tool information

Circuit/System Verification

1. Ignition ON.

2. Verify the scan tool Trunk Lid/Liftgate Window Exterior Unlatch Switch parameter changes between Active and Inactive when pressing and releasing the rear compartment lid unlatch switch-exterior.

• If the parameter does not change
Refer to Circuit/System Testing - Liftgate Release Switch Inoperative

• If the parameter changes

3. Verify the operation of the liftgate when commanding the liftgate latch to UNLATCH with the rear compartment lid unlatch switch-exterior.

• If the liftgate does not UNLATCH
Refer to Circuit/System Testing - Liftgate Latch Inoperative

• If the liftgate does UNLATCH

4. All OK.

Circuit/System Testing

Liftgate Release Switch Inoperative

1. Ignition OFF and all vehicle systems OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the S58A rear compartment lid unlatch switch-exterior. It may take up to 2 minutes for all vehicle systems to power down.

2. Test for less than 10 ohms between the ground circuit terminal 1 and ground.

• If 10 ohms or greater

1. Ignition OFF.

2. Test for less than 2 ohms in the ground circuit end to end.

• If 2 ohms or greater, repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.

• If less than 2 ohms, repair the open/high resistance in the ground connection.

• If less than 10 ohms

3. Ignition ON.

4. Verify the scan tool Trunk Lid/Liftgate Window Exterior Unlatch Switch parameter is Inactive.

• If not Inactive

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the K9 body control module.

2. Test for infinite resistance between the signal circuit terminal 2 and ground.

• If less than infinite resistance, repair the short to ground on the circuit.

• If infinite resistance, replace the K9 body control module.

• If Inactive

5. Install a 3 A fused jumper wire between the signal circuit terminal 2 and the ground circuit terminal 1.

6. Verify the scan tool Trunk Lid/Liftgate Window Exterior Unlatch Switch parameter is Active.

• If not Active

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the K9 body control module, ignition ON.

2. Test for less than 1 V between the signal circuit and ground.

• If 1 V or greater, repair the short to voltage on the circuit.

• If less than 1 V

3. Test for less than 2 ohms in the signal circuit end to end.

• If 2 ohms or greater, repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.

• If less than 2 ohms, replace the K9 body control module.

• If Active

7. Test or replace the S58A rear compartment lid unlatch switch-exterior.

Liftgate Latch Inoperative

1. Ignition OFF and all vehicle systems OFF, disconnect the KR95A liftgate release relay. It may take up to 2 minutes for all vehicle systems to power down.

2. Test for less than 10 ohms between the ground circuit terminal 85 and ground.

• If 10 ohms or greater

1. Ignition OFF.

2. Test for less than 2 ohms in the ground circuit end to end.

• If 2 ohms or greater, repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.

• If less than 2 ohms, repair the open/high resistance in the ground connection.

• If less than 10 ohms

3. Ignition ON.

4. Verify a test lamp illuminates between the B+ circuit terminal 87 and ground.

• If the test lamp does not illuminate and the circuit fuse is good

1. Ignition OFF.

2. Test for less than 2 ohms in the B+ circuit end to end.

• If 2 ohms or greater, repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.

• If less than 2 ohms, verify the fuse is not open and there is voltage at the fuse.

• If the test lamp does not illuminate and the circuit fuse is open

1. Ignition OFF.

2. Test for infinite resistance between the B+ circuit and ground.

• If less than infinite resistance, repair the short to ground on the circuit.

• If infinite resistance

3. Disconnect the harness connector at the M30 liftgate latch.

4. Test for infinite resistance between the control circuit terminal 30 and ground.

• If less than infinite resistance, repair the short to ground on the circuit.

• If infinite resistance, replace the KR95A liftgate release relay.

• If the test lamp illuminates

5. Connect a test lamp between the control circuit terminal 86 and the ground circuit terminal 85.

6. Verify the test lamp turns ON and OFF when pressing and releasing the S58A rear compartment lid unlatch switch-exterior.

