Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Circuit/System Testing
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the X2 harness connector at the K171 Hands-Free Liftgate Sensor Control Module.
- Test for less than 1 V between the B275A Hands-Free Liftgate Sensor - Upper signal circuit terminal 1 and ground
- If 1 V or greater
Replace the B275A Hands-Free Liftgate Sensor - Upper
- Go to next step: If less than 1 V
- If 1 V or greater
- Test for less than 1 V between the B275A Hands-Free Liftgate Sensor - Upper signal circuit terminal 2 and ground
- If 1 V or greater
Replace the B275A Hands-Free Liftgate Sensor - Upper
- Go to next step: If less than 1 V
- If 1 V or greater
- Test for infinite resistance between the B275A Hands-Free Liftgate Sensor - Upper signal circuit terminal 1 and ground.
- If not the specified value
Replace the B275A Hands-Free Liftgate Sensor - Upper
- Go to next step: If infinite resistance
- If not the specified value
- Test for infinite resistance between the B275A Hands-Free Liftgate Sensor - Upper signal circuit terminal 2 and ground.
- If not the specified value
Replace the B275A Hands-Free Liftgate Sensor - Upper
- Go to next step: If infinite resistance
- If not the specified value
- Test for less than 1 Ω between the B275A Hands-Free Liftgate Sensor - Upper signal circuit terminal 1 and the signal circuit terminal 2.
- If 1 Ω or greater
Replace the B275A Hands-Free Liftgate Sensor - Upper
- Go to next step: If less than 1 Ω
- If 1 Ω or greater
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the X3 harness connector at the K171 Hands-Free Liftgate Sensor Control Module.
- Test for less than 1 V between the B275B Hands-Free Liftgate Sensor - Lower signal circuit terminal 1 and ground
- If 1 V or greater
Replace the B275B Hands-Free Liftgate Sensor - Lower
- Go to next step: If less than 1 V
- If 1 V or greater
- Test for less than 1 V between the B275B Hands-Free Liftgate Sensor - Lower signal circuit terminal 2 and ground
- If 1 V or greater
Replace the B275B Hands-Free Liftgate Sensor - Lower
- Go to next step: If less than 1 V
- If 1 V or greater
- Test for infinite resistance between the B275B Hands-Free Liftgate Sensor - Lower signal circuit terminal 1 and ground.
- If not the specified value
Replace the B275B Hands-Free Liftgate Sensor - Lower
- Go to next step: If infinite resistance
- If not the specified value
- Test for infinite resistance between the B275B Hands-Free Liftgate Sensor - Lower signal circuit terminal 2 and ground.
- If not the specified value
Replace the B275B Hands-Free Liftgate Sensor - Lower
- Go to next step: If infinite resistance
- If not the specified value
- Test for less than 1 Ω between the B275B Hands-Free Liftgate Sensor - Lower signal circuit terminal 1 and the signal circuit terminal 2.
- If 1 Ω or greater
Replace the B275B Hands-Free Liftgate Sensor - Lower
- Go to next step: If less than 1 Ω
- If 1 Ω or greater
- If all circuits test normal, replace the K171 Hands-Free Liftgate Sensor Control Module.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.