Test Step 7 - Liftgate Full Open Switch Sense Circuit Short to Ground

Fig 1: Liftgate Full Open Switch Sense Circuit Short to Ground

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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 BODY VERIFICATION TEST .

No

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