Common questions

Why does my liftgate make a squealing noise?

Why does my liftgate make a squealing noise?

1.3) If the motor solenoid is getting power and you can hear it click, replace motor. 2.1) Liftgate makes squealing noise: a. Noise happens in both raising and lowering. Use Caterpillar additive 1U-9891. Start with 2 ounces, engage up switch to by-pass and hold for 30 seconds then cycle liftgate 4-5 times or until noise stops.

Why does power liftgate open and close slowly?

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. Possible Causes and fixes: 1 Weak strut (s) (PLG goes into a customer safe mode and power closes gate slowly).

What should I do if my liftgate is not working?

1.2) Motor does not run. Check motor solenoid. If it is getting power but you Do not hear click, you should change the motor solenoid. 1.3) If the motor solenoid is getting power and you can hear it click, replace motor. 2.1) Liftgate makes squealing noise: a. Noise happens in both raising and lowering. Use Caterpillar additive 1U-9891.

What causes power liftgate to reverse at start of travel?

Power liftgate reverses while closing at the start (top) of travel. 1 Strut stanchion (strut dries out while sitting open for long periods). Get your lazy ass out and close the gate manually instead of leaving it open for long periods of time.

1.3) If the motor solenoid is getting power and you can hear it click, replace motor. 2.1) Liftgate makes squealing noise: a. Noise happens in both raising and lowering. Use Caterpillar additive 1U-9891. Start with 2 ounces, engage up switch to by-pass and hold for 30 seconds then cycle liftgate 4-5 times or until noise stops.

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. Possible Causes and fixes: 1 Weak strut (s) (PLG goes into a customer safe mode and power closes gate slowly).

1.2) Motor does not run. Check motor solenoid. If it is getting power but you Do not hear click, you should change the motor solenoid. 1.3) If the motor solenoid is getting power and you can hear it click, replace motor. 2.1) Liftgate makes squealing noise: a. Noise happens in both raising and lowering. Use Caterpillar additive 1U-9891.

Are there any problems with the liftgate on a GMC Acadia?

Make and Model > GMC Trucks > Acadia > Power liftgate problems on… 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

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