Pinch Sensor Signal Circuit Short To Ground - Chrysler Town and Country 2003 Owner's Manual

POWER DOORS - LIFTGATE
Symptom:

PINCH SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND

When Monitored and Set Condition:
PINCH SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND
When Monitored: Whenever the Power Liftgate is operating.
Set Condition: The power liftgate module has detected the pinch sensor circuit voltage is
shorted to ground.
DTC PRESENT
PINCH SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND CIRCUIT
POWER LIFTGATE MODULE - SHORT TO GROUND
RIGHT PINCH SENSOR - SHORT TO GROUND
RIGHT PINCH SENSOR SIGNAL WIRE - SHORT TO GROUND
LEFT PINCH SENSOR - SHORT TO GROUND
RIGHT PINCH SENSOR SIGNAL WIRE SHORT TO GROUND
TEST
1 With the DRBIII , record and erase DTC's.
Turn the ignition off, wait 10 seconds, then turn the ignition on.
Operate the liftgate several times.
With the DRBIII , read DTCs.
Does the DRBIII display PINCH SENSOR CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND?
Yes → Go To 2
→ Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the
No
2 Disconnect the Power Liftgate Module C2 connector.
Measure the resistance of the Pinch Sensor Signal circuit between the Pinch Sensor
Signal and the Ground circuits in the C2 connector.
Is the resistance below 20.0 ohms?
Yes → Repair the Pinch Sensor Signal circuit for a short to the Ground
→ Go To 3
No
3 Disconnect the Power Liftgate Module C2 connector.
Measure the resistance between ground and the Pinch Sensor Signal circuit.
Is the resistance below 100.0 ohms?
Yes → Go To 4
→ Replace the Power Liftgate Module.
No
POSSIBLE CAUSES
ACTION
wiring and connectors for an intermittent condition.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
circuit.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
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APPLICABILITY
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