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Circuit/System Verification

  1. Ignition ON.
  2. Verify the K39 Liftgate Control Module is programmed with the latest software.
    • If the software is not the latest 

      Refer to Control Module References for liftgate control module replacement, programming and setup.

    • If the software is the latest 
  3. Verify the K39 Liftgate Control Module does not have any current DTCs set.
    • If the K39 Liftgate Control Module does not have any current DTCs set 
  4. Verify DTC B2494 or B153F is not set as a history DTC.
    • If the K39 Liftgate Control Module does not have any history DTCs set 
  5. Verify the scan tool Liftgate Mode Switch parameter is between 125 counts and 350 counts and changes while rotating the S45B Liftgate Control Switch-Interior.
    • If between 125 counts and 350 counts and changes 
  6. Verify the scan tool Liftgate Front Control Switch parameter changes between Inactive and Active when pressing the S45B Liftgate Control Switch-Interior.
    • If the parameter changes 
  7. Liftgate Closed, verify the scan tool Liftgate Latch Pawl Switch, Liftgate Latch Ratchet Switch, and Liftgate Latch Sector Switch parameters are as listed below:
    • Liftgate Latch Pawl Switch parameter Close
    • Liftgate Latch Ratchet Switch parameter Close
    • Liftgate Latch Sector Switch parameter Inactive
    • If the parameters are as listed 
  8. Verify the scan tool Liftgate Handle Switch parameter changes between Active and Inactive when pressing the S46 Liftgate Handle Switch.
    • If the parameter changes 
  9. Using either the power door lock switches or a scan tool, command the LOCK all doors and UNLOCK all doors. This will set the liftgate module door lock status to Unlock.
  10. Verify the A23C Liftgate Latch Assembly will activate and release the liftgate when pressing the S46 Liftgate Handle Switch.
    • If the A23C Liftgate Latch Assembly activates 
  11. Liftgate Open, verify that the liftgate will remain at or near the full open position and does not slowly close.
    • If the liftgate remains in the full open position 
  12. Liftgate Open, verify the scan tool Liftgate Secondary Obstacle Detection parameter is between 3V-3.5V.
    • If between 3V-3.5V 
  13. Liftgate Open, verify the scan tool Liftgate Latch Pawl Switch, Liftgate Latch Ratchet Switch, and Liftgate Latch Sector Switch parameters are as listed below:
    • Liftgate Latch Pawl Switch parameter Open
    • Liftgate Latch Ratchet Switch parameter Open
    • Liftgate Latch Sector Switch parameter Inactive
    • If the parameters are as listed 
  14. Verify the scan tool Liftgate Rear Close Switch parameter changes between Active and Inactive when pressing the B70 Liftgate Close Switch.
    • If the parameter changes 
    15. NOTE:

    Verify the S45B Liftgate Control Switch-Interior has been set to the 3/4 or Max position.

  15. Verify the A23C Liftgate Latch Assembly will release the liftgate and will power open and close when pressing the S45B Liftgate Control Switch - Interior
    • If the liftgate smoothly powers open and powers close 
  16. Verify the liftgate has not been auto reversing un-expectedly.
    • If the liftgate has been auto reversing, inspect both liftgate object sensors for interference or deformity 
    • If the liftgate has not been auto reversing un-expectedly 
  17. All OK.
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