Diagnostic Test

TEST FOR INTERMITTENT CONDITION
1. With the scan tool, record and erase DTCs
2. Operate the Decklid or Liftgate Switch several times.
3. Turn the ignition on and wait 30 seconds.
4. With the scan tool, read DTCs.
  Does the scan tool display B1826-TRUNK RELEASE SWITCH INPUT CIRCUIT LOW?
  
  Yes
  - Go to step 2
  No
  - The conditions that caused this code to set are not present at this time. Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Totally Integrated Power (TIPM) - Standard Procedure .
TRUNK SWITCH SHORTED

Fig 1: Checking Trunk Switch For Short
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1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the Decklid or Liftgate Release Switch connector.
3. Turn the ignition on and wait 30 seconds.
4. With the scan tool, read DTCs.
  Does the scan tool display B1826-TRUNK RELEASE SWITCH INPUT CIRCUIT LOW?
  
  No
  - Replace the decklid or liftgate switch.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Totally Integrated Power (TIPM) - Standard Procedure .
  Yes
  - Go to step 3
(P25) DECKLID/LIFTGATE RELEASE SWITCH SENSE CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND.

Fig 2: Checking Decklid/Liftgate Release Switch Sense Circuit For Short To Ground.
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1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the Cluster C1 connector.
3. Measure the resistance between Ground and the (G25) Decklid/Liftgate Release Switch sense circuit.
  Is the resistance below 1,000 ohms?
  
  Yes
  - Repair the (G25) Decklid/Liftgate Release Switch Sense circuit for a short to ground.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Totally Integrated Power (TIPM) - Standard Procedure .
  No
  - Replace the Instrument Cluster in accordance with the Service Information.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to DTC-Based Diagnostics/MODULE, Totally Integrated Power (TIPM) - Standard Procedure .