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For 1990-2009 cars only

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Did you perform the system check?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Endgate Window Release System Check

2

  1. Use a test lamp J 35616-200 in order to backprobe CKT 195 (LT BLU) wire cavity A at the liftgate lock/unlock release switch to ground.
  2. Insert the key in the liftgate lock cylinder.
  3. Turn the key toward the lock position.

Did the test lamp light?

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Go to Step 3

Go to Step 7

3

Inspect the liftgate lock/unlock release switch.

Is the lock function inoperative by the lock/unlock release switch?

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Go to Step 4

Go to Step 5

4

Repair the open in CKT 195 (LT BLU) wire between the liftgate lock/unlock release switch and splice S232.

Does the liftgate operate properly?

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Go to Endgate Window Release System Check

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5

  1. Use the test lamp J 35616-200 in order to backprobe CKT 194 (WHT) wire cavity B at the liftgate lock/unlock release switch to ground.
  2. Turn the key in the lock cylinder toward the unlock position.

Does the test lamp light?

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Go to Step 6

Go to Step 7

6

Repair the open in CKT 194 (WHT) between the liftgate lock/unlock release switch and splice S231.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Endgate Window Release System Check

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7

Use a test lamp J 35616-200 in order to backprobe CKT 640 (ORN) wire cavity D at the liftgate lock/unlock release switch.

Did the test lamp light?

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Go to Step 8

Go to Step 9

8

Replace the liftgate lock/unlock release switch. Refer to Liftgate Lock Cylinder Replacement .

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Endgate Window Release System Check

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9

Repair the open in CKT 640 (ORN) between the I/P fuse block and the liftgate lock/unlock release switch.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Endgate Window Release System Check

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