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Diagnostic Test

  1. CHECK FOR AN ACTIVE DTC 
    1. Turn the ignition on.
    2. Press and release the Decklid/Liftgate Release Switch.
    3. With the scan tool, read the Body Control Module (BCM) DTCs and record on the repair order.

      Is the DTC active?

      Yes 

      • Go To  2

      No 

      • 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. If no problems are found, test complete.
      • Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
  2. CHECK THE DECKLID RELEASE SWITCH 
    1. Turn the ignition off.
    2. Disconnect the Decklid Release Switch harness connector.
    3. Press and release the Decklid/Liftgate Release Switch.
    4. With the scan tool, read the BCM DTCs.

      Is the DTC active?

      No 

      • Go To  3

      Yes 

  3. CHECK THE (P223) DECKLID/LIFTGATE RELEASE SWITCH SENSE CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND 
    1. Turn the ignition off.
    2. Disconnect the BCM C6/F harness connector.
    3. Check for continuity between ground and the (P223) Decklid/Liftgate Release Switch Sense circuit at the at the Decklid Release Switch harness connector.

      Is there continuity between ground and the (P223) Decklid/Liftgate Release Switch Sense circuit?

      Yes 

      • Repair the short to ground in the (P223) Decklid/Liftgate Release Switch Sense circuit.
      • Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .

      No