B3265

DTC B3265

Diagnostic Instructions

* Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle (Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview) prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
* Review Strategy Based Diagnosis (Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview) for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
* Diagnostic Procedure Instructions (Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview) provides an overview of each diagnostic category.

DTC Descriptors
DTC B3265 01
- Trunk Release Output Circuit Short to Battery

DTC B3265 06
- Trunk Release Output Circuit Short to Ground or Open

Diagnostic Fault Information





Circuit/System Description

When the rear compartment lid release switch is pressed, the rear compartment lid release signal circuit to the body control module (BCM) is grounded. When the rear compartment lid release signal circuit is grounded, the BCM grounds the coil side of the trunk release relay through the trunk release relay control circuit. With ground applied to the coil side of the trunk release relay, voltage is applied to the rear compartment lid release actuator, opening the rear compartment.

Conditions for Running the DTC

Battery voltage must be between 9-16 volts.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

B3265 01

The BCM detects a short to battery in the trunk relay output circuit.

B3265 06

The BCM detects an open or short to ground in the trunk relay output circuit.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

The rear compartment lid latch will malfunction.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

* The DTC will be current for as long as the fault is present.
* When the fault is no longer present, the DTC will be a history DTC.
* A history DTC will clear after 50 ignition cycles

Reference Information
Schematic Reference

Release Systems Schematics (Release Systems Schematics)
Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views (Connector Views)
Description and Operation

Luggage Compartment Description and Operation (Sedan) (Description and Operation)
Electrical Information Reference

* Circuit Testing (Component Tests and General Diagnostics)
* Connector Repairs (Component Tests and General Diagnostics)
* Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections (Component Tests and General Diagnostics)
* Wiring Repairs (Component Tests and General Diagnostics)

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References (Programming and Relearning) for scan tool information

Circuit/System Verification

Command the Trunk Release with a scan tool. The rear compartment lid release actuator should release the trunk lid.

Circuit/System Testing

1. Disconnect the X2 harness connector at the underhood fuse block.
2. Connect a test lamp between the control circuit terminal B10 and B+.
3. Command the Trunk Release ON and OFF with a scan tool. The test lamp should turn ON and OFF when changing between the commanded states.

• If the test lamp is always ON, test the control circuit for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.
• If the test lamp is always OFF, test the control circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.

4. If all circuits test normal, replace the underhood fuse block.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification (Verification Tests) after completing the diagnostic procedure.

* Underhood Electrical Center or Junction Block Bracket Replacement (Service and Repair)
* Control Module References (Programming and Relearning) for BCM replacement, setup and programming