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PINPOINT TEST C : The Power Liftgate Stops in Secondary Latch Position

  1. C1 CHECK THE MANUAL OPERATION OF THE LIFTGATE

    • Turn the power liftgate off (disable) from the message center.
    • While manually opening and closing the liftgate, check the liftgate for:
      • liftgate/wedge alignment
      • strut operation (struts should push liftgate open when beyond half open)
      • power liftgate motor (should move freely while manually opening and closing liftgate and be securely mounted to the liftgate and bracket)
      • power liftgate latch (should latch completely)

    Does the liftgate open and close correctly? 

    Yes  GO to  C2.
    No  REPAIR as necessary.
  2. C2 CHECK THE LIFTGATE LATCH AND STRIKER ALIGNMENT

    • Inspect the striker and latch for correct alignment.

    Is the latch and striker aligned correctly? 

    Yes  GO to  C3.
    No  ALIGN the liftgate and striker. Refer to Liftgate Alignment .
  3. C3 CHECK THE DETENT AND FORKBOLT SWITCH PIDs

    • Using the scan tool, view LTM PIDs.
    • Operate the liftgate manually while monitoring the LTM PIDs :
      • Detent Switch Status (DETENTSW)
      • Forkbolt Switch Status (FORKBLT_S)
      • Forkbolt Secondary Switch (FKSWSEC)
    • Begin with the liftgate in the open position, then slowly close the liftgate into each of the latch positions specified by the table below.
      Liftgate Latch Position DETENTSW FORKBLT_S FKSWSEC
      Fully unlatched Inactive Active Active
      Primary Active Inactive Inactive

    Do the switch states agree with the table? 

    Yes  GO to  C4.
    No  GO to Pinpoint Test L .
  4. C4 CHECK FOR CORRECT LTM OPERATION

    • Ignition OFF.
    • Disconnect and inspect all LTM 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 the LTM 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 LTM. Refer to Liftgate/Trunk Module (LTM) .
    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.