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DEFINITION: This symptom will only be present if power is supplied to the endgate/liftgate window release actuator at all times or if a mechanical problem with the latch mechanism exists.

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Did you review the release system operation and perform the necessary inspections?

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Go to Symptoms

2

Verify that the lift window does not latch.

Does the lift window latch normally?

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Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems

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  1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position. Do not start the engine.
  2. Place the transmission in the PARK position (A/T) or the NEUTRAL position (M/T).
  3. For manual transmission, set the parking brake.
  4. Use the scan tool output control in order to turn monitor the liftglass relay status.

Is the liftglass relay status OFF?

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Go to Step 4

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  1. Disconnect the rear wiper/washer and endgate/liftgate window release switch.
  2. Use the scan tool in order to monitor the liftglass relay status.

Is the liftglass relay status OFF?

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Go to Step 11

Go to Step 7

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Disconnect the liftglass relay from the underhood fuse block.

Will the lift glass latch?

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Go to Step 8

6

Test for a short to ground in CKT 1344 (LT BLU). Refer to Testing for Short to Ground in wiring systems.

Is a short present?

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Go to Step 9

Go to Step 10

7

Locate and repair a short to ground in CKT 1576 (BLK). Refer to Wiring Repairs in wiring systems.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 12

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8

Locate and repair a short to power in CKT 56 (BLK/WHT). Refer to Wiring Repairs in wiring systems.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 12

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9

Locate and repair the short to ground in CKT 1344 (LT BLU). Refer to Wiring Repairs in wiring systems.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 12

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10

Replace the liftglass relay in the underhood fuse block.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 12

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11

Replace the rear wiper/washer and endgate/liftgate window release switch.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 12

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12

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

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System OK

Go to Step 3