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Pinpoint Test J: The Luggage Compartment Intelligent Access (IA) Is Inoperative




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Pinpoint Test J: The Luggage Compartment Intelligent Access (IA) Is Inoperative

Normal Operation

The Remote Function Actuator (RFA) module controls the luggage compartment lid latch release when requested by the Intelligent Access (IA) feature. When the luggage compartment lid is closed and the exterior luggage compartment lid release switch is pressed, the RFA (Remote Function Actuator) module activates the luggage compartment external antenna, which sends out a low frequency signal. If an IA (Intelligent Access) key is within 1 m (3 ft) of the exterior of the luggage compartment, the low frequency signal activates the IA (Intelligent Access) key. When the IA (Intelligent Access) key is activated it sends a high frequency signal back to the Remote Functions Receiver (RFR) module. Once the RFR (Remote Functions Receiver) module receives the IA (Intelligent Access) key information, it sends it to the RFA (Remote Function Actuator) module. If the RFA (Remote Function Actuator) module determines that it was a programmed IA (Intelligent Access) key, it will release the luggage compartment lid latch.

- DTC B10C6:01 (Exterior Trunk Antenna: General Electrical Failure)- an on-demand DTC that sets when the RFA (Remote Function Actuator) module detects that the liftgate IA (Intelligent Access) antenna circuits are open, shorted to ground or shorted to voltage.

- DTC B113E:11 (External Boot/Trunk Release Switch: Circuit Short To Ground)- an on-demand DTC that sets when the RFA (Remote Function Actuator) module detects a short to ground on the external trunk release switch input circuit.

This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following:

- Wiring, terminals or connectors

- Luggage compartment IA (Intelligent Access) antenna

- Exterior luggage compartment lid release switch

- IA (Intelligent Access) key

- RFR (Remote Functions Receiver) module

- RFA (Remote Function Actuator) module

PINPOINT TEST J : THE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT IA (Intelligent Access) IS INOPERATIVE

NOTICE: Use the correct probe adapter(s) when making measurements. Failure to use the correct probe adapter(s) may damage the connector.

NOTE: Failure to disconnect the battery when instructed will result in false resistance readings.

J1 CHECK THE RKE (Remote Keyless Entry) OPERATION

- Press the unlock button on an IA (Intelligent Access) key.

Does the driver door unlock?

Yes
GO to J2.

No
GO to Pinpoint Test K. Pinpoint Test K: The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Transmitter Is Inoperative

J2 CHECK THE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT LID LATCH RELEASE OPERATION

- Press the interior luggage compartment lid release switch.

Does the luggage compartment lid latch release?

Yes
GO to J3.

No
GO to Pinpoint Test F. Pinpoint Test F: The Luggage Compartment Lid Latch Release Is Inoperative/Does Not Operate Correctly

J3 CHECK THE IA (Intelligent Access) KEY

- Place the IA (Intelligent Access) key on the center console and start the engine.

Does the engine start?

Yes
GO to J4.

No
REFER to Antitheft and Alarm Systems.

J4 RETRIEVE THE RECORDED RFA (Remote Function Actuator) MODULE DTCs FROM THE SELF-TEST

- Check for recorded RFA (Remote Function Actuator) module DTCs from the self-test.

Are any DTCs present?

Yes
For DTC B113E:11, GO to J5.

For DTC B10C6:01, GO to J11.

No
GO to J7.

J5 REPEAT THE RFA (Remote Function Actuator) MODULE SELF-TEST

- Disconnect: Exterior Luggage Compartment Lid Release Switch C430.

- Clear the DTCs, then repeat the RFA (Remote Function Actuator) module self-test.

Is DTC B113E:11 present?

Yes
GO to J6.

No
INSTALL a new exterior luggage compartment lid release switch. REFER to Luggage Compartment Lid Release Switch - Exterior . TEST the system for normal operation.

J6 CHECK THE EXTERNAL LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT LID RELEASE SWITCH INPUT CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND

- Ignition OFF.

- Disconnect: RFA (Remote Function Actuator) Module C2153D.

- Measure the resistance between the luggage compartment lid release switch C430-1, circuit CPL44 (WH/VT), harness side and ground.





Is the resistance greater than 10,000 ohms?

Yes
GO to J16.

No
REPAIR the circuit. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.

J7 CHECK THE RFA (Remote Function Actuator) MODULE EXTERIOR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT LID RELEASE SWITCH PID

- Enter the following diagnostic mode on the scan tool: RFA (Remote Function Actuator) DataLogger.

- Press the external luggage compartment lid release switch while monitoring the RFA (Remote Function Actuator) module PID (TRUNK_EXT_SW).

Does the PID indicate that the switch is being pressed?

Yes
GO to J11.

No
GO to J8.

