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Deck Lid Security (Knockout) Switch Missing

NOTE: After making any repairs, perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST  under VERIFICATION TESTS. Unless instructed otherwise in test step, reconnect any disconnected connectors.
  1. Turn ignition off. Connect scan tool to Data Link Connector (DLC). DLC is located on bottom of instrument panel, to left of brake pedal. See Figure. Go to next step.
  2. Using scan tool, select BODY, THEFT ALARM, VTSS then INPUT/OUTPUT. Read VTSS DECKLID SECURITY SW status. If scan tool displays VTSS DECKLID SECURITY SW: PRESENT, replace Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) module. See REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) MODULE  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. If scan tool does not display VTSS DECKLID SECURITY SW: PRESENT, ensure ignition is off, disconnect scan tool and go to next step.
  3. Disconnect RKE module connector. Using an ohmmeter, check resistance between ground and RKE module connector terminal No. 24, deck lid security switch sense circuit (Violet/Yellow wire). See Figure. If resistance is less than 10 ohms, leave RKE module connector disconnected and go to next step. If resistance is 10 ohms or more, leave RKE module connector disconnected and go to step  5.
  4. Disconnect deck lid security switch (trunk key cylinder switch) connector. Connect a jumper wire between ground and deck lid security switch connector terminal No. 2, deck lid switch security sense circuit (Violet/Yellow wire). Using ohmmeter, check resistance between ground and RKE module connector terminal No. 24, deck lid switch security sense circuit (Violet/Yellow wire). If resistance is less than 5 ohms, replace RKE module. See REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) MODULE  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. If resistance is 5 ohms or more, repair open Violet/Yellow wire.
  5. Disconnect deck lid security switch (trunk key cylinder switch) connector. Connect a jumper wire between ground and deck lid security switch connector terminal No. 2, deck lid switch security sense circuit (Violet/Yellow wire). Using ohmmeter, check resistance between ground and RKE module connector terminal No. 24, deck lid switch security sense circuit (Violet/Yellow wire). If resistance is less than 5 ohms, replace deck lid security switch. If resistance is 5 ohms or more, repair open Violet/Yellow wire.
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