B1969
B1969 - Power Liftgate Open Direction Excessive Position Sensor Counts
For a complete wiring diagram, refer to
• When Monitored: During power liftgate opening cycle.
• Set Condition: If the PLG module detects that the power liftgate drive unit has generated excessive pulses during a full power cycle, this code will set.
Test Step 1 - DTC Present
• With the scan tool, record and erase DTCs.
• Turn the ignition OFF, wait 10 seconds, then turn the ignition ON.
• Operate the power liftgate several times from stop to stop if possible.
• With the scan tool, read Active DTCs.
Does the scan tool display B1969 - Power Liftgate Open Direction Excessive Position Sensor Counts?
Yes
• Go to Test Step 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.
• Perform the Body Verification Test. Refer to => Non-DTC Based Diagnostics. Body Interior
Test Step 2 - Binding Liftgate
• Examine the liftgate for proper alignment, worn or binding hinges, weak liftgate prop assembly, loose/hard weatherstrip, for wear or anything that would cause an obstruction to proper operation.
• If necessary manually operate the power liftgate on a known good vehicle and notice the effort needed to open and close for comparison.
Were there any mechanical problems found?
Yes
• Refer to service information for the related symptoms.
• Perform the Body Verification Test. Refer to => Non-DTC Based Diagnostics. Body Interior
No
• Go to Test Step 3
Test Step 3 - Power Liftgate Module - Position Sense Open
• Operate the liftgate from the full closed position and put an obstacle in its path to make it reverse.
Did the liftgate reverse back to the closed position?
Yes
• Go to Test Step 4.
No
• Replace the power liftgate module.
• Perform the Body Verification Test. Refer to => Non-DTC Based Diagnostics. Body Interior
Test Step 4 - Check the Ground Circuit for an Open Or High Resistance
• Turn the ignition OFF.
• Disconnect the power liftgate drive unit harness connector.
• Measure the resistance of the ground circuit to ground.
• Wiggle the harness and check for an intermittent open condition.
Is the resistance less than 2.0 ohms?
Yes
• Go to Test Step 5
No
• Repair the ground circuit for an open.
• Perform the Body Verification Test. Refer to => Non-DTC Based Diagnostics. Body Interior
Test Step 5 - Check the Logic Ground for an Open
• Measure the resistance between the ground and the logic ground circuit in the power liftgate drive unit connector.
• Wiggle the harness and check for an intermittent open condition.
Is the resistance less than 2.0 ohms?
Yes
• Go to Test Step 6
No
• Repair the logic ground circuit for an open.
• Perform the Body Verification Test. Refer to => Non-DTC Based Diagnostics. Body Interior
Test Step 6 - Full Open Switch Circuit Open
• Disconnect the power liftgate module C1 harness connector.
• Measure the resistance of the full open switch circuit between the power liftgate drive unit connector and the power liftgate module C1 connector.
Is the resistance less than 5.0 ohms?
Yes
• Go to Test Step 7
No
• Repair the full open switch circuit for an open.
• Perform the Body Verification Test. Refer to => Non-DTC Based Diagnostics. Body Interior
Test Step 7 - Liftgate Full Open Switch Sense Circuit Short to Ground
• Measure the resistance between ground and the full open switch circuit.
Is the resistance less than 10k ohms?
Yes
• Repair the full open switch circuit for a short to ground.
• Perform the Body Verification Test. Refer to => Non-DTC Based Diagnostics. Body Interior
No
• Replace the power liftgate drive unit.
• Perform the Body Verification Test. Refer to => Non-DTC Based Diagnostics. Body Interior