Diagnostic Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Dodge Stratus and 2005 Chrysler Sebring. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE - DECKLID RELEASE SWITCH FAILURE
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| 1 | With the DRBIII, erase DTC's. Cycle the ignition switch from off to on and wait at least 30 seconds. With the DRBIII, read DTC's. Did this DTC reset? Yes --> Go To 2 No --> Go To 5 |
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| 2 | Disconnect the Decklid Release Switch harness connector. With the DRBIII, erase DTC's. Cycle the ignition switch from off to on and wait at least 30 seconds. With the DRBIII, read DTC's. Did this DTC reset? Yes --> Go To 3 No --> Replace the Decklid Release Switch. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 . |
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| 3 | Turn the ignition off. Disconnect the Decklid Release Switch harness connector. Disconnect the BCM "C2" harness connector. Turn the ignition on. Measure the resistance between ground and the Decklid Release Switch Sense circuit. Is the resistance below 100.0 ohms? Yes --> Repair the Decklid Release Switch Sense circuit for a short to ground. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 . No --> Go To 4 |
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| 4 | If there are no possible causes remaining, view repair. Repair Replace the Body Control Module Module. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 . |
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| 5 | Turn the ignition off.
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Visually inspect the related wiring harness. Look for any chafed, pierced, pinched, or partially broken wires.
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Visually inspect the related wire harness connectors. Look for broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded terminals. Were any problems found? Yes --> Repair wiring harness/connectors as necessary. Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 . No --> Test Complete. |
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