[billcare4228]

Hello all. I own a 2005 9-7x and a couple of days ago the interior lights stayed on after having the lift gate open. Went out and reclosed the gate and lights go off. This happened twice. Tonight they stayed on after a 100 mile trip. Stopped to unload some stuff then left for home and lights stay on. Disconnected the battery and reattached the ground and lights came back on. I have the battery disconnected now.
Could this be the body control module in the lift gate? Thanks in advance!

 

[billcare4228]

So now after disconnecting the battery for a half hour or so the lights are working correctly. This does not inspire me with confidence...

 

[billcare4228]

So, an update! Took the interior cover off the tailgate and checked for power. Was a little suspicious that I didn't have power on one of the orange wires attached to the lift gate module. Got into the boot that goes from body to gate opened the headliner, and found said orange wire. Pulled on it some and it broke off and came out of the boot. Spliced in a new piece and all is working again. Hope this helps!

 

[Dads Toy]

Thanks for adding the fix to this thread. Good troubleshooting. Iam sure someone will get to use this info.