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Diagnostic Instructions

    •  Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
    •  Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
    •  Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category.

Diagnostic Fault Information

Circuit

Short to Ground

Open/High Resistance

Short to Voltage

Signal Performance

Rear Compartment Lamp Control

2

2

1

--

Rear Compartment Lid Release Switch Signal

4

3

--

--

Rear Compartment Lid Ajar Switch Signal

4

5

--

--

Rear Compartment Lid Ajar Switch Voltage Supply

3

3

3

--

Trunk Release Relay Control

B3265 06

B3265 06

B3265 01

--

Rear Compartment Lid Ajar Switch Ground

--

3

3

--

Rear Compartment Lamp Ground

--

2

2

--

Rear Compartment Lid Release Switch Ground

--

3

3

--

1. Rear Compartment Lamp(s) Always On

2. Rear Compartment Lamp(s) Inoperative

3. Trunk Release Inoperative

4. Trunk Ajar Indicator Always On

5. Trunk Ajar Indicator Inoperative

Circuit/System Description

The INTERIOR LIGHTS fuse supplies battery voltage to the body control module (BCM). The BCM applies battery voltage to the rear compartment lamp through the rear compartment lamp control circuit. The rear compartment lamp is provided ground permanently at G402. When the BCM receives a rear hatch open input, the BCM will activate the rear compartment lamp control circuit to provide battery voltage to the rear compartment lamp.

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

Interior Lights Schematics

Connector End View Reference

Lighting Systems Connector End Views

Electrical Information Reference

    •  Circuit Testing
    •  Connector Repairs
    •  Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
    •  Wiring Repairs

Scan Tool Reference

    •  Scan Tool Output Controls
    •  Scan Tool Data List
    •  Scan Tool Data Definitions

Circuit/System Testing

  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the rear compartment lamp.
  2. Verify that a test lamp illuminates between the rear compartment lamp control circuit and ground at the rear compartment lamp harness connector.
  3. If the test lamp does not illuminate, repair the rear compartment lamp control circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.
  4. Verify that a test lamp illuminates between the rear compartment lamp control circuit and the rear compartment lamp ground circuit at the rear compartment lamp harness connector.
  5. If the test lamp does not illuminate, repair the rear compartment lamp ground circuit for an open/high resistance.
  6. If all circuits test normal, test or replace the rear compartment lamp.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

    •  Rear Compartment Courtesy Lamp Replacement
    •  Control Module References for BCM replacement, setup, and programming