GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Without Keyless Entry

The rear compartment lid lock release solenoid is charged when the following conditions exist:

    • The vehicle is in PARK.
    • The rear compartment lid release switch is activated.

When the rear compartment lid release solenoid is charged, the rear compartment is released.

If the vehicle is in a position other than PARK, the rear compartment lid lock release solenoid is inactive. The rear compartment cannot be released.

With Keyless Entry

The rear compartment lid lock release solenoid is energized when the following conditions exist:

    • The vehicle is in PARK.
    • The REAR COMPARTMENT button on the RKE transmitter is pressed.

When these conditions exist, the switch in the RCDLR closes and the rear compartment lid lock release solenoid is energized. When the rear compartment lid lock release solenoid is energized, the rear compartment releases.

If the vehicle is in a position other than PARK, the rear compartment lid lock release solenoid is inactive. The rear compartment cannot be released.