B2503

DTC B2503

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.

DTC Descriptor
DTC B2503 00
- Trunk/Liftglass/Hatch Key Switch Circuit

Diagnostic Fault Information





Circuit/System Description

The rear compartment lid ajar switch, which is internal the rear compartment lid release actuator, is supplied with ground which causes the trunk ajar switch signal circuit to be pulled low. The trunk ajar switch signal circuit is an input to the body control module (BCM). When the BCM receives a trunk ajar signal, a serial data message is sent to the driver information center (DIC) requesting the TRUNK OPEN message be displayed.

Conditions for Running the DTC

Battery voltage is between 9-16 volts.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

The BCM detects a fault in the rear compartment lid ajar switch signal circuit.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

The TRUNK OPEN indicator will be not illuminate or continuously illuminate.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

* The DTC will be current for as long as the fault is present.
* When the fault is no longer present, the DTC will be a history DTC.
* A history DTC will clear after 50 ignition cycles.

Reference Information
Schematic Reference

Release Systems Schematics (Release Systems Schematics)
Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views (Connector Views)
Description and Operation

Luggage Compartment Description and Operation (Description and Operation)
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 (Programming and Relearning) for scan tool information

Circuit/System Verification

Ignition ON, observe the scan tool Rear Closure Ajar Sw. parameter while opening and closing the trunk. The parameter should change between Inactive and Active.

Circuit/System Testing

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the rear compartment lid latch.
2. Ignition ON, verify the scan tool Rear Closure Ajar Sw. parameter is Inactive.

• If not the specified value, test the signal circuit terminal C for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.

3. Install a 3A fused jumper wire between the signal circuit terminal C and ground. Verify the scan tool Rear Closure Ajar Sw. parameter is Active.

• If not the specified value, test the signal circuit terminal C for a short to voltage or and open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.

4. If all circuits test normal, test or replace the rear compartment lid latch.

Component Testing

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the rear compartment lid latch.
2. Test for infinite resistance between the signal terminal C and the ground terminal B with the switch in the open position.

• If not the specified value, replace the rear compartment lid latch.

3. Test for less than 2 ohms between the signal terminal C and the ground terminal B with the switch in the closed position.

• If greater than the specified range, replace the rear compartment lid latch.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification (Verification Tests) after completing the diagnostic procedure.

* Rear Compartment Lid Latch Replacement (Service and Repair)
* Control Module References (Programming and Relearning) for BCM replacement, setup, and programming