Trunk Release Solenoid Check

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CHECK TRUNK LID OPENER
Check trunk release operation with trunk lid opener switch.

NOTE: First check trunk lid opener cancel switch position. Refer to "TRUNK LID OPENER " Does trunk lid open?
1. Yes: GO TO 2.
2. No: Check trunk release solenoid and the circuit.
CHECK TRUNK LID OPENER ACTUATOR OPERATION
With CONSULT-II
1. Select "ACTIVE TEST" in "MULTI REMOTE ENT" with CONSULT-II.
2. Select "TRUNK/BACK DOOR" and touch "ON".
  Trunk release solenoid should operate.
  
  NOTE: If CONSULT-II is not available, skip this procedure and go to the next step.
  
  Fig 1: Scan Tool Display "Active Test"
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
OK or NG?
1. OK: Trunk release solenoid circuit is OK.
2. NG: Check harness for open or short between BCM and trunk release solenoid.
CHECK TRUNK LID OPENER ACTUATOR CIRCUIT
Without CONSULT-II
1. Disconnect trunk lamp switch and trunk release solenoid connector.
2. Check voltage between trunk lamp switch and trunk release solenoid harness connector B32 terminal 3 (P) and ground.
  3 (P) - Ground: Battery voltage should exist.
3. Check continuity between trunk lamp switch and trunk release solenoid harness connector B32 terminal 4 (B) and ground.
  4 (B) - Ground: Continuity should exist.
OK or NG?
1. OK: Replace trunk release solenoid.
2. No: Check the following.
  1. Harness for open or short between BCM and trunk release solenoid
  2. Harness for open or short between trunk lamp switch and trunk release solenoid and ground
  3. Replace BCM
    
    Fig 2: Trunk Lamp Switch Harness Connector & Ground Voltage & Continuity Test
    Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.