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2014 ACURA RLX

3.5L V6AWDAUTOMATICgas
5 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
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B2701low severityBody

Power Liftgate Pinch Sensor Circuit

on 2014 Acura RLX 3.5L V6 · AWD

What this code means

Malfunction in the power liftgate anti-pinch sensor. This safety sensor stops liftgate movement when an obstruction is detected.

Symptoms

  • Liftgate reverses immediately when closing
  • Liftgate will not close
  • Anti-pinch system fault warning
  • Power liftgate disabled

Common causes

  • Faulty pinch sensor strip
  • Sensor wiring damage
  • Sensor contaminated with dirt
  • Sensor strip out of position
  • Control module fault

Diagnostic steps

  1. Clean pinch sensor strip
  2. Inspect sensor strip positioning
  3. Test sensor circuit
  4. Check wiring
  5. Recalibrate anti-pinch system

Repair notes

Replace or reposition anti-pinch sensor strip. Clean debris from sensor area.

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