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Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Body Rear End?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check - Body Rear End

1. Install a scan tool.
2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF, car in PARK.
3. With a scan tool, view the Trunk Release Output parameter in the Remote Function Actuator (RFA).
4. With a scan tool, command the trunk release ON and OFF.

Does the parameter change state?

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Does the rear compartment lid release operate?

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1. With a scan tool, view the Trunk Release switch parameter in the Body Control Module (SBM).
2. Press the trunk release switch.

Does the parameter change state?

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1. Disconnect the rear compartment lid release switch.
2. Connect a fused jumper between the battery positive voltage supply circuit of the trunk release switch and the ground circuit of the trunk release switch.
3. View the Trunk Release switch parameter.

Does the parameter change state?

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1. Connect a fused jumper between the battery positive voltage supply circuit of the trunk release switch and a good ground.
2. View the Trunk Release switch parameter.

Does the parameter change state?

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1. Remove the trunk release relay.
2. Disconnect the trunk release actuator.
3. Install a fused jumper wire between the battery positive voltage circuit of the trunk release relay and the trunk release actuator supply circuit of the trunk release relay.
4. Connect a test lamp between supply circuit of the trunk release actuator and the ground circuit of the trunk release actuator.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

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Probe the supply circuit of the trunk release actuator with a test lamp that is connected to a good ground.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

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1. Remove trunk release relay.
2. Probe the battery positive voltage circuit of the trunk release relay with a test lamp that is connected to a good ground.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

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1. Connect a test lamp between the battery positive voltage circuit of the trunk release relay and the control circuit of the rear compartment lid release relay.
2. Press the Trunk Release button.

Does the test lamp turn ON and OFF with each command?

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Did the test lamp remain illuminated with each command?

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Test the control circuit of the trunk release relay for a short to voltage or an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Test the control circuit of the trunk release relay for a short to ground. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Repair high resistance or open in the feed circuit of the trunk release relay. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

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Repair the high resistance or open in the supply circuit of the trunk release actuator. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Repair the high resistance or open in the ground circuit of the trunk release actuator. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

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Repair the high resistance or open in the ground circuit of the trunk release switch. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

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Test the B+ input circuit of the trunk release switch for a high resistance or open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find or correct the condition?

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Inspect for poor connections at the trunk release relay. 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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Inspect for poor connections at the trunk 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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Inspect for poor connection at the harness connector of the trunk release switch. 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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Inspect for poor connection at the harness connector of the RFA. 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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Inspect for poor connection at the harness connector of the SBM. 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 trunk release relay.

Did you complete the replacement?

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Replace the trunk release actuator. Refer to Rear Compartment Lid Latch Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

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Replace the trunk release switch.

Did you complete the replacement?

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Replace the RFA. Refer to RFA Module Replacement in Keyless Entry.

Did you complete the replacement?

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Replace the SBM. Refer to Body Control Module Replacement in Body Control Systems.

Did you complete the replacement?

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Operate the system for which the symptom occurred.

Is the symptom still present?

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System OK