Patent ID: 8382167

Claim:
A latch system for a liftgate of a motor vehicle comprising: a handle configured to be rotatable relative to the liftgate-between a first position and a second position; a switch including a first contact biased apart from a second contact by a biasing member, the first contact movable relative to the second contact to close the switch upon rotation of the handle; a power actuation system in communication with and responsive to the switch to move the liftgate from the closed position to the opened position when the switch is in the closed position; and a housing, with at least a portion of each of the first contact and the second contact disposed within the housing, wherein the first contact includes a contact housing and a cable, the contact housing including at least an exposed positive contact and an exposed ground contact, the contact housing being received within the housing of the switch and movable relative to the housing, the cable being coupled to the contact housing to move the contact housing, the cable extending beyond the housing of the switch and coupled to the handle, and wherein the biasing member is coupled between the contact housing and an interior of the housing.