Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Decklid Release Motor Output Failure Trouble Code

NAME OF CODE
Decklid Release Motor Output Failure

WHEN MONITORED
During decklid release motor actuation

SET CONDITION
BCM detects a short to ground on its decklid release motor output.

THEORY OF OPERATION
The BCM provides a high-side drive through a power driver to the decklid release motor. This fault gets set if the output is shorted to ground.

PROBABLE CAUSES
- Wiring short to ground
- Failed decklid release motor
- Failed BCM