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Luggage Compartment Description and Operation general

The rear compartment lid release system consists of the following components:

    • Rear compartment lid release switch
    • Rear compartment lid release relay
    • Body Control Module (BCM)
    • Instrument cluster

When the rear compartmnet lid release switch is operated, the trunk release switch input is grounded in the instrument cluster. The instrument cluster will send a class 2 message to the body control module (BCM). The BCM will ground the coil side of the rear compartment lid release relay. When the coil side of the rear compartment lid release relay is grounded the switch side contacts close and energize the rear compartment lid release actuator. The rear compartment lid will release.

Luggage Compartment Description and Operation trunk ajar ind

Trunk Ajar Indicator

TRUNK OPEN - 24

The IPC illuminates the TRUNK OPEN - 24 indicator in the DIC when the body control module (PZM) detects that the rear compartment is open and the ignition is ON. The IPC receives a class 2 message from the PZM requesting illumination.