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Schematic Reference: Interior Lights Schematics

Connector End View Reference: Lighting Systems Connector End Views

1

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle in Vehicle DTC Information

2

  1. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  2. Press the trunk release switch.

Does the deck lid open?

Go to Step 3

Go to Trunk Release Inoperative in Body Rear End

3

Do the courtesy lamps operate properly?

Go to Step 4

Go to Symptoms - Lighting Systems

4

  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the rear compartment lamp.
  3. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  4. Connect a test lamp between the courtesy lamp supply voltage circuit of the rear compartment lamp and a good ground.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 9

5

Connect a test lamp between the courtesy lamp voltage supply circuit of the rear compartment lamp and the rear compartment lamp ground control circuit.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 6

6

Test for an open or high resistance in the rear compartment lamp control circuit. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 12

Go to Step 8

7

Inspect for poor connections at the rear compartment lamp. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 12

Go to Step 10

8

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the rear compartment lid release actuator. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 12

Go to Step 11

9

Locate and repair the following in the courtesy lamp voltage supply circuit of the rear compartment lamp:

    • An open
    • A high resistance
    • A short to ground

Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 12

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10

Replace the rear compartment lamp. Refer to Rear Compartment Courtesy Lamp Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 12

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11

Replace the rear compartment lid release actuator. Refer to Rear Compartment Lid Latch Replacement in Body Rear End.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 12

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12

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 2