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HOMESERVICE MANUALSGMC2011YUKON BASE, 5.3 0, RWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY & FRAMEDOOR LOCKSPOWER DOOR LOCK SYSTEM AND RELEASE SYSTEMSDIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION AND PROCEDURESPOWER LIFTGATE MALFUNCTION (LIFTGATE LATCH RELEASE/CINCH MALFUNCTION)CIRCUIT/SYSTEM TESTING
2011 GMC Yukon Base, 5.3 0, RWD
Circuit/System Testing
2011 GMC Yukon Base, 5.3 0, RWDSECTION Circuit/System Testing
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the liftgate latch assembly.
- Connect a test lamp between control circuit terminal 1 and ground.
- Ignition ON, command the liftgate to OPEN by pressing and releasing the liftgate interior control switch. The test lamp should illuminate while commanding the OPEN state.
- If the test lamp is always OFF, test the control circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the liftgate control module.
- If the test lamp is always ON, test the control circuit for a short to voltage, if the circuit tests normal, replace the liftgate control module.
- Ignition OFF, connect a test lamp between the control circuit terminal 3 and ground.
- Connect a 3 A fused jumper wire between the signal circuit terminal 6 and ground.
- Ignition ON, command the liftgate to CLOSE by pressing and releasing the liftgate interior control switch. The test lamp should illuminate while commanding the CLOSE state.
- If the test lamp is always OFF, test the control circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the liftgate control module.
- If the test lamp is always ON, test the control circuit for a short to voltage, if the circuit tests normal, replace the liftgate control module.
- If all circuits test normal, test or replace the liftgate latch assembly.
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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.