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DEFINITION: The lift window release system does not operate with the liftgate/endgate lock cylinder switch or the rear wiper/washer and endgate/liftgate window release switch.

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

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Go to Step 2

Go to Symptoms

2

Verify that the lift window release is inoperative.

Does the lift window release operate normally?

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

Go to Step 3

3

Is the MIR/LKS fuse (located in the underhood fuse block) open?

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Go to Step 6

Go to Step 4

4

Test for an open in CKT 56 (BLK/WHT) between the body relay block and the liftgate/endgate window release actuator. Refer to Circuit Testing in wiring systems.

Was an open present?

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Go to Step 8

Go to Step 5

5

Test for an open in CKT 1350 (BLK) between the liftgate/endgate window release actuator and G450. Refer to Circuit Testing in wiring systems.

Was an open present?

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Go to Step 9

Go to Step 10

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Test for a short to ground in CKT's 840 (ORN), 1221 (WHT/BLK), and 56 (BLK/WHT). Refer to Circuit Testing in wiring systems.

Was a short to ground present?

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Go to Step 7

Go to Step 10

7

Locate and repair a short to ground in the appropriate circuit. Refer to Wiring Repairs in wiring systems.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 11

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8

Repair the open in CKT 56 (BLK/WHT). Refer to Wiring Repairs in wiring systems.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 11

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9

Repair the open in CKT 1350 (BLK). Refer to Wiring Repairs in wiring systems.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 11

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10

Replace the liftgate/endgate window release actuator.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 11

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Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

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System OK

Go to Step 3