Liftgate Ajar Circuit Shorted To Ground (Durango)
- Disconnect Black 2-pin liftgate ajar switch connector, located in center of rear liftgate. Connect scan tool to Data Link Connector (DLC), under lower left side of instrument panel. Turn ignition on. Select INPUTS/OUTPUTS, then LIFTGATE AJAR SW. If scan tool displays liftgate ajar switch status as CLOSED, go to next step. If scan tool displays liftgate ajar switch status as OPEN, replace liftgate ajar switch assembly. Information on liftgate ajar switch assembly replacement is not available from manufacturer.
- Turn ignition off. Disconnect Gray 16-pin Central Timer Module (CTM) connector C2. CTM is located behind left side kick panel. Using test light connected to battery voltage, probe Tan/Black wire terminal at liftgate ajar switch connector. If test light illuminates, repair short to ground in Tan/Black wire between Gray 16-pin CTM connector C2 terminal No. 7 and liftgate ajar switch connector. If test light does not illuminate, replace CTM. See CENTRAL TIMER MODULE under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.