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PINPOINT TEST G : The Alarm System Activates When Opening The Liftgate With A Correctly Cut Key

  1. G1 BYPASS THE LIFTGATE ANTI-THEFT INHIBIT SWITCH

    • Disconnect: Liftgate Anti-Theft Inhibit Switch.
    • Ignition ON.
    • Using a scan tool, view BCM PIDs.
    • Using a scan tool, monitor the BCM KCS_Lgate/Tr PID.
    • Connect a fused jumper wire:
      Positive Lead Measurement / Action Negative Lead
      C4813-1
      GFD33601Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
      C4813-2

    Does the PID indicate Unlock? 

    Yes  REMOVE the jumper wire. GO to  G2.
    No  REMOVE the jumper wire. INSTALL a new liftgate lock cylinder. REFER to Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems - Without Intelligent Access (IA) .
  2. G2 CHECK THE LIFTGATE ANTI-THEFT INHIBIT SWITCH GROUND CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN

    • Using a scan tool, monitor the BCM KCS_Lgate/Tr PIDs.
    • Connect a fused jumper wire:
      Positive Lead Measurement / Action Negative Lead
      C4813-1
      GFD33601Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
      Ground

    Does the PID indicate Unlock? 

    Yes  REMOVE the jumper wire. REPAIR the circuit.
    No  REMOVE the jumper wire. GO to  G3.
  3. G3 CHECK THE LIFTGATE ANTI-THEFT INHIBIT SWITCH INPUT CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN

    • Ignition OFF.
    • Disconnect: BCM C2280C.
    • Measure:
      Positive Lead Measurement / Action Negative Lead
      C4813-1
      GFD33596Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
      C2280C-17

    Is the resistance greater than 3 ohms? 

    Yes  GO to  G4.
    No  REPAIR the circuit.
  4. G4 CHECK FOR CORRECT BCM OPERATION

    • Ignition OFF.
    • Disconnect and inspect all BCM connectors.
    • Repair:
      • corrosion (install new connector or terminals - clean module pins)
      • damaged or bent pins - install new terminals/pins
      • pushed-out pins - install new pins as necessary
    • Reconnect all BCM connectors. Make sure they seat and latch correctly.
    • Operate the system and determine if the concern is still present.

    Is the concern still present? 

    Yes  CHECK OASIS for any applicable TSBs. If a TSB exists for this concern, DISCONTINUE this test and FOLLOW TSB instructions. If no TSBs address this concern, INSTALL a new BCM. REFER to REFER to Multifunction Electronic Modules .
    No  The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by module connections. ADDRESS the root cause of any connector or pin issues.