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Rear Hatch/Gate Ajar Indicator Malfunction




Rear Hatch/Gate Ajar Indicator Malfunction

Diagnostic Instructions

* Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.

* Review Strategy Based Diagnosis Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.

* Diagnostic Procedure Instructions Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category.

Diagnostic Fault Information






Circuit/System Description

The body control module (BCM) supplies a 12V signal to the rear compartment lid ajar switch signal circuit. When the liftgate latch releases the rear hatch, the rear compartment lid ajar switch, which is internal to the liftgate latch, is supplied with ground which causes the rear hatch/gate ajar switch signal circuit to be pulled low. The BCM interprets this and communicates via serial data to the driver information center which will display the Hatch Open message.

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

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Connector End View Reference

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Description and Operation

Liftgate Ajar Indicator Description and Operation Liftgate Ajar Indicator

Electrical Information Reference

* Circuit Testing Circuit Testing

* Connector Repairs Connector Repairs

* Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections

* Wiring Repairs Wiring Repairs

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References Programming and Relearning for scan tool information

Circuit/System Verification

1. Vehicle in Service Mode.

2. Verify the scan tool Rear Closure Ajar Switch parameter changes between Inactive and Active when opening and closing the rear hatch.

If the parameter does not change
Refer to Circuit/System Testing.

If the parameter changes

3. All OK.

Circuit/System Testing

1. Vehicle OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the A23C liftgate latch assembly. It may take up to 2 minutes for all vehicle systems to power down.

2. Test for less than 10 ohms between the ground circuit terminal 1 and ground.

If 10 ohms or greater

1. Vehicle OFF.

2. Test for less than 2 ohms in the ground circuit end to end.

If 2 ohms or greater, repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.

If less than 2 ohms, repair the open/high resistance in the ground connection.

If less than 10 ohms

3. Vehicle in Service Mode.

4. Verify the scan tool Rear Closure Ajar Switch parameter is Inactive.

If not Inactive

1. Vehicle OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the K9 body control module.

2. Test for infinite resistance between the signal circuit terminal 4 and ground.

If less than infinite resistance, repair the short to ground on the circuit.

If infinite resistance, replace the K9 body control module.

If Inactive

5. Install a 3 A fused jumper wire between the signal circuit terminal 2 and the ground circuit terminal 1.

6. Verify the scan tool Rear Closure Ajar Switch parameter is Active.

If not Active

1. Vehicle OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the K9 body control module, Vehicle in Service Mode.

2. Test for less than 1 V between the signal circuit and ground.

If 1 V or greater, repair the short to voltage on the circuit.

If less than 1 V

3. Test for less than 2 ohms in the signal circuit end to end.

If 2 ohms or greater, repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.

If less than 2 ohms, replace the K9 body control module.

If Active

7. Test or replace the A23C liftgate latch assembly.

Component Testing

1. Vehicle OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the A23C liftgate latch assembly.

2. Test for infinite resistance between the signal terminal 2 and the ground terminal 1 with the switch in the open position.

If less than infinite resistance
Replace the A23C liftgate latch assembly.

If infinite resistance

3. Test for less than 3 ohms between the signal terminal 2 and the ground terminal 1 with the switch in the closed position.

If 3 ohms or greater
Replace the A23C liftgate latch assembly.

If less than 3 ohms

4. All OK

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification Verification Tests after completing the diagnostic procedure.

* Liftgate Latch Replacement Service and Repair

* Control Module References Programming and Relearning for BCM replacement, programming and setup