Incomplete Latch Release- Sector Gear Return Failure - Chrysler Town and Country 2003 Owner's Manual

POWER DOORS - LIFTGATE
Symptom:
INCOMPLETE LATCH RELEASE- SECTOR GEAR RETURN FAIL-
URE
When Monitored and Set Condition:

INCOMPLETE LATCH RELEASE- SECTOR GEAR RETURN FAILURE

When Monitored: Whenever the power liftgate is operating.
Set Condition: If the cinch release motor takes longer than 700 ms to perform a release
operation this code will set. The main causes of this code setting is some type of sticking
situation preventing the sector gear in the cinch release motor assembly to return to its
neutral position.
DTC PRESENT
BINDING LIFTGATE
LIFTGATE CINCH RELEASE MOTOR ASSEMBLY
TEST
1 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
RETURN 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, struts 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).
→ Replace the Liftgate Cinch Release Motor Assembly..
No
POSSIBLE CAUSES
ACTION
display INCOMPLETE LATCH RELEASE - SECTOR GEAR
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.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
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APPLICABILITY
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