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Liftgate Ajar Lamp

The liftgate ajar lamp gives an indication when the liftgate is not completely latched. When the ignition switch is in the On position, battery voltage is supplied to one side of the indicator lamp. A normally- open, liftgate ajar switch is hard wired in series between the other side of the indicator lamp and ground. When the liftgate is opened, the liftgate ajar switch closes providing a path to ground. This causes the liftgate ajar lamp to light.

The liftgate ajar switch is integral to the liftgate latch. Refer to Accessories and Optional Equipment/Antitheft and Alarm Systems for more information on the liftgate ajar switch.