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B1958






B1958 - Power Liftgate Drive Clutch Control Circuit Low






For a complete wiring diagram, refer to.

When Monitored: Whenever the power liftgate is power opening or closing.

Set Condition: The power liftgate module has detected the clutch driver circuit current is over five amps.






Test Step 1 - DTC Present

With the scan tool, record DTCs and any liftgate inhibitors.

Erase DTCs.

Turn the ignition OFF, wait 10 seconds, then turn the ignition ON.

Operate the liftgate several times.

With the scan tool, check for DTCs.

Does the scan tool display B1958 - Power Liftgate Drive Clutch Control Circuit Low?

Yes

Go to Test Step 2

No

Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors for an intermittent condition.

Perform the Body Verification Test. Refer to => Non-DTC Based Diagnostics. Body Interior

Test Step 2 - Power Liftgate Drive Unit






Disconnect the power liftgate drive unit harness connector.

Erase DTCs.

Turn the ignition OFF, wait 10 seconds, then turn the ignition ON.

With the scan tool, check for DTCs.

Does the scan tool display B1958 - Power Liftgate Drive Clutch Control Circuit Low?

Yes

Go to Test Step 3

No

Replace the power liftgate drive unit.

Perform the Body Verification Test. Refer to => Non-DTC Based Diagnostics. Body Interior

Test Step 3 - Liftgate Clutch Driver Circuit Short to Ground






Turn the ignition OFF.

Disconnect the power liftgate module C1 harness connector.

Measure the resistance between ground and the liftgate clutch driver circuit.

Is the resistance less than 10k ohms?

No

Replace the power liftgate module.

Perform the Body Verification Test. Refer to => Non-DTC Based Diagnostics. Body Interior

Yes

Repair the liftgate clutch driver circuit for a short to ground.

Perform the Body Verification Test. Refer to => Non-DTC Based Diagnostics. Body Interior