Symptom:
*DECKLID SOLENOID INOPERATIVE
POSSIBLE CAUSES
SOLENOID GROUND OPEN
DECKLID RELEASE SOLENOID OPEN
DECKLID RELEASE RELAY OUTPUT WIRE OPEN
RKE MODULE - DECKLID RELAY OPEN
TEST ACTION APPLICABILITY
1 Disconnect the Decklid Solenoid connector.
Connect a test light between the Decklid Release Relay Output circuit and the
Ground circuit in the Decklid Solenoid connector.
With the DRBIII actuate the 9Decklid Solenoid9.
Did the test light illuminate when the solenoid was actuated?
All
Yes → Replace the Decklid Release Solenoid.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
No → Go To 2
2 Turn ignition off.
Disconnect the Decklid Solenoid connector.
Using a 12-volt test light connected to 12-volts, check the Ground circuit in the
Decklid Release connector.
Does the test light illuminate brightly?
All
Yes → Go To 3
No → Repair the open ground wire.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
3 Turn ignition off.
Disconnect the Remote Keyless Entry module connector.
Disconnect the Decklid Solenoid connector.
Measure the resistance of the Decklid Release Relay Output wire from the RKE
module connector to the Decklid Solenoid connector.
Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?
All
Yes → Go To 4
No → Repair the open Decklid Release Relay Output wire.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
4 If there are no possible causes remaining, view repair. All
Repair
Replace the Remote Keyless Entry Module.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
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