Symptom:
INCOMPLETE LATCH RELEASE- PAWL SWITCH FAILURE
When Monitored and Set Condition:
INCOMPLETE LATCH RELEASE- PAWL SWITCH FAILURE
When Monitored:
Whenever the power liftgate is operating in an opening direction.
Set Condition:
The release operation was not completed due to the non-transition of the
pawl switch during the power release operation. The ratchet switch was detected as
grounded but the pawl remained open. This code is set during the power releasing
operation from a fully closed liftgate.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
DTC PRESENT
BINDING DOOR
POWER LIFTGATE MODULE - PAWL CIRCUIT
GROUND WIRE OPEN
PAWL SWITCH SENSE WIRE OPEN
PAWL SWITCH
TEST
ACTION
APPLICABILITY
1
NOTE: This DTC will only set during the cinching operation after the 4
second time out. This may make it difficult to reproduce.
With the DRBIII
t
, record and erase DTC’s.
Turn the ignition off, wait 10 seconds, then turn the ignition on.
Operate the power liftgate several times if possible.
With the DRBIII
t
, read ACTIVE DTCs.
Does the DRBIII
t
display INCOMPLETE LATCH RELEASE - PAWL SWITCH
FAILURE?
All
Yes
→
Go To
2
No
→
Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the
wiring and connectors for an intermittent condition. Operate the
door several times and check for any binding or other obstruc-
tions.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
2
Examine the liftgate for proper fit and alignment, loose/ hard or torn seals, worn
teeth on the gears or anything that would cause an obstruction to proper operation.
Manually operate the liftgate of a known good vehicle and notice the effort needed to
open and close.
Compare the effort needed on the disabled liftgate.
Especially notice the effort needed to unlatch and close the liftgate.
Does it take more effort to operate the liftgate than it should?
All
Yes
→
Refer to Service information for the related symptom(s).
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No
→
Go To
3
810
POWER DOORS - LIFTGATE
Summary of Contents for Caravan 2003
Page 24: ...NOTES xxiv ...
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 ...
