Chrysler Town and Country 2003 Owner's Manual page 862

POWER DOORS - LIFTGATE
INCOMPLETE POWER OPEN - OVERCURRENT —
TEST
2 Examine the liftgate for proper alignment, worn or binding hinges, weak liftgate prop
assembly, loose/ hard weatherstrip, and gear teeth on the Power Liftgate Motor
assembly for wear or anything that would cause an obstruction to proper operation.
If necessary manually operate the liftgate of a known good vehicle and notice the
effort needed.
Compare the effort needed on the disabled vehicle.
Were there any mechanical problems found?
Yes → Refer to Service information for the related symptom(s).
→ Go To 3
No
3 Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the Power Liftgate Control 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 C2 connector.
Measure the resistance between ground and the Liftgate Latch Cinch Driver circuit.
Wiggle the harness and check for an intermittent shorted condition.
Is the resistance below 100.0 ohms?
Yes → Repair the Liftgate Latch Cinch Driver circuit for a short to
→ Go To 5
No
5 Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the Power Liftgate Module C2 connector.
Measure the resistance between the Ground circuit and the Liftgate Latch Cinch
Driver circuit.
Wiggle the harness and check for an intermittent shorted condition.
Is the resistance below 100.0 ohms?
Yes → Repair the Liftgate Latch Cinch Driver circuit for a short to the
→ Go To 6
No
6 Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the Power Liftgate Module C2 connector.
Measure the resistance between ground and the Liftgate Gear Engage Driver circuit.
Wiggle the harness and check for an intermittent short to ground condition.
Is the resistance below 100.0 ohms?
Yes → Repair the Liftgate Gear Engage Driver circuit for a short to
→ Go To 7
No
ACTION
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.
ground.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
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