• If the test lamp is always OFF

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the K9 body control module.

2. Test for infinite resistance between the control circuit and ground.

• If less than infinite resistance, repair the short to ground on the circuit.

• If infinite resistance

3. Test for less than 2 ohms in the control circuit end to end.

• If 2 ohms or greater, repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.

• If less than 2 ohms, replace the K9 body control module.

• If the test lamp is always ON

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the K9 body control module, ignition ON.

2. Test for less than 1 V between the control circuit and ground.

• If 1 V or greater, repair the short to voltage on the circuit.

• If less than 1 V, replace the K9 body control module.

• If the test lamp turns ON and OFF

7. Verify that a test lamp does not illuminate between the control circuit terminal 30 and ground.

• If the test lamp illuminates
Repair the short to voltage on the control circuit

• If the test lamp does not illuminate

8. Ignition OFF and all vehicle systems OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the M30 liftgate latch. It may take up to 2 minutes for all vehicle systems to power down.

9. Test for less than 10 ohms between the ground circuit terminal 1 and ground.

• If 10 ohms or greater

1. Ignition OFF.

2. Test for less than 2 ohms in the ground circuit end to end.

• If 2 ohms or greater, repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.

• If less than 2 ohms, repair the open/high resistance in the ground connection.

• If less than 10 ohms

10. Connect the harness connector at the M30 liftgate latch.

11. Ignition ON, connect a 10 A fused jumper wire between the B+ circuit terminal 87 and the control circuit terminal 30.

12. Verify the M30 liftgate latch is activated.

• If the M30 liftgate latch does not activate

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the M30 liftgate latch.

2. Test for less than 2 ohms in the control circuit end to end.

• If 2 ohms or greater, repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.

• If less than 2 ohms, replace the M30 liftgate latch.

• If the M30 liftgate latch activates

13. Test or replace the KR95A liftgate release relay.

Component Testing

Rear Compartment Lid Latch

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the M30 liftgate latch.

2. Install a 25 A fused jumper wire between the control terminal 3 and 12 V. Install a jumper wire between the ground terminal 1 and ground.

3. Verify the M30 liftgate latch activates

• If the M30 liftgate latch does not activate.
Replace the M30 liftgate latch.

• If the M30 liftgate latch does activate.

4. All OK

Liftgate Release Switch

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the S58A rear compartment lid unlatch switch-exterior.

2. Test for infinite resistance between the signal terminal 2 and the ground terminal 1 with the switch in the open position.

• If less than infinite resistance
Replace the S58A rear compartment lid unlatch switch-exterior.

• If infinite resistance

3. Test for less than 3 ohms between the signal terminal 2 and the ground terminal 1 with the switch in the closed position.

• If 3 ohms or greater
Replace the S58A rear compartment lid unlatch switch-exterior.

• If less than 3 ohms

4. All OK

Relay Test

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the KR95A liftgate release relay.

2. Test for 60-200 ohms between terminals 85 and 86.

• If less than 60 or greater than 200
Replace the KR95A liftgate release relay.

• If between 60-200 ohms

3. Test for infinite resistance between the terminals listed below:

* 30 and 86

* 30 and 87

* 30 and 85

* 85 and 87

• If less than infinite resistance
Replace the KR95A liftgate release relay.

• If infinite resistance

4. Install a 3 A fused jumper wire between relay terminal 85 and 12 V. Install a jumper wire between relay terminal 86 and ground.

5. Test for less than 2 ohms between terminals 30 and 87.

• If 2 ohms or greater
Replace the KR95A liftgate release relay.

• If less than 2 ohms

6. All OK

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification Verification Tests after completing the repair.

* Relay Replacement (Within an Electrical Center) Relay Replacement (Within an Electrical Center)Relay Replacement (Attached to Wire Harness) Relay Replacement (Attached to Wire Harness)

* Liftgate Latch Replacement Service and Repair

* Liftgate Release Switch Replacement Service and Repair

* Control Module References Programming and Relearning for BCM replacement, programming and setup

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