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B1980






B1980 - Power Liftgate Latch Control 1 Circuit Low






For a complete wiring diagram, refer to.

When Monitored: Anytime the power liftgate is in a latch cinch or release operation.

Set Condition: When the liftgate latch motor cinch or release output is pulled low prior to or during a latch cinch or release operation, 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 if possible.

With the scan tool, check for DTCs.

If the B210D - Battery Voltage LOW DTC is present, repair that code before proceeding.

Does the scan tool display B1980 - Power Liftgate Latch Control 1 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. Operate the liftgate several times and check for any binding conditions in the latch assembly.

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

Test Step 2 - Binding Liftgate Latch

Examine the liftgate for proper alignment, worn or binding hinges, latch alignment or anything that would cause an obstruction to proper operation.

With an open liftgate, manually close the latch and open it with the handle switch several times.

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 - Check the Liftgate Latch Cinch Driver Circuit for a Short to the Logic Ground






Turn the ignition OFF.

Disconnect the power liftgate latch connector.

Measure the resistance between the logic ground circuit and the liftgate latch cinch driver circuit in the latch connector.

Wiggle the harness and check for an intermittent short circuit condition.

Is the resistance less than 10k ohms?

Yes

Go to Test Step 6

No

Go to Test Step 4

Test Step 4 - Check the Liftgate Latch Release Driver Circuit for a Short to the Logic Ground






Measure the resistance between the logic ground circuit and the liftgate latch release driver circuit in the latch connector.

Wiggle the harness and check for an intermittent short circuit condition.

Is the resistance less than 10k ohms?

Yes

Go to Test Step 6

No

Go to Test Step 5

Test Step 5 - Check the Liftgate Latch Cinch Driver Circuit for a Short to the Liftgate Latch Release Driver Circuit






Disconnect the power liftgate module C2 harness connector.

Measure the resistance between the liftgate latch cinch driver circuit and the liftgate latch release driver circuit.

Is the resistance less than 10k ohms?

Yes

Repair the liftgate latch cinch driver circuit for a short to the liftgate latch release driver circuit.

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

No

Replace the power liftgate latch assembly.

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

Test Step 6 - Check the Liftgate Latch Release Driver Circuit for a Short to Ground






Disconnect the power liftgate module C2 harness connector.

Measure the resistance between ground and the liftgate latch Release driver circuit.

Wiggle the harness and check for an intermittent short circuit condition.

Is the resistance less than 10k ohms?

Yes

Repair the liftgate latch release driver circuit for a short to ground.

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

No

Go to Test Step 7

Test Step 7 - Check the Liftgate Latch Cinch Driver Circuit for a Short to Ground






Measure the resistance between ground and the liftgate latch cinch driver circuit.

Wiggle the harness and check for an intermittent short circuit condition.

Is the resistance less than 10k ohms?

Yes

Repair the liftgate latch cinch driver circuit for a short to ground.

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

No

Replace the power liftgate module.

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