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Test G: The Liftgate Latch Release Is Inoperative/Does Not Operate Correctly

PINPOINT TEST G: THE LIFTGATE LATCH RELEASE IS INOPERATIVE/DOES NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY

Normal Operation
The SJB does not release the liftgate unless the doors have been unlocked electronically or the request is initiated from a remote keyless entry (RKE) integrated keyhead transmitter (IKT).

The SJB sends a voltage signal to the liftgate release switch through circuit CPL45 (BN). When the switch is activated, the signal is routed to ground through circuit GD147 (BK/VT). When the SJB detects a request from the liftgate release switch, the SJB provides voltage through circuit CPL10 (BN/BU) to the liftgate latch (vehicles equipped with a manual liftgate) or the liftgate/trunk module (LTM) (vehicles equipped with a power liftgate). For vehicles with a manual liftgate, ground for the liftgate latch is provided through circuit GD147 (BK/VT).

DTC B2666 (Liftgate Release Switch Circuit Failure) - is a continuous and on-demand DTC that sets when the SJB detects a short to ground on the liftgate release switch input circuit CPL45 (BN). The DTC is also set if the liftgate release switch is actuated for longer than 2 minutes.

DTC B273A (Liftgate Release Output Circuit Shorted to Ground) - is a continuous DTC that sets when the SJB detects a short to ground on the liftgate latch release output circuit CPL10 (GN/WH).

DTC B273B (Liftgate Release Output Circuit Open or Shorted to Battery Voltage) - is a continuous and on-demand DTC that sets when the SJB detects an open or short to voltage on the liftgate latch release output circuit CPL10 (GN/WH).

This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following:
- Wiring, terminals and connectors
- Liftgate release switch
- Liftgate latch
- LTM
- SJB


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