Chrysler Town and Country 2003 Owner's Manual page 847

INCOMPLETE POWER CLOSE - OVER CURRENT —
TEST
2 Examine the liftgate for proper alignment, worn or binding hinges, weak or binding
liftgate prop rods, loose/ hard weatherstrip, and gear teeth on the power liftgate
motor assembly for wear or anything that would cause an obstruction to proper
operation.
Compare the effort needed on the disabled vehicle.
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
3 Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the Power Liftgate Module C1 connector.
Using a 12-volt test light connected to 12-volts, check the Ground circuit.
Wiggle the harness and check for an intermittent open condition.
Does the test light illuminate brightly?
Yes → Go To 4
→ Repair the Ground circuit for an open.
No
4 Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the Power Liftgate Module C1 connector.
Measure the resistance between ground and the Liftgate Close Driver circuit.
Wiggle the harness and check for an intermittent short circuit condition.
Is the resistance below 1000.0 ohms?
Yes → Repair the Liftgate Close Driver circuit for a short to ground.
→ Go To 5
No
5 Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the Power Liftgate Module C2 connector.
Measure the resistance between ground and the Liftgate Latch Release Driver
circuit.
Wiggle the harness and check for an intermittent short condition.
Is the resistance below 1000.0 ohms?
Yes → Repair the Liftgate Latch Release Driver circuit for a short to
→ Go To 6
No
6 Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the Power Liftgate Module C2 connector.
Measure the resistance between the Ground circuit (cavity 20) and the Liftgate Latch
Release Driver circuit.
Wiggle the harness and check for an intermittent short condition.
Is the resistance below 1000.0 ohms?
Yes → Repair the Liftgate Latch Release Driver circuit for a short to the
→ Go To 7
No
ACTION
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
ground.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
Ground circuit.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
POWER DOORS - LIFTGATE
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