Trunk / Liftgate

Diagnostic Instructions

• Perform the Diagnostic System Check prior to using this diagnostic procedure: Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle
• Review the description of Strategy Based Diagnosis: Strategy Based Diagnosis
• An overview of each diagnostic category can be found here: Diagnostic Procedure Instructions

Diagnostic Fault Information

Circuit/System Description

For an overview of the component/system, refer to: Luggage Compartment Description and Operation

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

Release Systems Schematics

Connector End View Reference

Master Electrical Component List

Electrical Information Reference

• Circuit Testing
• Connector Repairs
• Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
• Wiring Repairs

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References

Circuit/System Verification

1. Ignition » On / Vehicle » In Service Mode
2. Operate the component: Close the rear compartment lid.
   Verify the scan tool parameter: Rear Closure Ajar Switch = Inactive


• If not the specified state
  Refer to: Circuit/System Testing



• If the specified state


3. Operate the component: Open the rear compartment lid.
   Verify the scan tool parameter: Rear Closure Ajar Switch = Active


• If not the specified state
  Refer to: Circuit/System Testing



• If the specified state


4. All OK.

Circuit/System Testing

1. Ignition/Vehicle » Off
2. Disconnect the electrical connector: M40 Rear Compartment Lid Latch
3. Ignition » On / Vehicle » In Service Mode
4. Verify the scan tool parameter: Rear Closure Ajar Switch = Inactive


• If not the specified state


1. Ignition/Vehicle » Off
2. Disconnect the electrical connector: K9 Body Control Module
3. Test for infinite resistance between the test points: Signal circuit terminal 4 @ Component harness & Ground


• If less than infinite resistance » Repair the short to ground on the circuit.
• If infinite resistance » Replace the component: K9 Body Control Module




• If the specified state


5. Connect a 3 A fused jumper wire between the test points: Signal circuit terminal 4 & Ground circuit terminal 2
6. Verify the scan tool parameter: Rear Closure Ajar Switch = Active


• If not the specified state


1. Ignition/Vehicle » Off & Remove » Jumper wire(s)
2. Disconnect the electrical connector: K9 Body Control Module
3. Ignition » On / Vehicle » In Service Mode
4. Test for less than 1 V between the test points: Signal circuit terminal 4 @ Component harness & Ground


• If 1 V or greater » Repair the short to voltage on the circuit.



• If less than 1 V


5. Ignition/Vehicle » Off
6. Test for less than 2 Ω between the test points: Signal circuit terminal 4 @ Component harness & Terminal 5 X6 @ Control module harness


• If 2 Ω or greater » Repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.
• If less than 2 Ω » Replace the component: K9 Body Control Module




• If the specified state


7. Test or replace the component: M40 Rear Compartment Lid Latch

Component Testing

1. Ignition/Vehicle » Off
2. Disconnect the electrical connector: M40 Rear Compartment Lid Latch
3. Test for infinite resistance between the test points: Signal terminal 4 & Ground terminal 2 — The switch is in the open position.


• If less than infinite resistance
  Replace the component: M40 Rear Compartment Lid Latch



• If infinite resistance


4. Test for less than 3 Ω between the test points: Signal terminal 4 & Ground terminal 2 — The switch is in the closed position.


• If 3 Ω or greater
  Replace the component: M40 Rear Compartment Lid Latch



• If less than 3 Ω


5. All OK.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the repair: Diagnostic Repair Verification

• Rear Compartment Lid Latch Replacement
• For control module replacement, programming, and setup refer to: Control Module References

Diagnostic Instructions

• Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
• Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
• Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category.

Diagnostic Fault Information

Circuit/System Description

The Body Control Module (BCM) supplies a reference voltage to the Rear Compartment Lid Unlatch Switch through the release switch signal circuit. When the Rear Compartment Lid Unlatch Switch is pressed, the release switch signal circuit is grounded through the Rear Compartment Lid Unlatch Switch ground circuit and the reference voltage is pulled low within the BCM. In response, the BCM applies battery positive voltage to the Rear Compartment Lid Unlatch Relay control circuit, which energizes the coil side of the relay. The switch side of the Rear Compartment Lid Unlatch Relay then closes, supplying battery positive voltage through the relay and the Rear Compartment Lid Latch control circuit activating the latch so that the trunk lid may be manually raised to an open position.

