Component Tests and General Diagnostics

Cargo Lamp Switch

Location: The switch is part of the trunk latch assembly (not serviced separately).

Check for damaged or corroded terminals or connectors. Check for terminal tightness.

Check for resistance through the switch.

Switch resistance: OPEN when trunk closed.

Less than one ohm when trunk open.

Repair/replace as needed.

If this component is good go to the next item indicated on the "Complaint-Condition" chart.


Hatch Lamp Switch

Location: The switch is part of the cargo lamp (not serviced separately).

Check for damaged or corroded terminals or connectors. Check for terminal tightness.

Check for resistance through the switch.

Switch resistance: OPEN when cargo lamp off. Less than one ohm when cargo lamp on.

Repair/Replace as needed.

If this component is good go to the next item indicated on the "Complaint-Condition" chart.


Cargo Lamp

Check for damaged or corroded terminals or connectors. Check for terminal tightness.

Check voltage through the bulb socket.

Repair/replace as needed.

If this component is good go to the next item indicated on the "Complaint-Condition" chart.


Hatch Ajar Telltale Bulb

Visually inspect the hatch ajar telltale bulb in the cluster.

Replace as needed.

If this component is good go to the next item indicated on the "Complaint-Condition" chart.