Chrysler Repair: not the bcm what next??, rear hatch, liftgate


Question
Hi,
I have an 04 pacifica. The interior lights don't work, or the back up lights, or the rear hatch (not a power lift) just the electric handle. and I was told it could be the bcm. I replaced the bcm and had a scan run on it. Still does not work. But the scan said the liftgate module isn't responding and the ground wire to the rear wiper isn't responding. The rear wiper does not work as well. They all went out at the same time so if its not the bcm what else could it be?? The mechanics I have working on it are stumped!! Please help!!

Answer
Hi Dusty,
I wonder if the ground connection(s) for the back-up lights, latch handle, and wiper is loose at the body where it attaches. I don't have a Pacifica manual so I can't point you to it, but I would suspect it is in that rear area and you could look for any solid black wires from those modules that are not functioning to see where is goes to find the ground. Those items all have separate circuits and fuses that supply them, but they may well share the same ground return connection.
Roland
PS Sorry for the delay, I just found your question yesterday in the 'pool'.