For 1990-2009 cars

### Trunk Release Output Circuit Low

### Circuit Description

The decklid/lift gate release is controlled by the body control module (BCM) providing battery voltage to the release solenoid by circuit 382. The BCM limits the amount of time the solenoid can be activated to 750 ms to prevent damage to the solenoid. Reactivation may not be allowed for as much as 30 seconds.

When the BCM receives a request to activate the decklid/lift gate release solenoid, it switches circuit 382 to battery to provide battery to the solenoid. Ground is provided to the solenoid by circuit 550.

### Conditions for Setting the DTC

• | Decklid/lift gate release requested

• | Circuit 382 shorted to ground

### Diagnostic Aids

• | When a shorted-to-ground condition exists in circuit 382 and the decklid/lift gate release has been requested, the BCM will attempt to switch circuit 382 to battery voltage. High current flow will result and the BCM will go into a protective state. The BCM output will not allow itself to be activated for as much as 3 minutes.

• | Inspect the wiring harness for damage. Inspect for broken or chafed insulation.

• | If a fault is suspected to be intermittent, wiggling the harness wiring may help in locating the fault.