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Flip-Up Glass Ajar Circuit Short To Ground






*FLIP-UP GLASS AJAR CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND





For a complete wiring diagram refer to Diagrams/Electrical.

Theory of Operation

The scan tool will display the door state NOT the switch state. It will display as True/False. True states that the door is ajar (open). False states that the door is NOT ajar (closed).





1. CHECK FOR SHORTED FLIP-UP GLASS AJAR SWITCH






With the scan tool in Data Display, read the FLIP-UP AJAR SW state.

Disconnect the Tailgate Flip-Up Glass Ajar Switch connector.

Does the scan tool display FLIP-UP AJAR SW: FALSE?

Yes

- Replace the Flip-up Glass Ajar Switch.
- Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. Body Verification Test

No

- Go To 2

2. CHECK FOR (G80) FLIP-UP GLASS AJAR SWITCH SENSE CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND





Disconnect the Body Control Module C1 harness connector.

Using a 12-volt test light connected to 12-volts, test the (G80) Flip-Up Glass Ajar Switch Sense circuit for a short to ground.

Does the test light illuminate brightly?

No

- Replace the Body Control Module.
- Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. Body Verification Test

Yes

- Repair the (G80) Flip-up Glass Ajar Switch Sense circuit for a short to ground.
- Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. Body Verification Test