J8 CHECK THE EXTERNAL LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT LID RELEASE SWITCH GROUND CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN

- Disconnect: Negative Battery Cable.

- Disconnect: Exterior Luggage Compartment Lid Release Switch C430.

- Measure the resistance between the exterior luggage compartment lid release switch C430-2, circuit GD149 (BK), harness side and ground.





Is the resistance less than 5 ohms?

Yes
GO to J9.

No
REPAIR the circuit. TEST the system for normal operation.

J9 CHECK THE EXTERIOR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT LID RELEASE SWITCH

- While monitoring the RFA (Remote Function Actuator) module PID (TRUNK_EXT_SW), connect a fused jumper wire between the exterior luggage compartment lid release switch C430-1, circuit CPL44 (WH/VT), harness side and the exterior luggage compartment lid release switch C430-2, circuit GD149 (BK), harness side.





Does the PID indicate that the switch is being pressed?

Yes
INSTALL a new exterior luggage compartment lid release switch. REFER to Luggage Compartment Lid Release Switch - Exterior . TEST the system for normal operation.

No
GO to J10.

J10 CHECK THE EXTERNAL LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT LID RELEASE SWITCH INPUT CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN

- Ignition OFF.

- Disconnect: RFA (Remote Function Actuator) Module C2153D.

- Measure the resistance between the exterior luggage compartment lid release switch C430-1, circuit CPL44 (WH/VT), harness side and the RFA (Remote Function Actuator) module C2153D-15, circuit CPL44 (YE/OG), harness side.





Is the resistance less than 5 ohms?

Yes
GO to J16.

No
REPAIR the circuit. TEST the system for normal operation.

J11 CHECK THE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT IA (Intelligent Access) ANTENNA

- Ignition OFF.

- Disconnect: Luggage Compartment IA (Intelligent Access) Antenna C4082.

- Measure the resistance between the luggage compartment IA (Intelligent Access) antenna C4082 pin 1, component side and the luggage compartment IA (Intelligent Access) antenna C4082 pin 2, component side.





Is the resistance between 1 and 10 ohms?

Yes
GO to J12.

No
INSTALL a new luggage compartment IA (Intelligent Access) antenna. REFER to Luggage Compartment Intelligent Access (IA) Antenna . TEST the system for normal operation.

J12 CHECK THE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT EXTERNAL ANTENNA CIRCUITS FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE

- Disconnect: RFA (Remote Function Actuator) Module C2153A.

- Ignition ON.

- Measure the voltage between the luggage compartment IA (Intelligent Access) antenna C4082-1, circuit VPK07 (VT), harness side and ground, and between the luggage compartment IA (Intelligent Access) antenna C4082-2, circuit RPK07 (GN/OG), harness side and ground.





Is any voltage present?

Yes
REPAIR the circuit in question. TEST the system for normal operation.

No
GO to J13.

J13 CHECK THE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT EXTERNAL ANTENNA CIRCUITS FOR A SHORT TO GROUND

- Ignition OFF.

- Measure the resistance between the luggage compartment IA (Intelligent Access) antenna C4082-1, circuit VPK07 (VT), harness side and ground, and between the luggage compartment IA (Intelligent Access) antenna C4082-2, circuit RPK07 (GN/OG), harness side and ground.





Is the resistance greater than 10,000 ohms?

Yes
GO to J14.

No
REPAIR the circuit in question. TEST the system for normal operation.

J14 CHECK THE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT EXTERNAL ANTENNA POWER CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN

- Measure the resistance between the luggage compartment IA (Intelligent Access) antenna C4082-1, circuit VPK07 (VT), harness side and the RFA (Remote Function Actuator) module C2153A-15, circuit VPK07 (VT), harness side.





Is the resistance less than 5 ohms?

Yes
GO to J15.

No
REPAIR the circuit. TEST the system for normal operation.

J15 CHECK THE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT EXTERNAL ANTENNA RETURN CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN

- Measure the resistance between the luggage compartment IA (Intelligent Access) antenna C4082-2, circuit RPK07 (GN/OG), harness side and the RFA (Remote Function Actuator) module C2153A-16, circuit RPK07 (GN/OG), harness side.





Is the resistance less than 5 ohms?

Yes
GO to J16.

No
REPAIR the circuit. TEST the system for normal operation.

J16 CHECK FOR CORRECT RFA (Remote Function Actuator) MODULE OPERATION

- Disconnect all the RFA (Remote Function Actuator) module connectors.

- Check for:
- corrosion

- damaged pins

- pushed-out pins


- Connect all the RFA (Remote Function Actuator) module connectors and make sure they seat correctly.

- Operate the system and verify the concern is still present.

Is the concern still present?

Yes
INSTALL a new RFA (Remote Function Actuator) module. TEST the system for normal operation.

No
The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by a loose or corroded connector.