Trunk / Liftgate Latch: Testing and Inspection

LIFTGATE LATCH AND LOCK ACTUATOR INSPECTION

Vehicles With PLG

Liftgate latch switch

1. When inspecting the latch, press the latch lever using a flathead screwdriver or a similar tool.






2. Verify that the continuity is as indicated in the table.






- If not as indicated in the table, replace the liftgate latch and lock actuator.






Full latch switch, Half latch switch, Return switch

1. Press the latch in using a flathead screwdriver to inspect the latch condition.






2. Verify that the continuity is as indicated in the table.






- If not as indicated in the table, replace the liftgate latch and lock actuator.






Closer motor

1. Apply battery positive voltage and connect ground to the corresponding closer motor terminals, and inspect the closer motor operation.











- If not as indicated in the table, replace the liftgate latch and lock actuator.





Vehicles Without PLG

Liftgate latch switch

1. When inspecting the latch, press the latch lever using a flathead screwdriver or a similar tool.






2. Verify that the continuity is as indicated in the table.






- If not as indicated in the table, replace the liftgate latch and lock actuator.





Liftgate lock actuator

1. Apply battery positive voltage and connect ground to the corresponding liftgate lock actuator terminals, and inspect the liftgate lock actuator operation.






- If not as specified, replace the liftgate latch and lock actuator.