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Luggage comparstment lighting switch

Symptom: Tailgate/boot lid removed from alarm system. LED flashes during the delay period.

Luggage comparstment lighting switch

Fault symptom

Tailgate/boot lid removed from alarm system. LED flashes during the delay period.



Diagnostic procedure

1 Check operation, tailgate open/closed

Check normal operation:


- the lamp should be on when the tailgate is open and

- it can be turned off manually by means of the switch incorporated in the lamp.


Is the function correct?

yes

Continue with point 2.


no

Continue fault diagnosis as described in Service Manual 3:2 "Electrical system, luggage compartment illumination".


2 Check operation, tailgate open/closed




- Connect the ISAT scan tool.

- Select "READ VALUES".

- Select "TAILGATE SWITCH".

- Open/close tailgate while observing ISAT display.


The ISAT scan tool should display "OPEN" and "CLOSED" respectively.

Is ISAT indicating open/closed tailgate correctly?

yes

Continue with point 4.


no

Continue with point 3.


3 Check the wiring connected to the electronic control module

Conduct a continuity test on the cable assembly between the luggage compartment switch and the control module, pin 3.

The resistance should be < 1 ohm.

Is the resistance correct?

yes

Continue with point 4.


no

Repair or replace the wiring harness.


4 Final check

Check to see if the fault symptom remains.

Is the problem still present?

yes

See "Before replacing a control module".


no

The remedial measures taken were correct or the fault is of intermittent nature.