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B195F-11






B195F-11-POWER LIFTGATE CHIME CONTROL - CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND





For a complete wiring diagram, refer to the Wiring Information.

- When Monitored:
Whenever the Power Liftgate Module is activating the chime.

- Set Condition:
The power liftgate module has detected the chime circuit voltage is low.





1. DTC PRESENT
1. With the scan tool, record the DTCs.
2. Erase the DTCs.
3. Turn the ignition off, wait 10 seconds, then turn the ignition on.
4. Operate the liftgate several times.
5. With the scan tool, read the Active DTCs.

Does the scan tool display; B195F-11-POWER LIFTGATE CHIME CONTROL - CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND?

Yes

- Go To 2

No

- Test complete, the condition or conditions that originally set this DTC are not present at this time. Using the wiring diagrams as a guide, check all related splices and connectors for signs of water intrusion, corrosion, pushed out or bent terminals and correct pin tension.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Body Verification Test.

2. CHIME SHORTED




1. Disconnect the Power Liftgate Chime harness connector.
2. Erase the DTCs.
3. Turn the ignition off, wait 10 seconds, then turn the ignition on.
4. Operate the Power Liftgate.
5. With the scan tool, read the Active DTCs.

Does the scan tool display; B195F-11-POWER LIFTGATE CHIME CONTROL - CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND?

Yes

- Go To 3

No

- Replace the Power Liftgate Chime. Power Liftgate Chime - Removal.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Body Verification Test.

3. (Q94) LIFTGATE CHIME DRIVER CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND




1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the Power Liftgate Module C2 harness connector.
3. Measure the resistance between ground and the (Q94) Liftgate Chime Driver circuit.

Is the resistance below 10K Ohms?

Yes

- Repair the (Q94) Liftgate Chime Driver circuit for a short to ground.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Body Verification Test.

No

- Replace the Power Liftgate Module. Power Liftgate Control Module - Removal.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Body Verification Test.