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Makes 🢒 Buick 🢒 1998 🢒 Riviera 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Body Rear End 🢒 Rear Compartment Lid Release Inoperative

Rear Compartment Lid Release Inoperative Buick

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Did you perform the Rear Compartment Lid Release System Check?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Rear Compartment Lid Release System Check in Body Rear End

2

Press the Rear Compartment Lid Release open button on the Keyless Entry Transmitter.

Does the rear lid open?

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Go to Step 6

Go to Step 3

3
  1. Remove the Rear Compartment Lid Release Relay from the LH Rear Fuse Block.
  2. Connect a test light between the LH Rear Fuse Block terminals B1 and ground.
  3. Connect a test light between the LH Rear Fuse Block terminal B3 and ground

Does the test lamp light for both terminals?

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Go to Step 4

Go to Step 5

4

Connect a fused jumper between the LH Rear Fuse Block terminals B3 and A1.

Does the rear compartment lid open?

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Go to Step 11

Go to Step 12

5

Inspect the trunk release fuse.

Is the fuse OK?

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Go to Step 10

Go to Step 9

6
  1. Place the Valet Switch into the ON position.
  2. Disconnect the Park Neutral Position (PNP) switch.
  3. Connect a fused jumper between the PNP switch connector C1 terminal A.

Did the rear compartment lid open?

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Go to Step 13

Go to Step 7

7
  1. Disconnect the Rear Compartment Lid Release Switch.
  2. Connect a fused jumper between the rear compartment lid release switch terminal A (BLK) and ground.

Does the rear compartment lid open?

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Go to Step 14

Go to Step 8

8
  1. Disconnect the Valet Switch.
  2. Connect a fused jumper between the Valet Switch terminal C (LT/BLU) and ground.

Does the rear compartment lid open?

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Go to Step 15

Go to Step 16

9
  1. Repair the short to ground in CKT 1140 (ORN). Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
  2. Replace the trunk release fuse.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Rear Compartment Lid Release System Check in Body Rear End

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10

Repair the open in CKT 1140 (ORN).

Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Rear Compartment Lid Release System Check in Body Rear End

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11
  1. Test CKT 1344 (LT BLU) for an open between the LH Rear Fuse Block and S351.
  2. If OK, Replace the rear compartment lid release relay.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Rear Compartment Lid Release System Check in Body Rear End

Go to Step 12

12
  1. Test CKT 56 (BLK/WHT) for an open.
  2. Test CKT 1050 (BLK) for an open between CKT 56 (BLK/WHT) terminal A and ground.
  3. If OK, replace the rear compartment lid release actuator.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Rear Compartment Lid Release System Check in Body Rear End

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13
  1. Test CKT 451 for an open between PNP switch and S297.
  2. Inspect the PNP switch connector.
  3. If contact is OK, replace the PNP switch. Refer to PNP Switch Replacement or Park/Neutral Position Switch Replacement in Automatic Transaxle.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Rear Compartment Lid Release System Check in Body Rear End

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14
  1. Test CKT 434 (ORN/BLK) for an open between PNP switch and rear compartment lid release switch.
  2. Inspect terminal connectors.
  3. If OK, replace the PNP switch. Refer to PNP Switch Replacement or Park/Neutral Position Switch Replacement in Automatic Transaxle.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Rear Compartment Lid Release System Check in Body Rear End

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15
  1. Test for an open in CKT 1576 (BLK).
  2. Inspect the valet switch connector for proper terminal contact.
  3. If the contact is OK, Replace the valet switch.

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Go to Rear Compartment Lid Release System Check in Body Rear End

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16

Repair the open in CKT 1344 (LT BLU) between the valet switch and S351.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Rear Compartment Lid Release System Check in Body Rear End

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Rear Compartment Lid Release Inoperative Oldsmobile

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Did you perform the Rear Compartment Lid Release System Check?

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Go to Rear Compartment Lid Release System Check in Body Rear End

2
  1. Place the gear selector into the PARK position.
  2. Place the valet switch into the ON position.
  3. Disconnect the release switch connector.
  4. Connect a test lamp between connector terminal D (ORN) and ground.

Does the test lamp light?

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Go to Step 4

Go to Step 3

3

Test the F/DR Release fuse.

Is the fuse OK?

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Go to Fuel Filler Door Release System Check in Body Rear End

Go to Step 4

4

Repair short to ground in CKT 840 (ORN).

Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Fuel Filler Door Release System Check in Body Rear End

Go to Step 5

5

Repair the open in CKT 840 (ORN).

Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Fuel Filler Door Release System Check in Body Rear End

Go to Step 6

6
  1. Connect the release switch connector.
  2. Disconnect the valet switch connector.
  3. Connect a test lamp between valet switch connector terminal 8 (BLK) and ground.
  4. Press and hold the rear compartment lid release switch.

Does the test lamp light?

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Go to Step 8

Go to Step 7

7

Repair the short to ground in CKT 1576 (BLK).

Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Fuel Filler Door Release System Check in Body Rear End

Go to Step 8

8

Repair the open in CKT 1576 (BLK).

Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Fuel Filler Door Release System Check in Body Rear End

Go to Step 9

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  1. Connect the valet switch connector.
  2. Place the valet switch in the ON position.
  3. Disconnect the Rear Compartment Lid Release Actuator connector.
  4. Connect a test lamp between Rear Compartment Lid Release Actuator connector terminal A (BLK/WHT) and ground.
  5. Press and hold the Rear Compartment Lid Release Switch.

Does the test lamp light?

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Go to Step 10

Go to Step 11

10
  1. Test CKT 1050 (BLK) for and open.
  2. Inspect the Rear Compartment Lid Release Actuator connector for proper terminal contact.
  3. If the contact is OK, replace the Rear Compartment Lid Release Actuator.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Fuel Filler Door Release System Check in Body Rear End

Go to Step 11

11

Test the resistance through the valet switch.

Is the resistance within the specified range?

0-5 ohms

Go to Step 13

Go to Step 12

12

Replace the Valet Switch.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Fuel Filler Door Release System Check in Body Rear End

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13

Repair short to ground in CKT 56 (BLK/WHT).

Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Fuel Filler Door Release System Check in Body Rear End

Go to Step 14

14

Repair open in CKT 56 (BLK/WHT).

Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Fuel Filler Door Release System Check in Body Rear End

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