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Transmitter Rear Liftgate Release Button Does Not Release Liftgate (Dutch Doors)

  1. Place transmission in Park. Press rear window release switch on instrument panel. If rear liftgate opens, go to next step. If rear liftgate does not open, problem is in rear liftgate, not keyless entry system.
  2. Disconnect keyless entry receiver connector. Connect fused jumper wire between keyless entry receiver connector terminal "G" (Light Green wire) and ground. If rear liftgate opens, go to next step. If rear liftgate does not open, repair open circuit in Light Green wire.
  3. Using a DVOM, measure voltage between keyless entry receiver connector terminals "F" (Orange/Black wire) and "G" (Light Green wire). If battery voltage is present, replace keyless entry receiver. Reprogram replacement keyless entry receiver to transmitter(s). See PROGRAMMING PROCEDURE  . If battery voltage is not present, repair open circuit in Orange/Black wire.