For 1990-2009 cars

### Diagnostic Instructions

• | Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.

• | Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.

• | Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category.

### DTC Descriptors

DTC B396B 01: Liftgate Motor Clutch Control Circuit Short to Battery
DTC B396B 02: Liftgate Motor Clutch Control Circuit Short to Ground
DTC B396B 04: Liftgate Motor Clutch Control Circuit Open

### Diagnostic Fault Information

Circuit | Short to Ground | Open/High Resistance | Short to Voltage | Signal Performance
--- | --- | --- | --- | ---
Liftgate Module B+ | B153A 08, B396A 02 | B153A 08, B396A 02 | -- | --
Liftgate Module B+ | U0230 00 | U0230 00 | -- | --
Liftgate Position Sensor 5V Reference Voltage | B153E 02 | B153B 08 | 2 | B1019 00
Full Open Signal | B153E 08 | B153B 05 | 2 | --
Liftgate Disable Signal | 1, 2 | 1 | 1 | --
Liftgate Open Signal | 1 | 1 | 1 | --
Object Sensors Signal | B153F 02 | B153F 05 | B153F 05 | B153F 03, B153F 07
Open/Close Switches Signal | B2494 02 | 1, 2 | 1, 2 | --
Pawl Switch Signal | B153A 00 | B153A 08 | B153A 00 | B153A 08
Position Sensor Signal 1 | B153E 08 | B153E 08 | B153E 05 | --
Position Sensor Signal 2 | B153E 08 | B153A 08 | B153E 05 | B153E 08
Ratchet Switch Signal | B153A 00 | B153A 08 | B153A 00 | B153A 08
Sector Switch Signal | B153A 00 | B153A 00 | B153A 00 | B153A 08
Disengage Clutch Control | B396B 02 | B396B 04 | B396B 01 | --
Engage Clutch Control | B396B 02 | B396B 04 | B396B 01 | --
Liftgate Latch Cinch Control | B2495 02 | B2495 04 | B2495 01 | --
Liftgate Latch Release Control | B2495 02 | B2495 04 | B2495 01 | --
Liftgate Motor Close Control | B396A 02 | B396A 04 | B396A 01 | B153E 08
Liftgate Motor Open Control | B396A 02 | B396A 04 | B396A 01 | B153E 08
Full Open Low Reference | -- | B153B 05 | 2 | --
Liftgate Switches Low Reference | -- | B153A 08 | 1 | B153E 08
Position Sensor Low Reference | -- | B0153E 08 | 2 | --
I/P Switch Ground | -- | 1 | 1 | --
Liftgate Control Module Ground | -- | U0230 00 | 2 | --
1. Liftgate Switch Malfunction 2. Liftgate Malfunction

### Circuit/System Description

The liftgate module (LGM) supplies power and ground to the liftgate clutch, which is part of the liftgate motor assembly. Upon receiving a liftgate open request, the LGM supplies voltage to the clutch via the liftgate motor engage control circuit. The liftgate motor disengage control circuit supplies a ground. With the clutch energized, the motor output is mechanically connected to the liftgate and power liftgate operation is allowed. The liftgate motor clutch engages or disengages the liftgate motor to the liftgate drive gear and is the component that determines power or manual operation.

### Conditions for Running the DTC

The system voltage is 9-16 volts.

### Conditions for Setting the DTC

#### B396B 01

The LGM detects a short to voltage in the liftgate clutch engage control circuit or the liftgate clutch disengage control circuit.

#### B396B 02

The LGM detects a short to ground in the liftgate clutch engage control circuit or the liftgate clutch disengage control circuit.

#### B396B 04

The LGM detects an open/high resistance in the liftgate clutch engage control circuit or the liftgate clutch disengage control circuit.

### Action Taken When the DTC Sets

• | When an open or short to ground condition exists, power liftgate operation will be inoperative.

• | When a short to voltage condition exists, the liftgate can not be opened or closed manually.

### Conditions for Clearing the DTC

• | The DTC will be current for as long as the fault is present.

• | When the fault is no longer present, the DTC will be a history DTC.

• | A history DTC will clear after 50 ignition cycles

### Diagnostic Aids

Important: Before testing can be performed the liftgate must be opened. Refer to Opening the Liftgate Without Electrical Power for the appropriate procedure.

Whenever the LGM loses power or is disconnected, the ignition must be cycled OFF then ON in order to reactivate the LGM.

### Reference Information

#### Schematic Reference

Liftgate Schematics

#### Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views

#### Description and Operation

Rear Hatch/Gate Description and Operation

#### Electrical Information Reference

• | Circuit Testing

• | Connector Repairs

• | Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections

• | Wiring Repairs

#### Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References for scan tool information

### Circuit/System Verification

1. Ignition ON, doors unlocked, transaxle in Park, enable the power liftgate by pressing the liftgate enable/disable button on the I/P switch assembly.
2. Open the liftgate by pressing the touchpad on the liftgate handle switch. The liftgate should release and power open.
3. Close the liftgate by pressing the liftgate button switch. The liftgate should power close, cinch-in, and latch.

### Circuit/System Testing

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the X3 harness connector at the LGM.
2. Test for less than 15 ohms between the control terminal 4 at the LGM and ground.

⇒ | If greater than the specified range, replace the LGM.

3. Test for less than 15 ohms between the control terminal 3 at the LGM and ground.

⇒ | If greater than the specified range, replace the LGM.

4. Test for 9-10 ohms between the control circuit terminal 3 and control circuit terminal 4 at the liftgate motor assembly.

⇒ | If less than the specified range, test either control circuit for a short to ground. If the circuits test normal, replace the liftgate motor assembly.

⇒ | If greater than the specified range, test either control circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuits test normal, replace the liftgate motor assembly.

5. If all circuits test normal, replace the liftgate motor assembly.

### Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

• | Liftgate Actuator Replacement

• | Control Module References for LGM replacement, setup, and programming