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B1960







B1960-POWER LIFTGATE CHIME CONTROL CIRCUIT LOW





For a complete wiring diagram Consult Diagrams/Electrical

- When Monitored:
Whenever the Power Liftgate Module is activating the chime.

- Set Condition:
The power liftgate module has detected the chime circuit voltage is low.





Diagnostic Test

1. DTC PRESENT
With the scan tool, record DTCs.
Erase DTCs.
Turn the ignition off, wait 10 seconds, then turn the ignition on.
Operate the liftgate several times.
With the scan tool, read DTCs.
Does the scan tool display B1960-POWER LIFTGATE CHIME CONTROL CIRCUIT LOW?

Yes

- Go To 2

No

- Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors for an intermittent condition.
- Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. Body Verification Test.

2. CHIME SHORTED




NOTE: The Power Liftgate Chime is part of the License Plate Lamp assembly.

Disconnect the License Plate Lamp harness connector.
Erase DTCs.
Turn the ignition off, wait 10 seconds, then turn the ignition on.
Operate the Power Liftgate.
With the scan tool, read DTCs.
Does the scan tool display B1960-POWER LIFTGATE CHIME CONTROL CIRCUIT LOW?

Yes

- Go To 3

No

- Replace the Power Liftgate Chime.
- Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. Body Verification Test.

3. (Q94) LIFTGATE CHIME DRIVER CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND




Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the Power Liftgate Module C2 harness connector.
Measure the resistance between ground and the (Q94) Liftgate Chime Driver circuit.
Is the resistance below 1000.0 ohms?

No

- Replace the Power Liftgate Module.
- Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. Body Verification Test.

Yes

- Repair the (Q94) Liftgate Chime Driver circuit for a short to ground.
- Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. Body Verification Test.