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Originally Posted by Qsilver7
Not sure what model year the actuator above comes from...but just an FYI...the upper lift gate on the facelift models have a slightly different electrical architecture due to the addition of the SCA (soft close) feature. The facelift actuator uses a hall sensor instead of a microswitch.  |
Thanks for the correction, Qsilver7. Another item in the long list of facelift updates!
The hall effect sensor (instead of the micro-switch) may well be more reliable but it will be a little harder to diagnose, as you can't use simple tools like a multi-meter to check its operation.
Best bet might be to visually check the sensor, to check it doesn't have any swarf on it or near it (from drilling out rivets) and that metallic component it detects is correctly aligned. This will be some metal arm or a pin etc. in the plastic gear. It's possible the the gear/sensor relationship has been disturbed and while the hatch will still close and lock, the sensor cannot detect the gear being in the correct orientation.
Also visually check the wiring to the sensor for damage.