Component Testing
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Pontiac G5 and 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Rear Compartment Lid Release Actuator
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the rear compartment lid release actuator.
- Install a 20-amp fused jumper wire between the control terminal 4 and 12 volts. Momentarily install a jumper wire between the ground terminal 3 and ground. Verify the rear compartment lid release actuator activates.
- If the actuator does not perform as specified, replace the rear compartment lid release actuator.
Rear Compartment Lid Release Switch
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the rear compartment lid release switch.
- Test for infinite resistance between the signal terminal C and the ground terminal A with the switch in the open position.
- If not the specified value, replace the rear compartment lid release switch.
- Test for less than 2 ohms between the signal terminal C and the ground terminal A with the switch in the closed position.
- If greater than the specified range, replace the rear compartment lid release switch.