Step  | Action  | Value(s)  | Yes  | No  | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
1  | Did you perform the Instrument Cluster Diagnostic System Check?  | --  | Go to Step 2  | Go to Diagnostic System Check - Instrument Cluster in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console  | 
2  | Did you review the release system operation and perform the necessary inspections?  | --  | Go to Step 3  | Go to Symptoms  | 
3  | Verify that the gate ajar indicator is always on. Does the gate ajar indicator operate normally?  | --  | Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems  | Go to Step 4  | 
4  | 
 Does the REAR GATE/DOOR output indicate OPEN with the endgate/liftgate closed?  | --  | Go to Step 5  | Go to Step 13  | 
5  | 
 Does the REAR GATE/DOOR input indicate OPEN with the endgate/liftgate closed?  | --  | Go to Step 6  | Go to Diagnostic System Check - Body Control System in body control system or Diagnostic System Check - Instrument Cluster in instrument panel, gauges and console.  | 
6  | Disconnect the rear window wiper cutout and liftglass ajar jamb switch connector and if equipped, the liftgate ajar jamb switch. Is the tail gate ajar indicator still on?  | --  | Go to Step 10  | Go to Step 7  | 
7  | Is the vehicle equipped with a liftgate?  | --  | Go to Step 8  | Go to Step 9  | 
8  | Reconnect only the liftgate ajar jamb switch. Did the tail gate indicator lamp go on.  | --  | Go to Step 11  | Go to Step 9  | 
9  | Reconnect the rear window wiper cutout and liftglass ajar jamb switch. Did the tail gate indicator lamp go on.  | --  | Go to Step 12  | Go to Step 15  | 
10  | Locate and repair a short to ground in CKT 1303 between BCM connector C2 terminal B10 and the gate ajar switch. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Is the repair complete?  | --  | Go to Step 15  | Go to Step 14  | 
11  | Replace the liftgate ajar jamb switch. Is the repair complete?  | --  | Go to Step 15  | --  | 
12  | Replace the rear window wiper cutout and liftglass ajar jamb switch. Is the repair complete?  | --  | Go to Step 15  | --  | 
13  | Replace the instrument cluster. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console. Is the repair complete?  | --  | Go to Step 15  | --  | 
14  | 
 Is the repair complete?  | --  | Go to Step 15  | --  | 
15  | Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition?  | --  | System OK  | Go to Step 4  |