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*DECKLID/LIFTGATE RELEASE INOPERATIVE

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*DECKLID/LIFTGATE RELEASE INOPERATIVE (CONTINUED)
For the Power Door Lock circuit diagram (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/POWER LOCKS - SCHEMATICS AND DIA-
GRAMS)
For a complete wiring diagram Refer to Section 8W.

Possible Causes

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

(P31) DECKLID/LIFTGATE RELEASE DRIVER CIRCUIT SHORT TO VOLTAGE
(P31) DECKLID/LIFTGATE RELEASE DRIVER CIRCUIT OPEN
DECKLID/LIFTGATE RELEASE GROUND CIRCUIT OPEN
(G25) DECKLID/LIFTGATE RELEASE SWITCH SENSE CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND
(G25) DECKLID/LIFTGATE SWITCH SENSE CIRCUIT OPEN
DECKLID OR LIFTGATE SWITCH GROUND CIRCUIT OPEN
DECKLID OR LIFTGATE SWITCH INOPERATIVE
DECKLID OR LIFTGATE LATCH INOPERATIVE
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

Diagnostic Test

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
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2. DECKLID OR LIFTGATE LATCH INOPERATIVE
NOTE: Ensure all fuses are good before proceeding.
Disconnect the liftgate or decklid latch connector.
Connect a test light between the (P31) Decklid/Liftgate Release Driver
circuit and the Ground circuit.
Turn the ignition on.
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 BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 (Refer to
BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No >> Go To 3
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3. OPEN GROUND CIRCUIT.
Using a 12-volt test light connected to 12-volts, check the Ground cir-
cuit in the latch connector.

Does the test light illuminate brightly?

No >> Repair the Ground circuit for an open.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 (Refer to
BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No >> Go To 4

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

Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the Cluster C3 connector.
Measure the resistance between Ground and the (P31) Decklid/Lift-
gate Release Driver circuit.

Is the resistance below 1000.0 ohms?

Yes >> Repair the (P31) Decklid/Liftgate Release Driver circuit for
a short to ground.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 (Refer to
BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No >> Go To 5
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5. (P31) DECKLID/LIFTGATE RELEASE DRIVER CIRCUIT SHORT TO VOLTAGE.
Turn the ignition on.
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 BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 (Refer to
BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No >> Go To 6

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

Turn the ignition off.
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 BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 (Refer to
BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
Yes >> Replace the Instrument Cluster.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 (Refer to
BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
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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.
Disconnect the Decklid Release Switch connector.
Turn the Ignition On.
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 BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 (Refer to
BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No >> Go To 9

9. SWITCH GROUND CIRCUIT OPEN

Using a 12-volt test light connected to 12-volts, check the Ground cir-
cuit.

Does the test light illuminate brightly?

No >> Repair the Ground circuit for an open.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 (Refer to
BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
Yes >> Go To 10
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10. (P25) DECKLID/LIFTGATE RELEASE SWITCH SENSE CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND.
Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the Cluster C1 connector.
Measure the resistance between Ground and the (G25) Decklid/Lift-
gate Release Switch sense circuit.

Is the resistance below 1000.0 ohms?

Yes >> Repair the (G25) Decklid/Liftgate Release Switch Sense
circuit for a short to ground.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 (Refer to
BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No >> Go To 11

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

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

Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?

No >> Repair the (G25) Decklid/Liftgate Release Switch Sense
circuit for an open.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 (Refer to
BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
Yes >> Replace the Instrument Cluster
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 (Refer to
BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
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12. LIFTGATE SWITCH INOPERATIVE.
Turn the Ignition Off.
Disconnect the Liftgate Release Switch connector.
Connect an ohmmeter between the terminals of the switch connector (Switch Side).
Press and hold the switch closed while measuring the resistance of the switch.

Is the resistance approximately 4700.0 ohms?

No >> Replace the liftgate switch.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 (Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
Yes >> Go TO 13

13. SWITCH GROUND CIRCUIT OPEN

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

Does the test light illuminate brightly?

No >> Repair the Ground circuit for an open.Perform BODY VER-
IFICATION TEST - VER 1 (Refer to BODY VERIFICATION
TEST - VER 1.
Yes >> Go To 14

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

Disconnect the Cluster C1 connector.
Measure the resistance between Ground and the (G25) Decklid/Lift-
gate Release Switch sense circuit.

Is the resistance below 1000.0 ohms?

Yes >> Repair the (G25) Decklid/Liftgate Release Switch Sense
circuit for a short to ground.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 (Refer to
BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No >> Go To 11
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15. (P25) DECKLID/LIFTGATE RELEASE SWITCH SENSE CIRCUIT OPEN.
Measure the resistance of the (G25) Decklid/Liftgate Release Switch
sense circuit between the Switch connector and the Cluster C1 con-
nector.

Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?

No >> Repair the (G25) Decklid/Liftgate Release Switch Sense
circuit for an open.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 (Refer to
BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
Yes >> Replace the Instrument Cluster
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 (Refer to
BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.