Test Step 5 - Liftgate Open Driver Circuit Short to Liftgate Close Driver Circuit

Fig 1: Testing Liftgate Open Driver Circuit Short To Liftgate Close Driver Circuit

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• Disconnect the power liftgate drive unit connector.
• Measure the resistance between the liftgate open driver circuit and the liftgate close driver circuit.

Is the resistance less than 10k ohms?

No

• Replace the power liftgate drive unit. Refer to POWER LIFTGATE DRIVE UNIT .
• Perform the Body Verification Test. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .

Yes

• Repair the liftgate open driver circuit for a short to the liftgate close driver circuit.
• Perform the Body Verification Test. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .