B18E5 - Power Liftgate Front Zone Switch - Stuck: Notes

For a complete wiring diagram, refer to appropriate Wiring Diagram

• >>When Monitored:<< Whenever the power liftgate module is awake.
• >>Set Condition:<< When the power liftgate module senses the liftgate switch sense circuit active (2.0 to 3.0 volts) for longer than 15 seconds, this code will set.

Possible Causes
G25 LIFTGATE SWITCH SENSE CIRCUIT PARTIALLY SHORT TO GROUND
LIFTGATE SWITCH STUCK
POWER LIFTGATE MODULE

Test Step 1 - DTC Present

• With the scan tool, record DTCs.
• Erase DTCs.
• Turn the ignition OFF, wait 10 seconds, then turn the ignition ON.
• Operate the liftgate several times from the overhead switch.
• With the scan tool, check for DTCs.

Does the scan tool display B18E5 - Power Liftgate Front Zone Switch Stuck?

Yes

• Go to Test Step 2 Test Step 2 - Liftgate Release Switch Stuck 

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 BODY VERIFICATION TEST .