GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

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Action

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Schematic Reference: Interior Lights Schematics

Connector End View Reference: Lighting Systems Connector End Views

1

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle

2

  1. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  2. Verify that the rear compartment lid is closed properly.

Does the rear compartment lamp remain illuminated?

Go to Step 3

Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections

3

Test the rear compartment lamp controlled ground circuit for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 4

4

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 .

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 5

5

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

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 6

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6

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 2