The body control module (BCM) provides a low side drive output that controls the trunk release relay.
This diagnostic procedure supports the following DTC:
DTC B3265 Trunk/Hatch/Liftglass Release Output Circuit
DTC Symptom | DTC Symptom Descriptor |
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01 | Short to battery |
06 | Short to ground or open |
The only requirements are valid operating voltage and ground.
All of the following conditions exist for more than 1 second:
The BCM detects a short to battery in the trunk relay control when output is active.
The BCM detects a short to ground or an open in trunk relay control when output is inactive.
The BCM disables the trunk relay control until the next ignition cycle.
The BCM disables the trunk relay control until the next ignition cycle.
• | A current DTC clears when the malfunction is no longer present. |
• | A history DTC clears when the module ignition cycle counter reaches the reset threshold, without a repeat of the malfunction. |
The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.
During the trunk release relay operation, listen for an audible click. Command the ON and the OFF states. Repeat the commands as necessary.
Verifies that the BCM is providing voltage to the trunk release relay.
Tests for an open in the ground circuit to the trunk release relay.
Tests for constant voltage to the trunk release relay.
Test the trunk release relay control circuit for a short to ground or open.
Step | Action | Yes | No |
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Schematic Reference: Body Rear End Schematics Connector End View Reference: Body Rear End Connector End Views | |||
1 | Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle? | Go to Step 2 | |
Does the trunk release relay turn ON and OFF with each command? | Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections | Go to Step 3 | |
Probe the control circuit of the trunk release relay with the test lamp. Does the test lamp turn ON and OFF with each command? | Go to Step 4 | Go to Step 5 | |
Does the test lamp turn ON and OFF with each command? | Go to Step 8 | Go to Step 10 | |
Does the test lamp remain illuminated with each command? | Go to Step 7 | Go to Step 6 | |
Test the control circuit of the trunk release relay for a short to ground or an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and to Wiring Repairs . Did you find and correct the condition? | Go to Step 13 | Go to Step 9 | |
7 |
Did you find and correct the condition? | Go to Step 13 | Go to Step 9 |
8 | Inspect for poor connections at the trunk release relay. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and to Connector Repairs . Did you find and correct the condition? | Go to Step 13 | Go to Step 11 |
9 | Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the body control module (BCM). Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and to Connector Repairs . Did you find and correct the condition? | Go to Step 13 | Go to Step 12 |
10 | Repair the ground circuit of the trunk release relay. Refer to Wiring Repairs . Did you complete the repair? | Go to Step 13 | -- |
11 | Replace the trunk release relay. Did you complete the replacement? | Go to Step 13 | -- |
12 | Replace the BCM. Refer to Control Module References for replacement, setup, and programming. Did you complete the replacement? | Go to Step 13 | -- |
13 |
Does the DTC reset? | Go to Step 2 | System OK |