Pacifica V6-3.8L VIN L (2005)
Trunk / Liftgate Switch: Description and Operation
Exterior Handle Switch
All Pacifica vehicles are equipped with a exterior liftgate handle switch. The exterior handle contains an electronic release switch. The liftgate handle
switch is primarily used for manual opening of the liftgate. Activation of the handle switch during a automatic power close cycle will cause the liftgate to
reverse direction. Activation of the handle switch during an power open cycle will cause the power lift-gate to disengage, allowing full manual operation.
The exterior handle switch cannot be adjusted or repaired and if damaged it must be replaced. Consult your Mopar(TM) parts catalog for a specific part
number.
When the exterior liftgate handle switch is depressed a hard-wired signal is detected by the Body Control Module (BCM). The Body Control Module
then sends a PCI data bus message to the power liftgate control module. The BCM message includes lock status, which the power liftgate module
interprets. If operating conditions are met, the power lift-gate module then applies power to the latch mounted actuator, which moves the liftgate from the
primary closed and latched position to the open and movable position.
If the liftgate is not pulled open within a few seconds, once the latch releases, the latch will automatically cinch closed.