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Incomplet Latch Cinch - Ratchet Switch Failure

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SYMPTOM
INCOMPLETE LATCH CINCH - RATCHET SWITCH FAILURE

WHEN MONITORED
Whenever the power liftgate is operating in the closing direction.

SET CONDITION
The cinch operation was not completed in 4 seconds. The pawl switch was detected open but the ratchet switch remained closed. This code will set only in the cinch operation after a 4 second time out.

POSSIBLE CAUSES
- DTC present
- Binding liftgate
- Ratchet circuit
- Clutch ground open
- Liftgate latch clutch driver wire open
- Ground wire open
- Liftgate ajar switch sense wire open
- Liftgate ajar switch sense wire short to ground
- Liftgate ajar switch sense wire short to harness ground
- Ratchet switch