Schematic Reference: Release Systems Schematics or Instrument Cluster Schematics

Connector End View Reference: Vehicle Access Connector End Views or Displays and Gages Connector End Views

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle

Close the rear compartment.

Is the trunk ajar indicator illuminated/message displayed?

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Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections

1. Install a scan tool.
2. Turn ON the ignition with the engine OFF.
3. Close the rear compartment.
4. With a scan tool observe the rear compartment lid ajar switch signal input in the rear integration module (RIM) data list.

Does the scan tool indicate the rear compartment is open?

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Go to Step 7

Disconnect the rear compartment lid release actuator.

Is the trunk ajar indicator illuminated/message displayed?

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 6

Inspect for a short to ground in the rear compartment lid ajar switch signal circuit. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 9

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the rear compartment lid release activator. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 8

Replace the driver information center (DIC). Refer to Control Module References for replacement, setup, and programming.

Did you complete the repair?

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

Did you complete the repair?

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Replace the RIM. Refer to Control Module References for replacement, setup, and programming.

Did you replace the repair?

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Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

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