Body - Trunk Won't Open Using Passive Switch
NUMBER: 08-028-11GROUP: Electrical
DATE: June O7, 2011
THIS SERVICE BULLETIN IS ALSO BEING RELEASED AS RAPID RESPONSE TRANSMITTAL (RRT) 11-052. ALL APPLICABLE UN-SOLD RRT VIN's HAVE BEEN LOADED. TO VERIFY THAT THIS RRT SERVICE ACTION IS APPLICABLE TO THE UN-SOLD VEHICLE, USE VIP OR PERFORM A VIN SEARCH IN TECHCONNECT. FOR VEHICLES NOT INCLUDED IN THE RRT VIN LIST, APPLICATION OF THIS SERVICE BULLETIN TO SOLD UNITS IS BASED UPON THE CUSTOMER EXPERIENCING THE SYMPTOM/CONDITIONS. ALL REPAIRS ARE REIMBURSABLE WITHIN THE PROVISIONS OF WARRANTY.
SUBJECT:
Decklid Will Not Open When Pressing The Passive Entry Switch
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves evaluating the function of and/or replacing the passive entry switch.
MODELS:
2011 LD Charger
2011 LX 300
NOTE:
This bulletin applies to vehicles built between December 21, 2010 (MDH 1221XX) and February 21, 2011 (MDH 0221XX).
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
Decklid will not open when pressing the passive entry switch.
DIAGNOSIS:
If a customer's VIN is listed in VIP or your RRT VIN list, perform the repair. For all other customers that describe the symptom/condition, perform the Repair Procedure.
PARTS REQUIRED:
SPECIAL TOOLS/EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
1. Cycle the decklid passive entry switch (1) several times to verify proper function (Fig. 1).
NOTE:
Make sure the vehicle key fob is in hand. Passive entry switch will not function without key fob near its location.
2. Does the decklid open once pressed?
a. Yes >>> This bulletin does not apply, further diagnosis required.
b. No >>> Proceed to Step # 3.
3. Remove the passive entry switch. Refer to the detailed removal procedures available in DealerConnect > TechCONNECT > under: Service Info > 08 - Electrical > 8L - Lamps and Lighting > Lamps/Lighting - Exterior > LAMP, Center High Mounted Stop > Removal (Fig. 2) & (Fig. 3).
4. To remove passive entry switch from CHMSL housing, rotate counter-clockwise and remove connector x-mas clips from housing (Fig 4).
5. To install passive entry switch into CHMSL housing, align tabs on switch body with pattern on housing; insert until button is flush with outer lens; rotate clockwise. Insert connector x-m as clips into housing (
6. Install center high mounted stop light, refer to the detailed installation procedures
available in DealerConnect > TechCONNECT > under: Service Info > 08 - Electrical > 8L - Lamps and Lighting > Lamps/Lighting - Exterior > LAMP, Center High Mounted Stop > Installation.
7. Cycle the passive entry switch for proper function (Fig. 1).
NOTE:
Make sure the vehicle key fob is in hand. Passive entry switch will not function without key fob near its location.
8. Does the decklid open once pressed?
a. Yes >>> Return the vehicle to the customer.
b. No >>> This bulletin does not apply, further diagnosis required.
POLICY:
Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
TIME ALLOWANCE:
Disclaimer:
This bulletin is supplied as technical information only and is not an authorization for repair.