B197B
B197B-POWER LIFTGATE OPEN DIRECTION - PAWL SWITCH PERFORMANCE
For a complete wiring diagram refer to Diagrams/Electrical
- When Monitored:
Whenever the power liftgate is performing an open operation.
- Set Condition:
The pawl switch was not detected as returning to ground after a latch release operation.
Diagnostic Test
1.DTC PRESENT
With the scan tool, record and erase DTC's.
Turn the ignition off, wait 10 seconds, then turn the ignition on.
Operate the power liftgate several times if possible.
With the scan tool, read ACTIVE DTCs.
Does the scan tool display B197B-POWER LIFTGATE OPEN DIRECTION - PAWL SWITCH PERFORMANCE?
Yes
- Go To 2
No
- Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors for an intermittent condition. Operate the door several times and check for any binding or other obstructions.
- Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. Body Verification Test
2.BINDING LIFTGATE
Examine the liftgate for proper fit and alignment, loose/hard or torn seals, misaligned latch striker or anything that would cause an obstruction to proper operation.
Manually operate the liftgate of a known good vehicle and notice the effort needed to open and close.
Compare the effort needed on the disabled liftgate.
Especially notice the effort needed to unlatch and close the liftgate.
Does it take more effort to operate the liftgate than it should?
Yes
- Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. Body Verification Test
No
- Go To 3
3.(Q60) LIFTGATE PAWL SWITCH SENSE SHORT TO VOLTAGE
Disconnect the Power Liftgate Latch harness connector.
Measure the voltage between the (Q901) Logic Ground circuit and the (Q60) Liftgate Pawl Switch Sense circuit in the Liftgate Latch harness connector.
Wiggle the harness while observing the voltmeter.
Is there any voltage present?
No
- Go To 4
Yes
- Repair the (Q60) Liftgate Pawl Switch Sense circuit for a short to voltage.
- Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. Body Verification Test
4.(Q901) LOGIC GROUND WIRE OPEN
Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the Power Liftgate Module C2 harness connector.
Measure the resistance of the (Q901) Logic Ground circuit between the PLG Module C2 harness connector and the Liftgate Latch harness connector.
Wiggle the harness while observing the ohmmeter.
Is the resistance below 2.0 ohms?
Yes
- Go To 5
No
- Repair the (Q901) Logic Ground wire for an open.
- Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. Body Verification Test
5.(Q60) LIFTGATE PAWL SWITCH SENSE WIRE OPEN
Measure the resistance of the (Q60) Liftgate Pawl Switch Sense wire between the PLG C2 connector and the Liftgate Latch connector.
Wiggle the harness while observing the ohmmeter.
Is the resistance below 2.0 ohms?
Yes
- Go To 6
No
- Repair the (Q60) Liftgate Pawl Switch Sense wire for an open.
- Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. Body Verification Test
6.(Q84) LIFTGATE LATCH CINCH DRIVER CIRCUIT OPEN
Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the Power Liftgate Module C2 harness connector.
Disconnect the Power Liftgate Latch harness connector.
Measure the resistance of the (Q84) Liftgate Latch Cinch Driver circuit between the Power Liftgate Module C2 harness connector and the Power Liftgate Latch harness connector.
Wiggle the harness and check for an intermittent open condition.
Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?
Yes
- Go To 7
No
- Repair the (Q84) Liftgate Latch Cinch Driver wire for an open.
- Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. Body Verification Test
7.(Q85) LIFTGATE LATCH RELEASE DRIVER CIRCUIT OPEN
Measure the resistance of the (Q85) Liftgate Latch Release Driver circuit between the Power Liftgate Module C2 harness connector and the Power Liftgate Latch harness connector.
Wiggle the harness and check for an intermittent open condition.
Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?
Yes
- Go To 8
No
- Repair the (Q85) Liftgate Latch Release Driver wire for an open.
- Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. Body Verification Test
8.(Q84) LIFTGATE LATCH CINCH DRIVER CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND
Measure the resistance between ground and the (Q84) Liftgate Latch Cinch Driver circuit.
Wiggle the harness and check for an intermittent short condition.
Is the resistance below 1000.0 ohms?
No
- Go To 10
Yes
- Repair the (Q84) Liftgate Latch Cinch Driver wire for a short to ground.
- Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. Body Verification Test
9.CHECK THE (Q84) LIFTGATE LATCH CINCH DRIVER CIRCUIT AND THE (Q85) LIFTGATE LATCH RELEASE DRIVER CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE
Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the Power Liftgate Module C2 harness connector.
Disconnect the Power Liftgate Latch harness connector.
Turn the ignition on.
Measure the voltage of the (Q84) Liftgate Latch Cinch Driver circuit and the (Q85) Liftgate Latch Release Driver circuit.
Is there any voltage present?
Yes
- Repair the (Q84) Liftgate Latch Cinch Driver circuit or the (Q85) Liftgate Latch Release Driver circuit for a short to voltage.
No
- Go To 10
10.POWER LIFTGATE MODULE
With the scan tool under PLGM, monitor the PAWL SWITCH STATUS.
Using a screwdriver, click the latch to the first detent while observing the scan tool.
Unlatch the latch by pressing the handle switch and observe the scan tool for a change of state.
Repeat this step several times while moving the liftgate in different positions and wiggling the harness to check for an intermittent open circuit.
Did the scan tool show the switch state changing correctly every time?
Yes
- Check the Power Liftgate Module and Power Liftgate Latch harness and connectors for damage, and repair as necessary. If the Power Liftgate Module and Power Liftgate Latch harness and connectors are OK, replace the Power Liftgate Module.
- Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. Body Verification Test
No
- Replace the Power Liftgate Latch.
- Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. Body Verification Test