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B1888







B1888-POWER LIFTGATE PINCH SENSOR 1 CIRCUIT LOW





For a complete wiring diagram Consult Diagrams/Electrical

- When Monitored:
Whenever the Power Liftgate Module is awake.

- Set Condition:
The Power Liftgate Module has detected the Left Liftgate Pinch Sensor circuit voltage is under 0.5 volts for over 20 seconds.





Diagnostic Test

1. DTC PRESENT
With the scan tool, record DTC's and any liftgate inhibitors.
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 B1888-POWER LIFTGATE PINCH SENSOR 1 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. LEFT PINCH SENSOR SHORTED




Disconnect the Left Liftgate Pinch Sensor harness connector
Erase DTCs.
Turn the ignition off, wait 10 seconds, then turn the ignition on.
With the scan tool, read DTCs.
Does the scan tool display B1888-POWER LIFTGATE PINCH SENSOR 1 CIRCUIT LOW?

Yes

- Go To 3

No

- Replace the Left Liftgate Pinch Sensor.
- Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. Body Verification Test.

3. CHECK THE (Q75) LEFT PINCH SENSOR SIGNAL FOR A SHORT TO GROUND




Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the Power Liftgate Module C2 harness connector.
Measure the resistance between ground and the (Q75) Left Pinch Sensor Signal harness circuit.
Is the resistance below 10000.0 ohms?

No

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

Yes

- Repair the (Q75) Left Pinch Sensor Signal circuit for a short to ground.
- Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1. Body Verification Test.