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B1986






B1986-POWER LIFTGATE LATCH CONTROL 2 CIRCUIT OPEN





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

- When Monitored:
Anytime the Power Liftgate is in a latch power cinching or releasing operation.

- Set Condition:
When the Power Liftgate Module detects an open circuit between the latch motor outputs.





1. DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) PRESENT
1. Using the scan tool, read and clear all active DTCs.
2. Turn the ignition off, wait 10 seconds, then turn the ignition on.
3. Operate the power liftgate several times if possible.
4. Using the scan tool, read DTCs.

Does the scan tool display B1986-POWER LIFTGATE LATCH CONTROL 2 CIRCUIT OPEN?

Yes

- Go To 2

No

- Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors for an intermittent condition. Operate the liftgate several times and check for any binding conditions in the latch assembly.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Body Verification Test.

2. CHECK THE LIFTGATE LATCH CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN




1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the Power Liftgate Module C2 harness connector.
3. Measure the resistance between the (Q84) Liftgate Latch Cinch Driver circuit and the (Q85) Liftgate Latch Release Driver circuit.

Is the resistance approximately 4.0 Ohms?

Yes

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

No

- Go To 3

3. CHECK THE (Q84) LIFTGATE LATCH CINCH DRIVER CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN




1. Disconnect the Power Liftgate Latch harness connector.
2. 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.

Is the resistance below 5.0 Ohms?

Yes

- Go To 4

No

- Repair the (Q84) Liftgate Latch Cinch Driver circuit for an open.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Body Verification Test.

4. CHECK THE (Q85) LIFTGATE LATCH RELEASE DRIVER CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN




1. 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.

Is the resistance below 5.0 Ohms?

Yes

- Replace the Power Liftgate Latch assembly.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Body Verification Test.

No

- Repair the (Q85) Liftgate Latch Release Driver circuit for an open.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Body Verification Test.