Diagnostic Test
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan and 2011 Chrysler Town & Country. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- DTC PRESENT
- With the scan tool, record the DTCs.
- Erase the DTCs.
- Turn the ignition off, wait 10 seconds, then turn the ignition on.
- If possible, operate the liftgate several times.
- With the scan tool, read the DTCs.
Does the scan tool display B1893-POWER LIFTGATE CONTROL CIRCUIT 2 OPEN?
Yes
- Go To 2.
No
- Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors for an intermittent condition.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to TOTALLY INTEGRATED POWER MODULE (TIPM) - BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
- POWER LIFTGATE MODULE
- Turn the ignition off.
- Disconnect the Power Liftgate Module C1 connector.
- Measure the resistance between the (Q88) Liftgate Open Driver circuit and the (Q89) Liftgate Close Driver circuit
Is the resistance approximately 4.3 Ohms?
No
- Go To 3.
Yes
- Replace the Power Liftgate Module in accordance with the Service Information.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to TOTALLY INTEGRATED POWER MODULE (TIPM) - BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
- (Q89) LIFTGATE CLOSE DRIVER CIRCUIT OPEN
- Disconnect the Power Liftgate Drive Unit connector.
- Measure the resistance of the (Q89) Liftgate Close Driver circuit between the Power Liftgate C1 harness connector and the Power Liftgate Drive Unit harness connector.
Is the resistance below 5.0 Ohms?
No
- Repair the (Q89) Liftgate Close Driver circuit for an open.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to TOTALLY INTEGRATED POWER MODULE (TIPM) - BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
Yes
- Go To 4.
- (Q88) LIFTGATE OPEN DRIVER CIRCUIT OPEN
- Measure the resistance of the (Q88) Liftgate Open Driver circuit between the Power Liftgate C1 harness connector and the Power Liftgate Drive Unit harness connector.
Is the resistance below 5.0 Ohms?
No
- Repair the (Q88) Liftgate Open Driver circuit for an open.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to TOTALLY INTEGRATED POWER MODULE (TIPM) - BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
Yes
- Replace the Power Liftgate Module in accordance with service information.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to TOTALLY INTEGRATED POWER MODULE (TIPM) - BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
- Measure the resistance of the (Q88) Liftgate Open Driver circuit between the Power Liftgate C1 harness connector and the Power Liftgate Drive Unit harness connector.