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B1826






B1826-TRUNK RELEASE SWITCH INPUT CIRCUIT LOW







- When Monitored:
Whenever the module is awake.

- Set Condition:
When the (G25) Decklid/Liftgate Release Switch Sense circuit is shorted low for over 30 seconds.





1. TEST FOR INTERMITTENT CONDITION
1. Using the scan tool, record and erase DTCs.
2. Operate the Decklid or Liftgate Switch several times.
3. Turn the ignition on and wait 30 seconds.
4. Using the scan tool, read DTCs.

Does the scan tool display B1826-TRUNK RELEASE SWITCH INPUT CIRCUIT LOW?

Yes

- Go To 2

No

- The conditions that caused this code to set are not present at this time. Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Body Verification Test.

2. TRUNK SWITCH SHORTED
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the Decklid or Liftgate Release Switch connector.
3. Turn the ignition on and wait 30 seconds.
4. Using the scan tool, read DTCs.

Does the scan tool display B1826-TRUNK RELEASE SWITCH INPUT CIRCUIT LOW?

No

- Replace the decklid or liftgate switch.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Body Verification Test.

Yes

- Go To 3

3. (P25) DECKLID/LIFTGATE RELEASE SWITCH SENSE CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND.




1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the Cluster C1 connector.
3. Measure the resistance between Ground and the (G25) Decklid/Liftgate Release Switch sense circuit.

Is the resistance below 1,000 Ohms?

Yes

- Repair the (G25) Decklid/Liftgate Release Switch Sense circuit for a short to ground.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Body Verification Test.

No

- Replace the Instrument Cluster.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Body Verification Test.