Schematic Reference: Body Rear End Schematics

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle in Vehicle DTC Information

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 in Wiring Systems

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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Disconnect the rear compartment lid release actuator.

Is the trunk ajar indicator illuminated/message displayed?

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

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Replace the instrument panel cluster (IPC)/message center. Refer to Control Module References in Computer/Integrating Systems 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 in Computer/Integrating Systems 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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