B1384

DTC Troubleshooting: B1384

DTC B1384:

Tailgate Closer Unit Half Latch 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. Open the tailgate with the tailgate outer handle.

2. Close the tailgate manually.

3. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0) and then back to ON (II).

4. Clear the DTCs with the HDS.

5. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC B1384 indicated?

YES -

Go to step 6.

NO -

Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for loose or poor connections between the power tailgate control unit and the tailgate closer unit.�

6. Open the tailgate with the tailgate outer handle.

7. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).

8. Turn the tailgate lock latch to the fully-closed position using a screwdriver.

9. Disconnect the 6P connector from the power tailgate closer unit.

10. Check for continuity between power tailgate closer unit 6P connector terminals No. 1 and No. 3.





Is there continuity?

YES -

Faulty half latch switch, replace the power tailgate latch assembly Tailgate Latch Replacement.�

NO -

Go to step 11.

11. Check for continuity between power tailgate closer unit 6P connector terminal No. 3 and body ground.





Is there continuity?

YES -

Replace the power tailgate latch assembly Tailgate Latch Replacement.�

NO -

Go to step 12.

12. Disconnect power tailgate control unit connector C (14P).

13. Check for continuity between power tailgate control unit connector C (14P) terminal No. 1 and body ground.





Is there continuity?

YES -

Repair a short to ground in the wire.�

NO -

Go to step 14.

14. Turn the emergency lever of the tailgate and release the tailgate lock latch from the fully-locked position.

15. Check for continuity between power tailgate control unit connector C (14P) terminals No. 1 and No. 11.





Is there continuity?

YES -

Replace the power tailgate control unit Service and Repair.�

NO -

Go to step 16.

16. Disconnect the 6P connector from the power tailgate closer unit.

17. Check for continuity between power tailgate closer unit 6P connector terminals No. 1 and No. 3.





Is there continuity?

YES -

Repair an open or high resistance in the wire between the power tailgate closer unit and power tailgate control unit.�

NO -

Replace the power tailgate latch assembly Tailgate Latch Replacement.