B259E

B259E-01-TRUNK/LIFTGATE DOOR HANDLE LOCK SENSE - GENERAL ELECTRICAL FAILURE





For a complete wiring diagram, refer to the Wiring Information .

NOTE: This DTC is set when there is a malfunction with the Decklid Unlock Switch which is located In the CHMSL. This switch UNLOCKS only.

- When Monitored:
Whenever the module is awake.

- Set Condition:
If the Liftgate Lock/Unlock Switch circuit is low for longer than one minute, this code will set.





1. VERIFY THAT DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) B259E-01 IS ACTIVE
1. Turn the ignition on.
2. Using the scan tool, record and erase the DTCs.
3. Open the left front window.
4. Turn the ignition off and close all doors.
5. Have the FOBIK outside the car and within six (6) feet of the Decklid.
6. Unlock the decklid using the push button switch in the CHMSL. Close the decklid and unlock it again.
7. Turn the ignition on.
8. Using the scan tool, read the Active DTCs.
9. Wait one minute.

Does the scan tool display: B259E-01-TRUNK/LIFTGATE DOOR HANDLE LOCK SENSE - GENERAL ELECTRICAL FAILURE as active?

Yes

- Go To 2

No

- Press and release the Decklid Unlock Switch several times. If the switch ever sticks, replace the Unlock Switch.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Body Verification Test.

2. SHORTED SWITCH
1. Using the scan tool, record and erase the DTCs.
2. Turn the ignition off.
3. Disconnect the Decklid Unlock Switch harness connector.
4. Turn the ignition on.
5. Using the scan tool, read the Active DTCs.
6. Wait one minute.

Does the scan tool display: B259E-01-TRUNK/LIFTGATE DOOR HANDLE LOCK SENSE - GENERAL ELECTRICAL FAILURE as active?

Yes

- Repair the (P30) PEM Liftgate Lock/Unlock Switch Sense circuit for a short to the (P39) PEM Liftgate Lock/Unlock Switch Return circuit.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Body Verification Test.

No

- Replace the Decklid Unlock Switch.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Body Verification Test.