Incomplete Latch Release- Pawl Switch Failure - Chrysler Town and Country 2003 Owner's Manual

POWER DOORS - LIFTGATE
Symptom:

INCOMPLETE LATCH RELEASE- PAWL SWITCH FAILURE

When Monitored and Set Condition:
INCOMPLETE LATCH RELEASE- PAWL SWITCH FAILURE
When Monitored: Whenever the power liftgate is operating in an opening direction.
Set Condition: The release operation was not completed due to the non-transition of the
pawl switch during the power release operation. The ratchet switch was detected as
grounded but the pawl remained open. This code is set during the power releasing
operation from a fully closed liftgate.
DTC PRESENT
BINDING DOOR
POWER LIFTGATE MODULE - PAWL CIRCUIT
GROUND WIRE OPEN
PAWL SWITCH SENSE WIRE OPEN
PAWL SWITCH
TEST
1 NOTE: This DTC will only set during the cinching operation after the 4
second time out. This may make it difficult to reproduce.
With the DRBIII , record and erase DTC's.
Turn the ignition off, wait 10 seconds, then turn the ignition on.
Operate the power liftgate several times if possible.
With the DRBIII , read ACTIVE DTCs.
Does the DRBIII
FAILURE?
Yes → Go To 2
→ Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the
No
2 Examine the liftgate for proper fit and alignment, loose/ hard or torn seals, worn
teeth on the gears or anything that would cause an obstruction to proper operation.
Manually operate the liftgate of a known good vehicle and notice the effort needed to
open and close.
Compare the effort needed on the disabled liftgate.
Especially notice the effort needed to unlatch and close the liftgate.
Does it take more effort to operate the liftgate than it should?
Yes → Refer to Service information for the related symptom(s).
→ Go To 3
No
POSSIBLE CAUSES
ACTION
display INCOMPLETE LATCH RELEASE - PAWL SWITCH
wiring and connectors for an intermittent condition. Operate the
door several times and check for any binding or other obstruc-
tions.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
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APPLICABILITY
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