FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Trunk / Liftgate: Testing and Inspection

For vehicles equipped with electric deck lid release.
1. Confirm deck lid release solenoid lead wire is connected to the deck lid relay. Check at the deck lid release solenoid for 10 volts or more while the relay is energized. Ensure that the visor lamps are operating they are on the same G38 circuit.
2. Check for a proper ground through latch mounting screws and the Pin 14 of the BCM 20-way connector.
3. Remove latch and examine plunger. Plunger should spring back when pressed.
4. Insure that solenoid plunger travel is adequate approximately 16 mm (5/8 inch).