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Incomplete Latch Release- Pawl Switch Failure

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SYMPTOM
INCOMPLETE LATCH RELEASE- PAWL SWITCH FAILURE

WHEN MONITORED
Whenever the power liftgate is operating in an opening direction.

SET CONDITION
The release operation was not completed in 4 seconds or the release operation has detected a stall condition. The ratchet switch was detected as grounded but the pawl remained open. This code is set during the power releasing operation from a fully closed liftgate.

POSSIBLE CAUSES
- DTC present
- Binding door
- Power liftgate module - pawl circuit
- Ground wire open
- Pawl switch sense wire open
- Pawl switch