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Action

Value(s)

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Important: A short to ground will cause an open fuse(s). Before performing this diagnostic procedure, inspect the fuse(s) for an open.

1

  1. Disconnect the rear compartment lid release motor connector.
  2. Use a DMM in order to measure the resistance between terminal B of the rear compartment lid release motor harness connector and ground.

Is the resistance measured within the specified range?

0-2 ohms

Go to Step 2

Go to Step 3

2

Connect a fused jumper between terminal A and terminal B of the rear compartment lid release motor harness connector.

Does the rear compartment courtesy lamp light?

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Go to Step 4

Go to Step 5

3

Repair the open in CKT 750 between the rear compartment lid release motor and ground splice pack G401. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Interior Lamps System Check

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4

Replace the rear compartment lid release motor.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Interior Lamps System Check

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5

  1. Reconnect the rear compartment lid release motor connector.
  2. Open the rear compartment lid.
  3. Disconnect the rear compartment courtesy lamp connector.
  4. Use a DMM in order to measure the resistance between terminal B of the rear compartment courtesy lamp connector and ground.

Is the resistance measured within the specified range?

0-2 ohms

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 7

6

Use a DMM in order to measure the voltage between terminal C of the rear compartment courtesy lamp connector and ground.

Is the voltage measured equal to the specified value?

B+

Go to Step 8

Go to Step 9

7

Repair the open in CKT 737 between the rear compartment courtesy lamp and the rear compartment lid release motor. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to Interior Lamps System Check

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8

Replace the rear compartment courtesy lamp.

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to Interior Lamps System Check

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9

  1. Backprobe the left IP junction block using a DMM.
  2. Measure the voltage between terminal C4 of connector C3 and ground.

Is the voltage measured equal to the specified value?

B+

Go to Step 10

Go to Step 11

10

Repair the open in CKT 1732 between the left IP junction block and the rear compartment courtesy lamp. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to Interior Lamps System Check

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11

Replace the left IP junction block.

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to Interior Lamps System Check

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