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Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle in Vehicle DTC Information

1. Install a scan tool.
2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
3. Ensure the rear compartment lid is closed.
4. With a scan tool, observe the Trunk Ajar Switch parameter in the body control module (BCM) data list.

Does the scan tool indicate that the Trunk Ajar Switch is Off?

Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems

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1. Turn OFF the ignition.
2. Disconnect the rear compartment lid release actuator.
3. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
4. With a scan tool, observe the Trunk Ajar Switch parameter.

Does the scan tool indicate that the Trunk Ajar Switch is Off?

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Test the rear compartment lid ajar signal circuit of the rear compartment lid release actuator for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the BCM. Refer to the following in Wiring Systems:

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the rear compartment lid release actuator. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Replace the BCM. Refer to Control Module References in Computer/Integrating Systems for replacement, setup, and programming.

Did you complete the replacement?

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Replace the rear compartment lid release actuator. Refer to Rear Compartment Lid Latch Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

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Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

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