TEST
ACTION
APPLICABILITY
3
With the DRBIII
t
in Inputs/Outputs, read the RATCHET state.
Open the liftgate to full open position.
Using a screwdriver, click the latch to the second detent while observing the
DRBIII
t
.
Unlatch the latch by pressing the handle switch or using the key and observe the
DRBIII
t
for a state change.
Repeat this step several times while moving the liftgate in different positions and
wiggling the wiring harness to check for an intermittent short.
Did the DRB111
t
show the switch state changes correctly every time?
All
Yes
→
Replace the Power Liftgate Module.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No
→
Go To
4
4
Disconnect the Power Liftgate C2 connector.
Disconnect the Liftgate Cinch/Release Motor connector.
Measure the resistance of the Ground wire between the PLG C2 connector (cavity 20)
and the Liftgate Cinch/Release Motor connector (cavity 1).
Wiggle the harness while observing the ohmmeter.
Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?
All
Yes
→
Go To
5
No
→
Repair the Ground wire for an open.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
5
Disconnect the Power Liftgate Module C2 connector.
Disconnect the Liftgate Cinch/Release Motor connector (latch assembly).
Measure the resistance of the Liftgate Ajar Switch Sense wire between the PLG C2
connector and the Liftgate Cinch/Release Motor connector.
Wiggle the harness and move the liftgate in different positions while observing the
ohmmeter.
Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?
All
Yes
→
Go To
6
No
→
Repair the Liftgate Ajar Switch Sense wire for an open.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
6
If there are no possible causes remaining, view repair.
All
Repair
Replace the Ratchet Switch (latch assembly).
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
809
POWER DOORS - LIFTGATE
INCOMPLETE LATCH RELEASE - RATCHET SWITCH FAILURE —
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Summary of Contents for Caravan 2003
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Page 64: ...NOTES 40 ...
Page 65: ...7 0 DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION AND PROCEDURES 41 ...
Page 1080: ...C O N N E C T O R P I N O U T S 1056 CONNECTOR PINOUTS ...
Page 1119: ...10 2 2 BASE AUDIO SYSTEM S C H E M A T I C D I A G R A M S 1095 SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS ...
Page 1123: ...10 3 3 FRONT ATC RHD S C H E M A T I C D I A G R A M S 1099 SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS ...
Page 1125: ...10 4 COMMUNICATION S C H E M A T I C D I A G R A M S 1101 SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS ...
Page 1130: ...10 6 EXTERIOR LIGHTING S C H E M A T I C D I A G R A M S 1106 SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS ...
Page 1136: ...10 9 INTERIOR LIGHTING S C H E M A T I C D I A G R A M S 1112 SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS ...
Page 1143: ...10 10 7 REAR BLOWER MOTOR S C H E M A T I C D I A G R A M S 1119 SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS ...
Page 1145: ...10 11 MEMORY SYSTEM S C H E M A T I C D I A G R A M S 1121 SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS ...
Page 1146: ...10 12 OVERHEAD CONSOLE S C H E M A T I C D I A G R A M S 1122 SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS ...
Page 1147: ...10 13 POWER DOOR LOCKS RKE S C H E M A T I C D I A G R A M S 1123 SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS ...
Page 1150: ...10 16 POWER LIFTGATE SYSTEM S C H E M A T I C D I A G R A M S 1126 SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS ...
Page 1155: ...10 20 VEHICLE THEFT SECURITY SYSTEM S C H E M A T I C D I A G R A M S 1131 SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS ...
Page 1157: ...10 21 WIPERS FRONT AND REAR S C H E M A T I C D I A G R A M S 1133 SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS ...
Page 1158: ...NOTES 1134 ...
Page 1160: ...11 2 PCI BUS LAB SCOPE PATTERN C H A R T S A N D G R A P H S 1136 CHARTS AND GRAPHS ...