Body - Uncommanded Liftgate Opening

Bulletin No: 09-022/10
Last Issued: 04/13/2010

Subject:

LIFTGATE OPENING UN-COMMANDED OR NOT OPENING WHEN COMMANDED
WHEN PARKED

APPLICABLE MODEL(S)/VINS

2008 - 2009 Tribute built on or before August 31, 2008

DESCRIPTION

Some vehicles may exhibit the liftgate opening un-commanded, or not opening when commanded while vehicle is parked. This may be due to water intrusion into the switch connector causing corrosion at the liftgate rear switch.

Customers having this concern should have their vehicle repaired using the following repair procedure.

REPAIR PROCEDURE

Refer to MS3 online or Workshop Manual (section 09-01B LOCKS, LATCHES AND ENTRY SYSTEMS) for additional diagnostics.

1. Remove the liftgate trim panel. Refer to M53 online or Workshop Manual (section 09-17 LIFTGATE TRIM PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION).

2. Remove the four (4) liftgate trim bezel nuts and remove the bezel from the liftgate.





3. Closely inspect the liftgate release switch and harness connector pins for signs of water intrusion and/or corrosion. Is any evidence of water intrusion or corrosion present? (Figure 1)

a. No - Do not continue with this procedure. Refer to M53 online or Workshop Manual (section 09-01B LOCKS, LATCHES AND ENTRY SYSTEMS) for additional diagnostics.

b. Yes - Replace the liftgate release switch per M53 online or Workshop Manual (section 09-14 LIFTGATE RELEASE SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION), and install new Pigtail Wiring Kit.

4. Verify repair.





PART(S) INFORMATION





WARRANTY INFORMATION

NOTE:

^ This warranty information applies only to verified customer complaints on vehicles eligible for warranty repair.

^ This repair will be covered under Mazda's New Vehicle Limited Warranty term.

^ Additional diagnostic time cannot be claimed for this repair.