Diagnostic Test
- CHECK FOR PCM DTCS NOTE:
Make sure the battery is fully charged and serviceable before proceeding.
- CHECK FOR AN ACTIVE DTC
- With the scan tool, create a Vehicle Scan Report and attach it to the repair order.
- Start the engine and run for two minutes.
- With the scan tool, read PLGM Active DTCs.
Is the DTC active?
Yes
- Go To 3
No
- Perform the TESTING FOR AN INTERMITTENT CONDITION procedure. Refer to TESTING FOR AN INTERMITTENT CONDITION .
- CHECK THE (A111) FUSED B(+) CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN OR HIGH RESISTANCE
- Turn the ignition off.
- Disconnect the PLGM C2 harness connector.
- Start the engine.
- Measure the voltage between ground and the (A111) Fused B(+) circuit at the Power Liftgate C2 connector.
- Compare the voltage read at the PLGM C2 connector with a direct connection at the battery.
Is the voltage at the PLGM C2 connector within 0.5 of a volt of the battery voltage?
Yes
- Go To 4
No
- Repair the (A111) Fused B(+) circuit for an open or high resistance.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
- CHECK THE (Z924) GROUND CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN OR HIGH RESISTANCE
- Turn the ignition off.
- Using a 12 volt test light, connect one end to the (A111) Fused B(+) circuit and the other end to the (Z924) Ground in the Liftgate C2 harness connector.NOTE:
The test light must illuminate brightly. Compare the brightness to that of a direct connection to the battery.
Does the test tight illuminate brightly?
Yes
- Go To 5
No
- Repair the (Z924) Ground circuit for an open or high resistance.
- Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
- CHECK RELATED HARNESS CONNECTIONS
- Disconnect all PLGM harness connectors.
- Disconnect all related in-line harness connections (if equipped).
- Disconnect the related component harness connectors.
- Inspect harness connectors, component connectors, and all male and female terminals for the following conditions:
- Proper connector installation.
- Damaged connector locks.
- Corrosion.
- Other signs of water intrusion.
- Weather seal damage (if equipped).
- Bent terminals.
- Overheating due to a poor connection (terminal may be discolored due to excessive current draw).
- Terminals that have been pushed back into the connector cavity.
- Perform a terminal drag test on each connector terminal to verify proper terminal tension.
Repair any conditions that are found.
- Reconnect all PLGM harness connectors. Be certain that all harness connectors are fully seated and the connector locks are fully engaged.
- Reconnect all in-line harness connectors (if equipped). Be certain that all connectors are fully seated and the connector locks are fully engaged.
- Reconnect all related component harness connectors. Be certain that all connectors are fully seated and the connector locks are fully engaged.
- With the scan tool, erase DTCs.
- Using the recorded Vehicle Scan Report, along with the When Monitored and Set Conditions above, operate the vehicle in the conditions that set the DTC.
- With the scan tool, read PLGM DTCs.
Did the DTC return?
Yes
- Replace the Power Liftgate Module (PLGM) in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to MODULE, POWER LIFTGATE (PLGM), REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
- Test complete.