Test Ah: Trunk Ajar Indicator Always On
- If body rear end diagnostic system check has been performed, go to next step. If body rear end diagnostic system check has not been performed, perform BODY REAR END DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK under SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM.
- Connect scan tool to Data Link Connector (DLC). DLC is locate below left side of instrument panel, near steering column. Turn ignition switch to RUN position. Using scan tool, observe trunk ajar switch parameter in Rear Integration Module (RIM) data list. If scan tool does not indicate trunk ajar switch as OFF, go to next step. If scan tool indicates trunk ajar switch as OFF, inspect for intermittents. See TROUBLE SHOOTING .
- Turn ignition switch to OFF position. Disconnect rear compartment lid release actuator harness connector. Turn ignition switch to RUN position. Using scan tool, observe trunk ajar switch parameter. If scan tool does not indicate trunk ajar switch as OFF, go to next step. If scan tool indicates trunk ajar switch as OFF, go to step 6 .
- Inspect Red/Black wire for a short to ground between ground and rear compartment lid release actuator harness connector terminal "C". If problem does not exist, go to next step. If problem exists, repair Red/Black wire as necessary. After repair, go to step 9 .
- Inspect RIM harness connector for poor connections. If problem does not exist, go to step 7 . If problem exists, repair RIM harness connector as necessary. After repair, go to step 9 .
- Inspect rear compartment lid release actuator harness connector for poor connections. If problem does not exist, go to step 8 . If problem exists, repair rear compartment lid release actuator harness connector as necessary. After repair, go to step 9 .
- Replace RIM, then go to step 9 .
- Replace rear compartment lid release actuator. After repair, go to next step.
- Operate system to verify repair. If system is not operating correctly, repeat test beginning at step 2 .