Trunk / Liftgate Lock: Testing and Inspection

For vehicles equipped with electric trunk lid release.
1. Confirm solenoid lead wire is connected and 10 Volts or more are available at solenoid.
2. Provide proper ground through latch mounting screws.
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).

Voltage
The following wiring test sequence determines whether or not voltage is continuous through the body harness to switch.
1. Remove left side switch from door trim panel.
2. Carefully separate multiple terminal block on wiring harness from switch body
3. Connect one lead of test light to a ground terminal:
- Touch other test light lead to battery feed B+ terminal.
- If test light comes on, the wiring circuit between the battery and switch is functional.
- If test light does not come on, check fuse 13 in the Junction Block for a blown fuse.