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Circuit Description

The rear compartment lid release solenoid is controlled by the body control module (BCM). The BCM supplies battery positive voltage to the rear compartment lid release solenoid control circuit when the keyfob trunk release button is pressed. When the rear compartment lid release solenoid control circuit is open or shorted to ground while the BCM is commanding the rear compartment lid release solenoid on, DTC B3267 is set.

DTC Descriptor

This diagnostic procedure supports the following DTC:

DTC B3267 Trunk Release Output Circuit Low

Conditions for Running the DTC

The BCM is commanding the rear compartment lid release solenoid on, keyfob button pressed.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

All of the following conditions must be met:

    • The BCM is commanding the rear compartment lid release solenoid ON.
    • The rear compartment lid release control circuit is open or shorted to ground.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets
    • The BCM turns off the rear compartment lid release solenoid control output for the remainder of the current ignition cycle.
    • The BCM stores DTC B3267 in memory.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC
    • A current DTC B3267 will clear when the malfunction is no longer present.
    • All BCM history codes clear after 100 ignition cycles, from OFF to ON, with no current codes active during the 100 ignition cycles.
    • Current and history codes may be cleared using a scan tool.

Diagnostic Aids
    • If the rear compartment lid release control circuit is shorted to ground and the rear compartment lid release solenoid is commanded on, the RFA BATT fuse will open.
    • If the DTC is a history DTC, the problem may be intermittent. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems.

Test Description

The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.

  1. Listen for an audible click when the rear compartment lid release solenoid operates. Command both the ON and OFF states. Repeat the commands as necessary.

    2.

  2. This step verifies that the BCM is providing voltage to the rear compartment lid release solenoid.

    3.

  3. This step tests for an open in the ground circuit to the rear compartment lid release solenoid.

    4.

  4. This step tests if voltage is constantly being applied to the rear compartment lid release solenoid.

Step

Action

Yes

No

1

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle in Vehicle DTC Information

2

  1. Install a scan tool.
  2. With a scan tool, command the rear compartment lid release solenoid ON and OFF.

Does the rear compartment lid release solenoid turn ON and OFF with each command?

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

Go to Step 3

3

  1. Disconnect the rear compartment lid release solenoid.
  2. Connect a test lamp between the control circuit of the rear compartment lid release solenoid and a good ground.
  3. With a scan tool, command the rear compartment lid release solenoid ON and OFF.

Does the test lamp turn ON and OFF with each command?

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 5

4

  1. Connect a test lamp between the control circuit of the rear compartment lid release solenoid and the ground circuit of the rear compartment lid release solenoid.
  2. With a scan tool, command the rear compartment lid release solenoid ON and OFF.

Does the test lamp turn ON and OFF with each command?

Go to Step 8

Go to Step 10

5

Does the test lamp remain illuminated with each command?

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 6

6

Test the control circuit of the rear compartment lid release solenoid for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 13

Go to Step 9

7

Test the control circuit of the rear compartment lid release solenoid for a short to voltage. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 13

Go to Step 9

8

Inspect for poor connections at the rear compartment lid release solenoid. 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 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 Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 13

Go to Step 12

10

Repair the ground circuit of the rear compartment lid release solenoid. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 13

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11

Replace the rear compartment lid release solenoid.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 13

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12

Replace the BCM. Refer to Control Module References in Computer/Integrating Systems for replacement, setup, and programming.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 13

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13
  1. Use the scan tool in order to clear the DTCs.
  2. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC as specified in the supporting text.

Does the DTC reset?

Go to Step 2

System OK