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B186D






B186D-TRUNK RELEASE SWITCH STUCK





For a complete wiring diagram, refer to the Wiring Information.

- When Monitored:
With the ignition on.

- Set Condition:
When the Cluster detects low voltage on the (P223) Decklid Release Switch Sense circuit for over 30 seconds.





1. CHECK FOR AN ACTIVE DTC
1. Turn the ignition on.
2. Operate the Decklid Switch several times.
3. With the scan tool, read DTCs.

Does the scan tool display this DTC as active?

Yes

- Go To 2

No

- Test complete, 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.

2. TRUNK RELEASE SWITCH SHORTED
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the Decklid Release Switch harness connector.
3. Turn the ignition on and wait 30 seconds.
4. With the scan tool, read DTCs.

Does the scan tool display this DTC as active?

No

- Replace the Decklid Release Switch.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Body Verification Test.

Yes

- Go To 3

3. (P223) DECKLID RELEASE SWITCH SENSE CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND




1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the Cluster C3 harness connector.
3. Measure the resistance between ground and the (P223) Decklid Release Switch Sense circuit.

Is the resistance below 10K Ohms?

Yes

- Repair the (P223) Decklid Release Switch Sense circuit for a short to ground.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Body Verification Test.

No

- Replace the Cluster.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Body Verification Test.