2004 Nissan-Datsun Sentra SE-RFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Check Trunk Lid Opener Actuator

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Before carrying out the following diagnosis, check that the trunk opener cancel switch is turned ON.

  1. CHECK POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect trunk lid opener actuator connector.
    3. Check voltage between trunk lid opener actuator connector B265 terminal 1 (PU/W) and ground.
      1. 1 (PU/W) - Ground : Battery voltage 
      Fig 1: Checking Voltage Between Trunk Lid Opener Actuator Connector B265 Terminal 1 (PU/W) & Ground
      G02022407Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG 

    OK >> GO TO 2.

    NG >> Check the following.

    • 10A fuse [No. 15, located in the fuse block (J/B) No. 1]
    • Harness for open and short between trunk lid opener actuator and fuse

  2. CHECK TRUNK LID OPENER ACTUATOR 

    Check continuity between trunk lid opener actuator terminals 1 and 2.

    1. 1 - 2 : Continuity should exist. 
    2. Fig 2: Checking Trunk Lid Opener Actuator
      G02022408Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG 

    OK >> GO TO 3.

    NG >> Replace trunk lid opener actuator.

  3. CHECK TRUNK LID OPENER RELAY CIRCUIT 
    1. Remove electronic key from ignition key cylinder.
    2. Connect trunk lid opener actuator connector.
    3. Check voltage between trunk lid opener actuator connector B265 terminal 2 (SB) and ground.
      Fig 3: Trunk Lid Opener Actuator Connector And Ground
      G02022409Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
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