DTC B1498: DECKLID Punch-Out Switch Short To Ground
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1997 Lincoln Continental. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Repeat Self-Test - Ensure luggage compartment door lock mechanism is intact. Clear DTC and repeat ON-DEMAND SELF-TEST. If DTC B1498 is still present, go to step 3). If DTC B1498 is not present, go to next step.
- Ensure Switch Does Not Stick - Using scan tool, request PID/DATA MONITOR AND RECORD. Select PID status for DLID_P. Wiggle luggage compartment door lock cylinder several times. If PID status indicates OFF at all times, no problem is indicated at this time. If PID status does not indicate OFF at all times, replace luggage compartment door lock switch. Reconnect components and retest system.
- Check Punch-Out Switch PID - Using scan tool, request PID/DATA MONITOR AND RECORD. Select PID status for DLID_P. If PID status indicates OFF, go to next step. If PID status indicates ON, replace LCM. Reconnect components and retest system.
- Check Switch - Disconnect luggage compartment door lock cylinder switch. Using scan tool, request PID status for DLID_P. If PID status indicates OFF, replace luggage compartment switch. Reconnect components and retest system. If PID status indicates ON, repair short to ground in circuit No. 26 (White/Purple wire). Reconnect components and retest system.