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DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSDODGE AND RAM2000INTREPID R/TREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)BODY & FRAMEBODY, CAB CONTROL SYSTEMSBODY CONTROL MODULESSYSTEM TESTSPOWER DOOR LOCKS/RKE SYSTEMDECKLID RELEASE SWITCH FAILURE
2000 Dodge and Ram Intrepid R/T
Decklid Release Switch Failure
2000 Dodge and Ram Intrepid R/TSECTION Decklid Release Switch Failure
- Turn ignition off. Connect scan tool to Data Link Connector (DLC). Turn ignition on. Using scan tool, clear Body Control Module (BCM) Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs). Press decklid release switch several times. Using scan tool, retrieve BCM DTCs. If this DTC resets, go to next step. If this DTC does not reset, problem is intermittent.
- Turn ignition off. Disconnect decklid release switch harness connector. Turn ignition on. Using scan tool, clear DTCs. Cycle ignition switch off, then on. Wait 30 seconds. Using scan tool, retrieve DTCs. If this DTC resets, go to next step. If this DTC does not reset, replace decklid release switch.
- Disconnect Body Control Module (BCM) harness connector C1. Turn ignition on. Measure voltage at terminal No. 1 (Black/White wire) at decklid release switch harness connector. If no voltage exists, replace BCM. If any voltage exists, repair short to voltage in Black/White wire between decklid release switch and BCM.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.