Chrysler Town and Country 2003 Owner's Manual page 835

INCOMPLETE LATCH RELEASE- PAWL SWITCH FAILURE —
TEST
3 With the DRBIII in Inputs/Outputs, read the PAWL state.
Open the liftgate to full open position.
Using a screwdriver, click the latch to the first detent while observing the DRB111 .
Unlatch the latch by pressing the handle switch or using the key and observe the
DRB111 for a state change.
Repeat this step several times while moving the liftgate in different positions and
wiggling the wiring harness to check for an intermittent open..
Did the DRB111 show the switch state changes correctly every time?
Yes → Replace the Power Liftgate Module.
→ Go To 4
No
4 Disconnect the Power Liftgate C2 connector.
Disconnect the Liftgate Cinch/Release Motor connector.
Measure the resistance of the Ground wire between the PLG C2 connector (cavity 20)
and the Liftgate Cinch/Release Motor connector (cavity 1).
Wiggle the harness while observing the ohmmeter.
Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?
Yes → Go To 5
→ Repair the Ground wire for an open.
No
5 Disconnect the Liftgate Control Module C2 connector.
Disconnect the Liftgate Cinch/Release Motor connector (latch assembly).
Measure the resistance of the Liftgate Pawl Switch Sense circuit between the PLG
C2 connector and the Liftgate Cinch/Release Motor connector.
Wiggle the harness while observing the ohmmeter.
Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?
Yes → Go To 6
→ Repair the Liftgate Pawl Switch Sense wire for an open.
No
6 If there are no possible causes remaining, view repair.
Repair
ACTION
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
Replace the Liftgate Pawl Switch (latch assembly).
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
POWER DOORS - LIFTGATE
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