Decklid/Liftgate Release Inoperative

DECKLID/LIFTGATE RELEASE INOPERATIVE

For a complete wiring diagram, refer to the Wiring Information. Electrical Diagrams

1. DECKLID/LIFTGATE OPERATIONAL FROM RKE ONLY

Is the Decklid Or Liftgate operational from the RKE only?

No

- Go To 2

Yes

- Go To 7

2. DECKLID OR LIFTGATE LATCH INOPERATIVE

NOTE: Ensure all fuses are good before proceeding.

1. Disconnect the liftgate or decklid latch connector.
2. Connect a test light between the (P31) Decklid/Liftgate Release Driver circuit and the Ground circuit.
3. Turn the ignition on.
4. Operate the decklid or liftgate and observe the test light.

Does the testlight illuminate brightly for approximately 300 ms. when the decklid or liftgate is operated?

Yes

- Replace the Decklid or Liftgate Latch.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Body Verification Test.

No

- Go To 3

3. OPEN GROUND CIRCUIT.

1. Using a 12-volt test light connected to 12-volts, check the Ground circuit in the latch connector.

Does the test light illuminate brightly?

No

- Repair the Ground circuit for an open.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Body Verification Test.

Yes

- Go To 4

4. (P31) DECKLID/LIFTGATE RELEASE DRIVER CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND.

1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the Cluster C3 connector.
3. Measure the resistance between Ground and the (P31) Decklid/Liftgate Release Driver circuit.

Is the resistance below 1,000 ohms?

Yes

- Repair the (P31) Decklid/Liftgate Release Driver circuit for a short to ground.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Body Verification Test.

No

- Go To 5

5. (P31) DECKLID/LIFTGATE RELEASE DRIVER CIRCUIT SHORT TO VOLTAGE.

1. Turn the ignition on.
2. Measure the voltage between Ground and the (P31) Decklid/Liftgate Release Driver circuit.

Is there any voltage present?

Yes

- Repair the (P31) Decklid/Liftgate Release Driver circuit for a short to voltage.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Body Verification Test.

No

- Go To 6

6. (P31) DECKLID/LIFTGATE RELEASE DRIVER CIRCUIT OPEN.

1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Measure the resistance of the (P31) Decklid/Liftgate Release Driver circuit between the Latch connector and the Cluster C3 connector.

Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?

No

- Repair the (P31) Decklid/Liftgate Release Driver circuit for an open.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Body Verification Test.

Yes

- Replace the Instrument Cluster.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Body Verification Test.

7. IS THIS VEHICLE A 4 DOOR SEDAN?

Is this vehicle a 4 door sedan?

Yes

- Go To 8

No

- Go To 12

8. DECKLID SWITCH INOPERATIVE.

NOTE: Ensure the Decklid Latch is connected before proceeding.

1. Disconnect the Decklid Release Switch connector.
2. Turn the Ignition On.
3. Momentarily connect a jumper wire between the (G25) Decklid/Liftgate Release Switch Sense circuit and the Ground circuit.

Did the decklid open?

Yes

- Replace the decklid switch.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Body Verification Test.

No

- Go To 9

9. SWITCH GROUND CIRCUIT OPEN

1. Using a 12-volt test light connected to 12-volts, check the Ground circuit.

Does the test light illuminate brightly?

No

- Repair the Ground circuit for an open.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Body Verification Test.

Yes

- Go To 10

10. (P25) DECKLID/LIFTGATE RELEASE SWITCH SENSE CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND.

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. Body Verification Test.

No

- Go To 11

11. (P25) DECKLID/LIFTGATE RELEASE SWITCH SENSE CIRCUIT OPEN.

1. Measure the resistance of the (G25) Decklid/Liftgate Release Switch sense circuit between the Switch connector and the Cluster C1 connector.

Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?

No

- Repair the (G25) Decklid/Liftgate Release Switch Sense circuit for an open.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Body Verification Test.

Yes

- Replace the Instrument Cluster.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Body Verification Test.

12. LIFTGATE SWITCH INOPERATIVE.
1. Turn the Ignition Off.
2. Disconnect the Liftgate Release Switch connector.
3. Connect an ohmmeter between the terminals of the switch connector (Switch Side).
4. Press and hold the switch closed while measuring the resistance of the switch.

Is the resistance approximately 4,700 ohms?

No

- Replace the liftgate switch.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Body Verification Test.

Yes

- Go To 13

13. SWITCH GROUND CIRCUIT OPEN

1. Using a 12-volt test light connected to 12-volts, check the Ground circuit in the Liftgate Release Switch harness connector.

Does the test light illuminate brightly?

No

- Repair the Ground circuit for an open.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Body Verification Test.

Yes

- Go To 14

14. (P25) DECKLID/LIFTGATE RELEASE SWITCH SENSE CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND.

1. Disconnect the Cluster C1 connector.
2. 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. Body Verification Test.

No

- Go To 15

15. (P25) DECKLID/LIFTGATE RELEASE SWITCH SENSE CIRCUIT OPEN.