Diagnostic Aids

The BCM will receive a folding top position status from the folding top control module for convertible models. If the folding top is not completely stowed or not completely latched, the BCM will not allow the trunk to open when commanded. Refer to Power Folding Top Description and Operation for complete information on folding tops

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

Release Systems Schematics

Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views

Description and Operation

Luggage Compartment Description and Operation

Electrical Information Reference

• Circuit Testing
• Connector Repairs
• Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
• Wiring Repairs

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References for scan tool information

Circuit/System Verification

1. Ignition ON.
2. Verify the scan tool Interior Liftgate/Liftgate Window Unlatch Switch parameter changes between Active and Inactive when pressing and releasing the S58 Rear Compartment Lid Unlatch Switch.


• If the parameter does not change
  Refer to Circuit/System Testing — Trunk Release Switch Inoperative



• If the parameter changes


3. Verify the operation of the M40 Rear Compartment Lid Latch when commanding the Trunk Lid Unlatch with a scan tool.


• If the M40 Rear Compartment Lid Latch does not UNLATCH
  Refer to Circuit/System Testing — Release Actuator Inoperative



• If the M40 Rear Compartment Lid Latch does UNLATCH


4. All OK.

Circuit/System Testing

Trunk Release Switch Inoperative

1. Ignition OFF and all vehicle systems OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the S58 Rear Compartment Lid Unlatch Switch. It may take up to 2 minutes for all vehicle systems to power down.
2. Test for less than 10 Ω between the ground circuit terminal A and ground.


• If 10 Ω or greater


1. Ignition OFF.
2. Test for less than 2 Ω in the ground circuit end to end.


• If 2 Ω or greater, repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.
• If less than 2 Ω, repair the open/high resistance in the ground connection.




• If less than 10 Ω


3. Ignition ON.
4. Verify the scan tool Interior Liftgate/Liftgate Window Unlatch Switch parameter is Inactive.


• If not Inactive


1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the K9 Body Control Module.
2. Test for infinite resistance between the signal circuit terminal C and ground.


• If less than infinite resistance, repair the short to ground on the circuit.
• If infinite resistance, replace the K9 Body Control Module.




• If Inactive


5. Install a 3 A fused jumper wire between the signal circuit terminal C and the ground circuit terminal A.
6. Verify the scan tool Interior Liftgate/Liftgate Window Unlatch Switch parameter is Active.


• If not Active


1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the K9 Body Control Module, ignition ON.
2. Test for less than 1 V between the signal circuit and ground.


• If 1 V or greater, repair the short to voltage on the circuit.



• If less than 1 V


3. Test for less than 2 Ω in the signal circuit end to end.


• If 2 Ω or greater, repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.
• If less than 2 Ω, replace the K9 Body Control Module.




• If Active


7. Test or replace the S58 Rear Compartment Lid Unlatch Switch.

Release Actuator Inoperative

1. Ignition OFF and all vehicle systems OFF, disconnect the KR95B Rear Compartment Lid Unlatch Relay. It may take up to 2 minutes for all vehicle systems to power down.
2. Test for less than 10 Ω between the ground circuit terminal 85 and ground.


• If 10 Ω or greater


1. Ignition OFF.
2. Test for less than 2 Ω in the ground circuit end to end.


• If 2 Ω or greater, repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.
• If less than 2 Ω, repair the open/high resistance in the ground connection.




• If less than 10 Ω


3. Ignition ON.
4. Verify a test lamp illuminates between the B+ circuit terminal 87 and ground.


• If the test lamp does not illuminate and the circuit fuse is good


1. Ignition OFF.
2. Test for less than 2 Ω in the B+ circuit end to end.


• If 2 Ω or greater, repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.
• If less than 2 Ω, verify the fuse is not open and there is voltage at the fuse.




• If the test lamp does not illuminate and the circuit fuse is open


1. Ignition OFF.
2. Test for infinite resistance between the B+ circuit and ground.


• If less than infinite resistance, repair the short to ground on the circuit.



• If infinite resistance


3. Disconnect the harness connector at the M40 Rear Compartment Lid Latch.
4. Test for infinite resistance between the control circuit terminal 30 and ground.


• If less than infinite resistance, repair the short to ground on the circuit.
• If infinite resistance, replace the KR95B Rear Compartment Lid Unlatch Relay.




