Folks:
I have another thread where I asked for general help diagnosing my lifgate issues. I thought I'd reach out in a different thread to see if anyone can help me--and possibly others--with the process to properly diagnose the issue.
From what I can tell, we have 3 major components in automatic liftgate operation: Motor, Module and Latch. Many have said that if the liftgate wont run, replace the latch. Some others simply say its the module. I seriously wonder if its just the motor.
The clear issue is there doesn't appear to be a way to diagnose the issue rather than just replace and hope, one at a time. I hope to be told otherwise.
In my case, the latch locks and unlocks electronically. You can hear the buzz when you push the lock button inside, the remote or at the door handle. I've also replaced the latch itself and still only lights blink, lock unlocks and no motor.
My frustration is the unknown in how to diagnose; I hate to order all 3 parts and the HOPE I can return those I don't use--if I ever get this fixed.
The question is whether anyone knows of the correct diagnosis procedure to find the issue here. And NO, the switch is not the cause; that was checked first and it does operate the latch and lights flash when I attempt to open from the inside at the drivers seat.
Thanks.
TKH.
I have another thread where I asked for general help diagnosing my lifgate issues. I thought I'd reach out in a different thread to see if anyone can help me--and possibly others--with the process to properly diagnose the issue.
From what I can tell, we have 3 major components in automatic liftgate operation: Motor, Module and Latch. Many have said that if the liftgate wont run, replace the latch. Some others simply say its the module. I seriously wonder if its just the motor.
The clear issue is there doesn't appear to be a way to diagnose the issue rather than just replace and hope, one at a time. I hope to be told otherwise.
In my case, the latch locks and unlocks electronically. You can hear the buzz when you push the lock button inside, the remote or at the door handle. I've also replaced the latch itself and still only lights blink, lock unlocks and no motor.
My frustration is the unknown in how to diagnose; I hate to order all 3 parts and the HOPE I can return those I don't use--if I ever get this fixed.
The question is whether anyone knows of the correct diagnosis procedure to find the issue here. And NO, the switch is not the cause; that was checked first and it does operate the latch and lights flash when I attempt to open from the inside at the drivers seat.
Thanks.
TKH.
