What does it mean when your car says liftgate open?

What does it mean when your car says liftgate open?

The liftgate ajar Warning Light is located on the instrument panel. This light illuminates when one of the vehicle’s doors is not properly closed. Securely close all doors, and the light will turn off. Each door in your car is equipped with a sensor that can tell whether that door is open or securely closed.

Can you manually close a power liftgate Jeep?

B. 1. The Power Liftgate System automatically opens and closes, avoid manually opening or closing the liftgate. This type of operation can damage the power Power Liftgate System.

Why does it say gate on dashboard?

It could be a sensor out of adjustment or shorted. you will have to find which door is causing the problem and check out the sensor. you can also check for a code in the BCM as this is were it is monitored. it may tell you which door and possibly what set the light.

What does 9ate mean?

That would be the rear lift gate. Bad switch which is hooked to the gate latch inside the tailgate. Hope this helps. Oct 08, 2018 • Dodge Cars & Trucks.

What does gate mean on Dodge Nitro?

The switch inside the hatch that tells it whether it is open or not has gone bad, and it defaults into open mode.

What does my lift gate say when its closed?

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Why is my liftgate ajar light not working?

Chrysler has issued a technical service bulletin (TSB) 08-022-07 to address a problem with the courtesy and liftgate ajar lights illuminating intermittently along with an intermittent chime tone. The TSB applies to the following vehicles. The problem has be traced to intermittent contact of the liftgate open sensing wire closing to ground.

What kind of light is on at liftgate?

Courtesy lights and Liftgate Ajar light on intermittently. Chime tone intermittent. Dodge Nitro, Jeep Liberty, Cherokee, Grand Cherokee, Commander, Durango, Aspen, Dodge Caravan, Grand Caravan, Chrysler Town & Country

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Why is my lift gate open on my Grand Cherokee?

Hello, my name isXXXXX you for allowing me to assist you! This being caused by a failed liftgate ajar switch on the liftgate latch assembly. OR a pinched shorted liftgate ajar circuit. To determine if it is the latch switch or a pinched wire, you will need to remove the liftgate trim panel and disconnect the connector at the latch.

Why did my liftgate alarm go off yesterday?

Yesterday, I thought I was going crazy or maybe someone was messing with me. I’m sitting in the living room and my alarm goes off. I thought maybe I set off the panic but my keys were nowhere close to me to sit on and when I did set off the panic it was a totally different alarm.

Why is the latch not working on my liftgate?

This being caused by a failed liftgate ajar switch on the liftgate latch assembly. OR a pinched shorted liftgate ajar circuit. To determine if it is the latch switch or a pinched wire, you will need to remove the liftgate trim panel and disconnect the connector at the latch.