Schematic Reference: Body Rear End Schematics

Connector End View Reference: Body Rear End Connector End Views

DEFINITION: The rear compartment lid does not release when the rear compartment lid release switch is pressed.

Did you perform the Body Rear End Diagnostic System Check?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check - Body Rear End

Press the rear compartment lid release switch.

Does the rear compartment lid release operate?

Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems

Go to Step 3

1. Install a scan tool.
2. Turn the ignition ON, with the engine OFF.
3. Observe the rear compartment lid release command parameter in the roof and door module (RDM) inputs data list, while pressing the rear compartment lid release switch.

Does the scan tool display active when the switch is pressed?

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Using a scan tool, command the rear compartment lid release relay ON.

Does the relay activate when commanded ON?

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1. Turn the ignition OFF.
2. Disconnect the rear compartment lid release switch.
3. Connect a 5-amp fused jumper wire between the rear compartment lid release switch signal circuit and the rear compartment lid release switch ground circuit.

Does the rear compartment lid release operate?

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Connect a 5-amp fused jumper between the rear compartment lid release switch signal circuit and a good ground.

Does the rear compartment lid release operate?

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Test the rear compartment lid release switch signal circuit for an open or a short to voltage.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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1. Remove the rear compartment lid release relay.
2. Probe both battery positive voltage circuits of the rear compartment lid release relay with a test lamp that is connected to a good ground.

Does the test lamp illuminate for both circuits?

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Repair the open or the short to ground in the appropriate battery positive voltage circuit of the rear compartment lid release relay.

Did you complete the repair?

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Test the control circuit of the rear compartment lid release relay for an open or a short to voltage.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 23

Go to Step 16

1. Remove the rear compartment lid release relay.
2. Momentarily connect a 20-amp fused jumper wire between the battery positive voltage circuit of the rear compartment lid release relay, and the supply voltage circuit of the rear compartment lid latch assembly at the rear compartment lid release relay.

Does the rear compartment lid release operate?

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Test the supply voltage circuit of the rear compartment lid latch assembly for an open or a short to ground.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Test the ground circuit of the rear compartment lid latch assembly for an open or high resistance.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Repair the open or high resistance in the rear compartment lid release switch ground circuit. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 23

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Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the rear compartment lid release switch. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 23

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Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the RDM. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 23

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Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the rear compartment lid release relay. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 23

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Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the rear compartment lid latch assembly. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 23

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

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 23

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Replace the RDM. Refer to Folding Top Control Module Replacement in Roof.

Did you complete the repair?

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Replace the rear compartment lid release relay.

Did you complete the repair?

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Replace the rear compartment lid latch. Refer to Rear Compartment Lid Latch Replacement .

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 23

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Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

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