Last Modified: 11-29-2007 1.6 J
Service Category: Vehicle Exterior Section: Door/Hatch
Model Year: 2008 Model: Sequoia Doc ID: RM0000036BP003X
Title: DOOR / HATCH: POWER BACK DOOR SYSTEM: DESCRIPTION (2008 Sequoia)

Power Back Door cannot be Closed Using the Power Back Door Closer Switch

DESCRIPTION

When the power back door cannot be closed using the power back door closer switch, one of the following may be malfunctioning: 1) power back door closer switch circuit, or 2) power back door drive unit (power back door ECU).

WIRING DIAGRAM



INSPECTION PROCEDURE

PROCEDURE

1.

READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM

(a) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.

(b) Turn the ignition switch to ON.

(c) Turn the Techstream on.

(d) Enter the following menus: Body Electrical / Back Door / Data List /

(e) According to the display on the Techstream, read the Data List.

Back Door

Tester Display

Measurement Item/Range

Normal Condition

Diagnostic Note

PBD Close SW

Power back door closer switch signal / ON or OFF

ON: Power back door closer switch ON

OFF: Power back door closer switch OFF

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OK:

The power back door closer switch functions as specified in the normal condition.

OK

2.

INSPECT POWER BACK DOOR CLOSER SWITCH


(a) Remove the power back door closer switch DOOR / HATCH: POWER BACK DOOR CONTROL SWITCH (for Luggage Compartment): REMOVAL (2008 Sequoia) .

(b) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard Resistance:

Tester Connection

Switch Position

Specified Condition

5 - 8

Pushed (ON)

Below 1 Ω

5 - 8

Free (OFF)

10 kΩ or higher

(c) Reinstall the power back door closer switch.

OK

3.

CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (CLOSER SWITCH - DOOR DRIVE UNIT AND BODY GROUND)


(a) Disconnect the O32 switch connector.

(b) Disconnect the O30 ECU connector.

(c) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard Resistance:

Tester Connection

Condition

Specified Condition

O32-8 (DS1) - O30-4 (DS1)

Always

Below 1 Ω

O32-5 (E) - Body ground

Always

Below 1 Ω

O32-8 (DS1) - Body ground

Always

10 kΩ or higher

(d) Reconnect the switch connector.

(e) Reconnect the ECU connector.

OK