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 - Refer to: Body Electrical Troubleshooting - B-CAN System Diagnosis Test Mode A - Initial Communication and DTC ChecksBody Electrical Troubleshooting - B-CAN System Diagnosis Test Mode 1 and Test Mode 2 (without the HDS)Body Electrical Troubleshooting - B-CAN System Diagnosis Test Mode B - Control Unit Not CommunicatingBody Electrical Troubleshooting - B-CAN System Diagnosis Test Mode C - No DTCs and Output Won't Shut OFFBody Electrical Troubleshooting - B-CAN System Diagnosis Test Mode D - No DTCs and Output Won't Turn ON .
• If the motor does not operate, do the motor test first .

• 1. Problem verification:

  1. Clear the DTCs with the HDS.

  2. Push the tailgate outer handle switch for more than 1 second.

  3. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

  DTC Description	DTC
  B1376 Tailgate Outer Handle Switch Circuit Malfunction

  Is DTC B1376 indicated?

  YES 

  Go to step 2.

  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 outer handle switch.

• 2. Shorted wire check (TRUNK OPEN SW line):

  1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

  2. Disconnect the following connector.

  Power tailgate control unit connector A (14P)

  3. Check for continuity between test points 1 and 2.

  Test condition	Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode Power tailgate control unit connector A (14P): disconnected
  Test point 1	Power tailgate control unit connector A (14P) No. 13

  Test point 2

  Body ground

  Is there continuity?

  YES 

  Repair a short to ground in the TRUNK OPEN SW wire.

  NO 

  Repair a short to ground in the wire.