B25A7
B25A7-00-TRUNK/LIFTGATE HANDLE SENSOR
For a complete wiring diagram, refer to the Wiring Information.
NOTE: This DTC is set when there is a malfunction with the PEM Lock/Unlock Switch on the License Plate Lamp Bar.
- When Monitored:
During a passive entry event.
- Set Condition:
If the PEM Lock/Unlock Switch in the License Plate Lamp Bar stays active for longer than 60 seconds or the button is stuck, this code will set.
1. TEST FOR INTERMITTENT CONDITION
1. Turn the ignition on.
2. Using the scan tool, record and erase the DTCs.
3. Open the left front window.
4. Turn the ignition off and close all doors.
5. Have the FOBIK outside the car and within six (6) feet from the liftgate light bar.
6. Lock and Unlock the liftgate using the push button toggle switch on the Liftgate Lamp Bar several times.
7. Turn the ignition on.
8. Using the scan tool, read the Active DTCs.
9. Wait for three (3) minutes.
Does the scan tool display: B25A7-00-TRUNK/LIFTGATE HANDLE SENSOR as active?
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. PEM LIFTGATE LOCK/UNLOCK SWITCH
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the License Plate Lamp Bar harness connector.
3. Turn the ignition on.
4. Using the scan tool, record and erase the DTCs.
5. Using the scan tool, read the Active DTCs.
6. Wait for three (3) minutes.
Does the scan tool display: B25A7-00-TRUNK/LIFTGATE HANDLE SENSOR as active?
Yes
- Go To 3
No
- Replace the License Plate Lamp Bar. Exterior Handle Lamp Bar - Removal.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Body Verification Test.
3. (P30) PEM LIFTGATE LOCK/UNLOCK SWITCH SENSE CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the PEM C1 harness connector.
3. Measure the resistance between ground and the (P30) PEM Liftgate Lock/Unlock Switch Sense circuit.
Is the resistance below 20K Ohms?
Yes
- Repair the short in the (P30) PEM Liftgate Lock/Unlock Switch Sense circuit.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Body Verification Test.
No
- Go To 4
4. (P30) PEM LIFTGATE LOCK/UNLOCK SWITCH SENSE CIRCUIT SHORTED TO THE (P39) PEM LIFTGATE LOCK/UNLOCK SWITCH RETURN CIRCUIT
1. Measure the resistance between the (P30) PEM Liftgate Lock/Unlock Switch Sense circuit and the (P39) PEM Liftgate Lock/Unlock Switch Return circuit.
Is the resistance below 20K Ohms?
Yes
- Repair the (P30) PEM Liftgate Lock/Unlock Switch Sense circuit for a short to the (P39) PEM Liftgate Lock/Unlock Switch Return circuit.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Body Verification Test.
No
- Replace the Passive Entry Module (PEM). Passive Entry Module - Removal.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Body Verification Test.