Common questions

Where is the sensor on a power liftgate?

Where is the sensor on a power liftgate?

Remove the liftgate upper center and upper side trim panels to access the B71L Liftgate Object Sensor – Left or B71R Liftgate Object Sensor – Right connectors. (Fig. 15) Check for any bent or misaligned terminals in the liftgate object sensor male in-line connector.

Why does my liftgate not close from open position?

If DTCs B153E or B396A are set, the cause may be that the male terminals in the body harness 10-way in-line connector to the liftgate power assist actuator may not be dimensionally stable or may be misaligned, causing intermittent electrical contact. (Fig. 12) Fig. 12

When does the liftgate stop on an equinox?

The power liftgate may stop when opening from the fully closed position (usually opening not more than 15 inches, or 38 cm) or will not close from the open position on some 2018-2019 Equinox and Terrain models.

What is the DTC for the power liftgate?

DTCs B153E (Liftgate Position Sensor Signal Circuit), B153F (Liftgate Object Sensor Signal Circuit) or B396A (Left Liftgate Motor Control Circuit) may be set in the power liftgate module.

Where is the disable switch on GM power liftgate?

Usually has a loud clunking noise at top of gate travel just before power closing— it will open fully, drop a few inches, then power close. 1 Weak strut (s) (PLG goes into a customer safe mode and power closes gate slowly). Turn off the power liftgate using the disable switch in the bottom of the center stack.

Why is the lift gate not working on my Chevy Tahoe?

It is not cold, frozen, it worked yesterday. The glass portion will open. Replaced glass release button a month ago. Exact problem happened to me days after I bought my 11 Denali. It was the struts on the lift gate. $180 replacement at the dealer.

Are there any problems with the liftgate on the GM enclave?

GM has issued a service bulletin to address power liftgate problems on Enclave, Traverse, Acadia, and Outlook vehicles listed below. GM has documented the following power liftgate problems and their causes

What happens when you power close the liftgate?

Power liftgate closes immediately after fully opening. Usually has a loud clunking noise at top of gate travel just before power closing— it will open fully, drop a few inches, then power close. 1 Weak strut (s) (PLG goes into a customer safe mode and power closes gate slowly).

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Ruth Doyle