Enclave FWD V6-3.6L (2008)
Condition #6
Power liftgate closes immediately after fully opening. Usually has a loud clunking noise at top of gate travel just before power closing.
A customer and/or technician may comment that when using the power liftgate, it will open fully, drop a few inches, then power close.
Cause
Weak strut(s) (PLG goes into a customer safe mode and power closes gate slowly).
Correction
Turn off the power liftgate using the disable switch in the bottom of the center stack. Manually open the liftgate to the full open position using the
exterior liftgate pull handle. Verify that the liftgate will remain at or near the full open position for several minutes. If the liftgate will not remain open,
replace the liftgate strut(s) that are weak. Though both struts should be inspected for weakness, it is often only the LH strut that requires replacement. It
is important to note that the LH and RH assist struts have two different part numbers and each should be installed in its proper location.
Condition #7
Power liftgate reverses while opening.
Cause
1. Obstacle observed or someone sending a second signal via the key fob, outside touch pad, I/P button or PLG Close button.
2. Key fob sending a double hit signal (Some key fobs will send a second hit signal upon release of the button when held longer than 1 second, others
will send a second signal if you roll your thumb while holding down the button or a combination of the two together).
3. Touch pad sending a second signal.
Correction
1. Remove the obstacle.
2. Inspect the key fob operation.
3. Inspect the touch pad function.
Condition #8
Some customers may comment that the power liftgate intermittently reverses direction after activation. For example - They may state that when
commanded, the rear liftgate opens and after motion occurs in one direction, the liftgate may reverse direction and close.
Cause
The cause of this condition may be specific to the remote keyless entry (RKE) transmitter's button configuration and the press and hold feature. The
customer has to press and hold the power liftgate button (approximately 1 second) until the liftgate activation occurs. This extended button press may
cause the remote control door lock receiver (RCDLR) to interpret this as 2 button presses when only 1 is needed.
Correction
A new RKE transmitter has been released to correct this condition. Verify that the vehicle build date is before April 1, 2008 before replacing the key
fob. Replace and reprogram both RKE transmitters. Refer to Corporate Bulletin Number 07-08-52-002.
Condition #9
1. The power liftgate outside handle does not work all the time.
2. The power liftgate outside handle requires extra force (have to squeeze hard) to operate.
Cause
Outside liftgate touch pad malfunction.
Correction
Inspect the liftgate touch pad function.
