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Incomplete Latch Cinch - No Pawl Transition

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SYMPTOM
INCOMPLETE LATCH CINCH - NO PAWL TRANSITION

WHEN MONITORED
Whenever the power liftgate in performing a cinching operation.

SET CONDITION
The pawl switch was not detected as returning to ground during the transition between secondary and primary cinch operation.

NOTE: The liftgate may not be fully cinched during this condition. The liftgate may cinch to primary but not be fully seated and may pop off back to secondary.

POSSIBLE CAUSES
- DTC present
- Binding liftgate
- Ground wire open
- Liftgate pawl switch sense wire open
- Liftgate pawl switch sense wire short to ground
- Pawl switch