THERMISTOR

DESCRIPTION

Vehicles equipped with a power liftgate utilize a thermistor assembly. The thermistor is a temperature sensor used by the power liftgate control module to enable proper liftgate operation in extreme climate conditions. The thermistor assembly is an integral part of the liftgate light bar assembly and cannot be serviced separately.

The thermistor cannot be adjusted or repaired and if inoperative or damaged must be replaced. (Refer to 23 - BODY/DECKLID/HATCH/LIFTGATE/TAILGATE/LIGHT BAR - REMOVAL) for the removal procedure.

OPERATION

The thermistor provides an outside temperature signal to the power liftgate control module. As the outside temperature increases the resistance reading decreases, as temperature decreases the resistance reading increases.