Rear Compartment Lamp Malfunction
Rear Compartment Lamp Malfunction
Diagnostic Instructions
* Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
* Review Strategy Based Diagnosis Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
* Diagnostic Procedure Instructions Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category.
Diagnostic Fault Information
Circuit/System Description
The body control module (BCM) applies battery voltage to the rear compartment courtesy lamp through the rear compartment lamp control circuit. When the BCM receives a rear compartment lid open input from the rear compartment lid latch, the BCM applies battery voltage to the rear compartment lamp control circuit illuminating the rear compartment courtesy lamp. In the event that the rear compartment lamp were to remain illuminated for more than 10 minutes with the ignition switch in the OFF position and no doors opened, the BCM will deactivate the rear compartment lamp control circuit to prevent total battery discharge.
Reference Information
Schematic Reference
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Connector End View Reference
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Description and Operation
Interior Lighting Systems Description and Operation Interior Lighting Systems
Electrical Information Reference
* Circuit Testing Circuit Testing
* Connector Repairs Connector Repairs
* Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
* Wiring Repairs Wiring Repairs
Scan Tool Reference
Control Module References Control Module References for scan tool information
Circuit/System Testing
1. Ignition OFF, exterior lamps OFF, trunk latch latched, disconnect the harness connector at the E8S rear compartment courtesy lamp.
2. Test for less than 5 ohms between the ground circuit terminal 2 and ground.
• If 5 ohms or greater
1. Ignition OFF.
2. Test for less than 2 ohms in the ground circuit end to end.
• If 2 ohms or greater, repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.
• If less than 2 ohms, repair the open/high resistance in the ground connection.
• If less than 5 ohms
3. Connect a test lamp between the control circuit terminal 1 and ground, ignition ON.
4. Verify the test lamp turns ON and OFF when commanding the Trunk Lamp ON and OFF with a scan tool.
• If the test lamp is always OFF
1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the X7 harness connector at the K9 body control module.
2. Test for infinite resistance between the control circuit and ground.
• If less than infinite resistance, repair the short to ground on the circuit.
• If infinite resistance
3. Test for less than 2 ohms in the control circuit end to end.
• If 2 ohms or greater, repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.
• If less than 2 ohms, replace the K9 body control module.
• If the test lamp is always ON
1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the X7 harness connector at the K9 body control module, ignition ON.
2. Test for less than 1 V between the control circuit terminal and ground.
• If 1 V or greater, repair the short to voltage on the circuit.
• If less than 1 V, replace the K9 body control module.
• If the test lamp turns ON and OFF
5. Test or replace the E8S rear compartment courtesy lamp.
Repair Instructions
Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification Verification Tests after completing the repair.
* Rear Compartment Courtesy Lamp Replacement Rear Compartment Courtesy Lamp Replacement
* Control Module References Control Module References for BCM replacement, programming, and setup