• If the test lamp illuminates


5. Connect a test lamp between the control circuit terminal 86 and the ground circuit terminal 85.
6. Verify the test lamp briefly illuminates when commanding the Trunk Lid Unlatch with a scan tool.


• If the test lamp is always OFF


1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the K9 Body Control Module.
2. Test for infinite resistance between the control circuit and ground.


• If less than infinite resistance, repair the short to ground on the circuit.



• If infinite resistance


3. Test for less than 2 Ω in the control circuit end to end.


• If 2 Ω or greater, repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.
• If less than 2 Ω, replace the K9 Body Control Module.




• If the test lamp is always ON


1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the K9 Body Control Module, ignition ON.
2. Test for less than 1 V between the control circuit and ground.


• If 1 V or greater, repair the short to voltage on the circuit.
• If less than 1 V, replace the K9 Body Control Module.




• If the test lamp turns ON and OFF


7. Verify that a test lamp does not illuminate between the control circuit terminal 30 and ground.


• If the test lamp illuminates
  Repair the short to voltage on the control circuit



• If the test lamp does not illuminate


8. Ignition OFF and all vehicle systems OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the M40 Rear Compartment Lid Latch. It may take up to 2 minutes for all vehicle systems to power down.
9. Test for less than 10 Ω between the ground circuit terminal 2 and ground.


• If 10 Ω or greater


1. Ignition OFF.
2. Test for less than 2 Ω in the ground circuit end to end.


• If 2 Ω or greater, repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.
• If less than 2 Ω, repair the open/high resistance in the ground connection.




• If less than 10 Ω


10. Connect the harness connector at the M40 Rear Compartment Lid Latch.
11. Ignition ON, connect a 10 A fused jumper wire between the B+ circuit terminal 87 and the control circuit terminal 30.
12. Verify the M40 Rear Compartment Lid Latch is activated.


• If the M40 Rear Compartment Lid Latch does not activate


1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the M40 Rear Compartment Lid Latch.
2. Test for less than 2 Ω in the control circuit end to end.


• If 2 Ω or greater, repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.
• If less than 2 Ω, replace the M40 Rear Compartment Lid Latch.




• If the M40 Rear Compartment Lid Latch activates


13. Test or replace the KR95B Rear Compartment Lid Unlatch Relay.

Component Testing

Rear Compartment Lid Latch

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the M40 Rear Compartment Lid Latch.
2. Install a 25 A fused jumper wire between the control terminal 1 and 12 V. Install a jumper wire between the ground terminal 2 and ground.
3. Verify the M40 Rear Compartment Lid Latch activates


• If the M40 Rear Compartment Lid Latch does not activate.
  Replace the M40 Rear Compartment Lid Latch.



• If the M40 Rear Compartment Lid Latch does activate.


4. All OK

Trunk Release Switch

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the S58 Rear Compartment Lid Unlatch Switch.
2. Test for infinite resistance between the signal terminal C and the ground terminal A with the switch in the open position.


• If less than infinite resistance
  Replace the S58 Rear Compartment Lid Unlatch Switch.



• If infinite resistance


3. Test for less than 3 Ω between the signal terminal C and the ground terminal A with the switch in the closed position.


• If 3 Ω or greater
  Replace the S58 Rear Compartment Lid Unlatch Switch.



• If less than 3 Ω


4. All OK

Relay Test

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the KR95B Rear Compartment Lid Unlatch Relay.
2. Test for 60–200 Ω between terminals 85 and 86.


• If less than 60 or greater than 200
  Replace the KR95B Rear Compartment Lid Unlatch Relay.



• If between 60–200 Ω


3. Test for infinite resistance between the terminals listed below:
• 30 and 86
• 30 and 87
• 30 and 85
• 85 and 87


• If less than infinite resistance
  Replace the KR95B Rear Compartment Lid Unlatch Relay.



• If infinite resistance


4. Install a 3 A fused jumper wire between relay terminal 85 and 12 V. Install a jumper wire between relay terminal 86 and ground.
5. Test for less than 2 Ω between terminals 30 and 87.


• If 2 Ω or greater
  Replace the KR95B Rear Compartment Lid Unlatch Relay.



• If less than 2 Ω


6. All OK

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the repair.

• Electrical Relay Replacement
• Rear Compartment Lid Latch Replacement
• Control Module References for BCM replacement, programming and setup