Buick Regal: Rear Compartment Lamp Malfunction

Diagnostic Instructions

• Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
• Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
• Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category.

Diagnostic Fault Information

1. Rear Compartment Lamp Malfunction
2. Trunk Release Malfunction

Circuit/System Description

The body control module (BCM) applies battery voltage to the rear compartment courtesy lamp through the rear compartment lamp control circuit. When the BCM receives a rear compartment lid open input from the rear compartment lid latch, the BCM applies battery voltage to the rear compartment lamp control circuit illuminating the rear compartment courtesy lamp. In the event that the rear compartment lamp were to remain illuminated for more than 10 minutes with the ignition switch in the OFF position and no doors opened, the BCM will deactivate the rear compartment lamp control circuit to prevent total battery discharge.

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

Interior Lights Wiring Schematics

Connector End View Reference

COMPONENT CONNECTOR END VIEWS - INDEX

Description and Operation

Interior Lighting Systems Description and Operation

Electrical Information Reference

• Circuit Testing
• Connector Repairs
• Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
• Wiring Repairs

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References for scan tool information.

Circuit/System Verification

Without TC2

1. Ignition ON.

2. Verify the scan tool Liftgate Rear Close Switch parameter changes between Inactive to Active when pressing the B70 Liftgate Close Switch.

• If the parameter does not change

Refer to Circuit/System Testing

• Go to next step: If the parameter does change

Go to next step: Refer to Circuit/System Testing

With TC2

1. Ignition - On / Vehicle - In Service Mode

2. Operate the component:Liftgate - Closed

Verify the scan tool parameter:Rear Closure Ajar Switch=Inactive

• If not the specified state

Refer to: Circuit/System Testing Rear Hatch/Gate Ajar Indicator Malfunction (With TB5) Rear Hatch/Gate Ajar Indicator Malfunction (Without TB5)

• Go to next step: If the specified state

3. Operate the component:Liftgate - Ajar

Verify the scan tool parameter:Rear Closure Ajar Switch=Active

• If not the specified state

Refer to: Circuit/System Testing Rear Hatch/Gate Ajar Indicator Malfunction (With TB5) Rear Hatch/Gate Ajar Indicator Malfunction (Without TB5)

• Go to next step: If the specified state

Go to next step: Refer to: Circuit/System Testing

Circuit/System Testing

1. Ignition OFF, exterior lamps OFF, trunk latch latched, disconnect the harness connector at the E8S rear compartment courtesy lamp.

2. Test for less than 5 Ω between the ground circuit terminal 2 and ground.

• If 5 Ω or greater

1. Ignition OFF.
2. Test for less than 2 Ω in the ground circuit end to end.
   • If 2 Ω or greater, repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.
   • If less than 2 Ω, repair the open/high resistance in the ground connection.

• Go to next step: If less than 5 Ω

3. Connect a test lamp between the control circuit terminal 1 and ground, ignition ON.

4. Verify the test lamp turns ON and OFF when commanding the Trunk Lamp ON and OFF with a scan tool.

• If the test lamp is always OFF

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the X7 harness connector at the K9 body control module.
2. Test for infinite resistance between the control circuit and ground.
   • If less than infinite resistance, repair the short to ground on the circuit.
   • Go to next step: If infinite resistance
3. Test for less than 2 Ω in the control circuit end to end.
   • If 2 Ω or greater, repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.
   • If less than 2 Ω, replace the K9 body control module.

• If the test lamp is always ON

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the X7 harness connector at the K9 body control module, ignition ON.
2. Test for less than 1 V between the control circuit terminal and ground.
   • If 1 V or greater, repair the short to voltage on the circuit.
   • If less than 1 V, replace the K9 body control module.

• Go to next step: If the test lamp turns ON and OFF

5. Test or replace the E8S rear compartment courtesy lamp.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the repair.

• Rear Compartment Courtesy Lamp Replacement (5-Door Hatchback 68) Rear
• Compartment Courtesy Lamp Replacement (5-Door Wagon 35)
• Control Module References for BCM replacement, programming, and setup

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