B1382

DTC B1382: Tailgate Closer Unit Fault Latch Switch Circuit Malfunction

1. 'Open the tailgate with the tailgate outside handle.
2. Close the tailgate manually.
3. Turn the ignition, switch OFF, and then back ON (II).
4. Clear the DTCs with the HDS.
5. Check for the DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC B1382 indicated?

YES - Go to step 6.

NO - Intermittent failure. The power tailgate system is OK at this time. Check for loose or poor connections at the power tailgate control unit connector, and at the closer unit connector.

6. Open the tailgate with the tailgate outside handle.
7. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
8. Turn the tailgate lock latch to the fully-closed position using a screwdriver.
9. Disconnect the 6P connector from the tailgate closer unit.




10. At the tailgate closer unit side, check for continuity between the closer unit 6P connector No. 1 and No. 2 terminals.

Is there continuity?

YES - Faulty full latch switch, replace the tailgate closer unit.

NO - Go to step 11.

11. Reconnect the 6P connector to the tailgate closer unit.
12. Disconnect the 13P connector from the rear junction box.
13. Disconnect the 14P connector from the power tailgate control unit.
14. Disconnect the 5P connector from the power tailgate inside switch.




15. Check for continuity between the power tailgate control unit connector C (14P) No. 2 terminal and body ground.

Is there Continuity?

YES - Go to step 16.

NO - Go to step 18

16. Disconnect the 6P connector from the tailgate closer unit.




17. At the tailgate closer unit side, check for continuity between the closer unit 6P connector No. 2 terminal and body ground.

Is there continuity?

YES - Replace the tailgate closer unit.

NO - Repair a short in the wire between the tailgate closer unit and power tailgate control unit.

18. Turn the tailgate emergency lever to release the tailgate lock latch from the fully-locked position to release position.




19. Check for continuity between the power tailgate control unit connector C(14P) No. 2 and No. 11 terminals.

Is there continuity?

YES - Replace the power tailgate control unit.

NO - Go to step 20.

20. Disconnect the 6P connector from the tailage e closer unit.




21. At the tailgate closer unit side, check for continuity between the closer unit 6P connector No 1 and No. 2 terminals

Is there continuity?

YES - Repair an open in the wire between the tailgate closer unit and power tailgate control unit.

NO - Replace the tailgate closer unit.