OBD Guide

B1552

Decklid Release Circuit Open

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$33–167 (est.)

Symptoms

  • The trunk release button does not work
  • The trunk lid does not open with the key fob
  • The open trunk indicator is flashing

Causes

  • Open or short circuit in wiring harness
  • Opening solenoid/motor malfunction
  • Oxidation of switch contacts
  • Mechanical drive lock
  • Problems with the body control module

How to Fix

  1. Check the trunk release circuit fuse
  2. Diagnose the integrity of the wiring harness with a multimeter
  3. Check the functionality of the solenoid/motor
  4. Test opening switch
  5. Inspect the mechanical components of the drive

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