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Schematic Reference: Instrument Cluster Schematics or Release Systems Schematics

Connector End View Reference: Displays and Gages Connector End Views

1

Did you review the Luggage Compartment Description and Operation, and perform the necessary inspections?

Go to Step 2

Go to Luggage Compartment Description and Operation

2

Close the rear compartment.

Is the trunk ajar message/indicator illuminated?

Go to Step 3

Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections

3

Disconnect the rear compartment lid latch.

Is the trunk ajar message/indicator illuminated?

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 5

4

Test the rear compartment lid ajar switch signal circuit for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 8

Go to Step 7

5

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the rear compartment lid latch. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 8

Go to Step 6

6

Replace the rear compartment lid latch. Refer to Rear Compartment Lid Latch Replacement .

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 8

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7

Replace the instrument panel cluster (IPC). Refer to Control Module References for the IPC replacement, setup, and programming.

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 8

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8

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 2