Diagnostic Test
- CHECK FOR AN ACTIVE DTC
- Turn the ignition on.
- Press and release the Decklid Release Switch.
- 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 .
- CHECK THE DOOR/DECKLID LATCH
- Turn the ignition off.
- Disconnect the Door/Decklid Latch harness connector.
- Turn the ignition on.
- Press and release the Decklid Release Switch.
- With the scan tool, read the BCM DTCs.
Is the DTC as active?
Yes
- Go To 3
No
- Replace the Liftgate Latch in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to LATCH, REMOVAL .
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
- CHECK THE (P31) DECKLID/LIFTGATE RELEASE DRIVER CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND
- Turn the ignition off.
- Disconnect the BCM C6/F harness connector.
- Check the continuity between ground and the (P31) Decklid/Liftgate Release Driver circuit at the Door/Decklid Latch harness connector.
Is there continuity between ground and the (P31) Decklid/Liftgate Release Driver circuit?
Yes
- Repair the short to ground in the (P31) Decklid/Liftgate Release Driver circuit.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Replace the Body Control Module (BCM) in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to MODULE, BODY CONTROL (BCM), REMOVAL .
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY VERIFICATION TEST .