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Checking Tailgate Switch






Checking tailgate switch

Checking signal from tailgate switch.




- Ignition on.




- Truck lid/tailgate open
- Go into rolling values.
- Read switch status in the tailgate
The value should be LOW when the tailgate is open.

Is the value LOW?

Yes - Verification

No - Checking connectors

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Checking connectors
- Check VGLA-control module connector and connector for lock unit in tailgate for contact resistance and oxidation according to Checking wiring and terminals. Permanent fault Checking Wiring and Terminals. Permanent Fault.
- Ignition on.




- Truck lid/tailgate open
- Go into rolling values.
- Read status for the door switch in the tailgate
The value should be LOW when the tailgate/trunk lid is open.
If the value is OK the cause of the fault has been loose connections in the connectors.

Is the value LOW?

Yes - Verification

No - Checking for an open-circuit

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Checking for an open-circuit
Check cable between VGLA control module #A19 and lock unit in tailgate/trunk lid terminal 1 and cable between lock unit in the tailgate/trunk lid terminal 4 and ground for an open-circuit according to Checking wiring and terminals. Permanent fault Checking Wiring and Terminals. Permanent Fault.









Were any faults found in the cables?

Yes - Verification

No - Replacing component

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Replacing component
Replace trunk lock unit according to Replacing the lock unit on the tailgate, electric switch or motor (2/4-door) Removal and Replacement or tailgate lock unit according to Replacing tailgate lock unit (5-door) .

Continue - Verification

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Verification

Hint: After carrying out the repair check that the fault has been remedied.




- Ignition off.
- Reconnect connectors, reinstall components.
- Ignition on.




- Truck lid/tailgate open
- Go into rolling values.
- Read status for the door switch in the tailgate/trunk lid.
The value should be LOW when the tailgate/trunk lid is open.

Is the value LOW?

Yes - Fault has been remedied

No - Fault-tracing information

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Fault-tracing information




Information

Fault-tracing information
The fault should have been detected and remedied. As this is not the case fault-tracing has failed.
Exit fault-tracing for this diagnostic trouble code (DTC) or make another attempt.

Do you want to exit fault-tracing?

Yes - Exit fault-tracing

No - Attempt New Test


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