B1553
Decklid Release Circuit Short To Battery
Severity
⚠️ MediumCan you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$33–111 (est.)
Symptoms
- The trunk release drive does not work
- The trunk opens spontaneously
- Drive circuit fuse blows
- Burnt smell from wiring harness
Causes
- Damaged wiring harness insulation
- Short circuit in the drive solenoid
- Corrosion of connector contacts
- Malfunction of the control module (BCM)
- Incorrect connection after repair
How to Fix
- Check the drive circuit fuse
- Inspect the wiring harness for damage
- Check the resistance of the drive solenoid
- Test control circuit for short circuit
- Replace damaged components