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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLKSWAGEN2010ROUTAN SREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENTCOMMUNICATION DEVICESBODY EXTERIOR DTC BASED DIAGNOSTICS - POWER LIFTGATE MODULE00 GENERAL, TECHNICAL DATAPOWER LIFTGATE MODULEB1961 - POWER LIFTGATE CHIME CONTROL CIRCUIT HIGHNOTES
2010 Volkswagen Routan S
B1961 - Power Liftgate Chime Control Circuit High: Notes
2010 Volkswagen Routan SSECTION Notes
For a complete wiring diagram, refer to appropriate Wiring Diagram
- >>When Monitored:<< Whenever the Power Liftgate Module is awake.
- >>Set Condition:<< The power liftgate module has detected the chime circuit voltage is over four volts during operation or over 1.5 volts when not operating.
| Possible Causes |
|---|
| (Q94) LIFTGATE CHIME DRIVER CIRCUIT SHORTED TO VOLTAGE |
| (Q94) LIFTGATE CHIME DRIVER CIRCUIT OPEN |
| (Z910) GROUND CIRCUIT OPEN |
| POWER LIFTGATE CHIME |
| POWER LIFTGATE MODULE (PLGM) |
Test Step 1 - DTC PRESENT
- With the scan tool, record and erase the DTCs.
- Turn the ignition off, wait 10 seconds, then turn the ignition on.
- Operate the liftgate several times.
- With the scan tool, read the active DTCs.
Does the scan tool display: B1961-POWER LIFTGATE CHIME CONTROL CIRCUIT HIGH?
Yes
- Go to Test Step 2 Test Step 2 - (Q94) LIFTGATE CHIME DRIVER CIRCUIT SHORTED TO VOLTAGEΒ
No
- Test complete, the condition or conditions that originally set this DTC are not present at this time. Using the wiring diagrams as a guide, check all related splices and connectors for signs of water intrusion, corrosion, pushed out or bent terminals and poor pin fit.
- Perform the Body Verification Test. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.