Diagnostic Test
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- CHECK FOR AN ACTIVE DTC
- Turn the ignition on.
- Operate the Decklid Switch several times.
- With the scan tool, read DTCs.
Does the scan tool display this DTC as active?
Yes
- Go To 2
No
- Test complete, the condition or conditions that originally set this DTC are not present at this time. Using the wiring diagrams as a guide, check all related splices and connectors for signs of water intrusion, corrosion, pushed out or bent terminals, and correct pin tension.
- TRUNK RELEASE SWITCH SHORTED
- Turn the ignition off.
- Disconnect the Decklid Release Switch harness connector.
- Turn the ignition on and wait 30 seconds.
- With the scan tool, read DTCs.
Does the scan tool display this DTC as active?
No
- Replace the Decklid Release Switch in accordance with the Service Information.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
Yes
- Go To 3
- (P223) DECKLID RELEASE SWITCH SENSE CIRCUIT SHORT TO VOLTAGE
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- Turn the ignition off.
- Disconnect the Cluster C3 connector.
- Turn the ignition on.
- Measure the voltage between Ground and the (P223) Decklid Release Switch sense circuit.
Is there any voltage present?
Yes
- Repair the (P223) Decklid Release Switch Sense circuit for a short to voltage.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
No
- Go To 4
- (P223) DECKLID RELEASE SWITCH SENSE CIRCUIT OPEN
- Turn the ignition off.
- Measure the resistance of the (P223) Decklid Release Switch sense circuit.
Is the resistance below 5.0 Ohms?
Yes
- Go To 5
No
- Repair the (P223) Decklid Release Switch Sense circuit for an open.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- (Z910) GROUND CIRCUIT OPEN
- Using a 12-volt test light connected to 12-volts, test the (Z910) ground circuit.
Does the test light illuminate brightly?
Yes
- Go To 6
No
- Repair the (Z910) Ground circuit for an open.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Using a 12-volt test light connected to 12-volts, test the (Z910) ground circuit.
- (P223) DECKLID RELEASE SWITCH SENSE CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND
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- Measure the resistance between Ground and the (P223) Decklid Release Switch sense circuit.
Is the resistance below 5.0 Ohms?
Yes
- Repair the (P223) Decklid Release Switch Sense circuit for a short to ground.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
No
- Replace the Cluster in accordance with service information.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Measure the resistance between Ground and the (P223) Decklid Release Switch sense circuit.