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Component Testing

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  1. Ignition/Vehicle Off.
  2. Disconnect the electrical connector:B70 Liftgate Close Switch
  3. Test for infinite resistance between the test points:Signal terminal 3 & Low Reference terminal 4-Switch Not Pressed
    • If less than infinite resistance 

      Replace the component:B70 Liftgate Close Switch

    • If infinite resistance 
  4. Test for less than 3 ohm; between the test points:Signal terminal 3 & Low Reference terminal 4-Switch Pressed
    • If 3 ohm; or greater  

      Replace the component:B70 Liftgate Close Switch

    • If less than 3 ohm; 
  5. All OK.