Full Open Switch

Full Open Switch Location:

The full open switch is located on the gear motor housing and is used to signal the power lift-gate control module when the power liftgate is in the full open position. Two wires are used from the full open switch contacts to the gear motor assemblies main electrical connector. The full open switch is a serviceable component.

When the power liftgate reaches the full open position, the gear motor housing mounted full open switch electrical contacts close. This sends a ground signal to the power liftgate control module, telling the module that the liftgate has reached the full open position.