Status
| Cause
| Solution
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Sudden opening of tailgate
| Activation by mistake or malfunction of open/close switch
| Check for short or malfunction of short circuit of switch
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Latch assembly failure
| Check for wiring connection
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Check for failure code, and replace the latch if needed
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Failure of Smart Tailgate or the body control module
| Reset
the module fuse or reconnect the battery, if it does not operate
properly, check the wiring connection and analyzing manual.
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Unable to power open and close the tailgate
| False indication, or not parked status
| Check a switch status using analyzing device
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Low voltage of the Smart Tailgate module battery
| Check for proper voltage of the Smart Tailgate
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Battery charged
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Swelling of the fuse
| Check if the fuse is swollen
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Malfunction of STG spindle
| Check for STG spindle status
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Critical code failure at BCM/tailgate control module
| Check for code status using GDS
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Latch assembly failure
| Check if the wiring connection of fuse is swollen
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Check if there''s any alien object interfering with the operation of latch assembly.
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Unable to open and close of the tailegate
| Failure in motor assembly
| Check for motor assembly
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Interference of the consisting components
| Replace the needed parts or reset the affected position.
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Wiring problem (system or vehicle)
| Resolve the problem using the wiring map.
|
Refer to wiring diagram.
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Loss of electricity during the tailgate operation
| Wiring problem (system or vehicle)
| Resolve the problem using the wiring map.
|
Refer to wiring diagram.
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Low voltage of vehicle battery
| Check for proper voltage of STGM.
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Charge the battery
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Failure in Smart Tailgate or BCM
| Check for failure code using analyzing device
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Failure in motor assembly
| Test a motor assembly
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Power latching unable at Primary/Secondary position
| Latch assembly failure
| Check if the wiring connection of fuse are swollen.
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Check for failure code using analyzing device
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Resolve the problem using a vehicle analyzing manual.
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Replace the latch assembly if needed.
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Interference of the consisting components
| Replace the needed parts or reset the affected position.
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Failure in Smart Tailgate or BCM
| Check for failure code using analyzing device
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Excessive sealing force of the tailgate
| Check for shock on sealing, assembly failure, alien object or other possible factors.
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Failure in motor assembly
| Check for a motor assembly
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Unable to unlock the latch at Primary position
| False indication, or not parked status
| Check a switch status using analyzing device
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Low voltage of the Smart Tailgate module battery
| Check for proper voltage of the Smart Tailgate
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Battery charged
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Swelling of the fuse
| Check if the fuse is swollen
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Latch assembly failure
| Check a switch status using analyzing device
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Check for alien object interfering with the latch assembly operation or shock on components.
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Resolve the problem using a vehicle analyzing manual.
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Remove the latch assembly if needed.
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Failure in outside handle connection
| Check for handle joint and wiring connection.
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Failure of Smart Tailgate or the body control module
| Check for the failure code or cycle using analyzing device.
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Interference of the consisting components
| Replace the needed parts or reset the affected position.
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Tailgate operation using pop/console switch unavailable.
| Swelling of the fuse
| Check if the fuse is swollen
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Low voltage of STGM
| Check for proper voltage of STGM.
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Charge the battery
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Unable to unlock the electric lock
| Failure on the latch assembly
| Check for alien object interfering with the latch assembly operation or shock on components.
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Check for the failure code or cycle using analyzing device.
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Check for pole/latchet switch using analyzing device.
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Resolve the problem using the vehicle inspection manual
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Unable to unlock the electric lock
| Failure of Smart Tailgate module
| Resolve the problem using the vehicle inspection manual
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Failure of Body Control Module (BCM)
| Resolve the problem using the vehicle inspection manual
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Replace BCM if needed
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Malfunctioning of wireless remote control key
| Rewrite the wireless remote control key program
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Replace the wireless remote control key
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Malfunctioning of the tailgate motor assembly
| Check for alien object interfering with the motor assembly operation.
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Check for wiring connection
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Change the assembly if motor clutch is not operable
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Replace the switch if the full opening switch is not working
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Resolve the problem using the vehicle inspection manual
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Replace the motor if needed
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Unable to maintain opened status of the tailgate
| Failure on STG spindle
| Replace STG spindle
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Check if attached objects are damaged
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Excessive operating force when opening and closing
| Failure on STG spindle
| Replace STG spindle
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Check if attached objects are damaged
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Interference of the consisting components
| Replace the needed parts or reset the affected position.
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When tailgate keeps cinshing in lock mode
| Failure on the latch assembly
| Check if wiring connection and fuse are swollen
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Check the switch with analyzing device
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When tailgate stays in electric lock mode
| Failure on the latch assembly
| Check for wiring connection
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Check for any alien object
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Resolve the problem using the vehicle inspection manual
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Malfunctioning of the control module
| Check for failure code using analyzing device
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Wiring problem (system or vehicle)
| Resolve the problem, referring an electric circuit
|
Refer to wiring diagram.
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Check for the vehicle inspection manual for detailed process
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Failure of the motor assembly
| Check for operating environments constantly
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Wiring problem (system or vehicle)
| Resolve the problem, referring an electric circuit
|
Refer to wiring diagram.
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Very slow opening of the tailgate
| Voltage of vehicle battery is too low
| Check for proper voltage of STGM.
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Charge the battery
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Malfunctioning of the tailgate STG spindle
| Replace the tailgate STG spindle if needed
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Interference of the consisting components
| Replace the needed parts or reset the affected position.
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Too steep angle of a vehicle for electric operation
| Operate the tailgate manually
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Malfunctioning of the tailgate motor assembly
| Replace the motor assembly if needed
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Rattling or squeaky sound
| Alien object jammed in tailgate components
| Remove the alien object
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Excessive tightening or loosening of the components
| Resolve the excessive tightness or looseness
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