The folding top compartment lid release switch is supplied 12 volts from the Body Control Module (BCM) through the switch signal circuit 2166. When the switch is closed the signal circuit 2166 is grounded and drawn low indicating to the BCM a folding top compartment lid release request has been made. Battery positive voltage is supplied to the coil and switch sides of the TONN REL relay #41. When the folding top compartment lid release signal is seen by the BCM and all the necessary conditions for a lid release function to occur are present, the BCM energizes the relay by providing a ground through the relay control circuit 2169. When the relay coil is energized the relay switch is drawn closed and battery positive voltage is supplied to the folding top compartment lid latch through circuit 2168.