B1376
DTC Troubleshooting: B1376
DTC B1376:
Tailgate Outer Handle Switch Circuit Malfunction
NOTE: If you are troubleshooting multiple DTCs, be sure to follow the instructions in B-CAN System Diagnosis Test Mode A Troubleshooting - B-CAN System Diagnosis Test Mode A.
1. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), and then back to ON (II).
2. Clear the DTCs with the HDS, and wait for at least 2 seconds.
3. Pull the tailgate outer handle for at least 2 seconds.
4. Check for DTCs with the HDS.
Is DTC B1376 indicated?
YES -
Go to step 5.
NO -
Intermittent failure. The power tailgate system is OK at this time. Check for loose or poor connections at the power tailgate control unit connectors, and at the tailgate outer handle switch connector.�
5. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), and open the power tailgate with the keyless transmitter.
6. Disconnect the 2P connector from the tailgate outer handle switch.
7. Disconnect power tailgate control unit connector C (14P).
8. Check for continuity between power tailgate control unit connector C (14P) terminal No. 9 and body ground.
Is there continuity?
YES -
Repair a short to ground in the wire.�
NO -
Go to step 9.
9. Disconnect power tailgate control unit connector B (20P).
10. Check for continuity between power tailgate control unit connector B (20P) terminal No. 5 and body ground.
Is there continuity?
YES -
Repair a short to ground in the wire.�
NO -
Go to step 11.
11. Test the tailgate outer handle switch Power Tailgate Outer Handle Switch Test/Replacement.
Is the switch OK?
YES -
Go to step 12.
NO -
Replace the tailgate outer handle switch Power Tailgate Outer Handle Switch Test/Replacement.�
12. Reconnect the 2P connector to the tailgate outer handle switch.
13. With the tailgate outer handle switch active, check for continuity between power tailgate control unit connector B (20P) terminal No. 5 and power tailgate control unit connector C (14P) terminal No. 9.
Is there continuity?
YES -
Replace the power tailgate control unit.�
NO -
Repair an open in the wire.