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Trunk / Liftgate Relay: Description and Operation

The Deck Lid Release circuit works in conjunction with the BCM to prevent unwanted operation after the Vehicle Theft Security System is set. The VTSS portion of the BCM will also disable the Universal Transmitter (garage door opener)

The relay is energized from either the deck lid release switch or from the BCM from a signal from the Remote RKE fob transmitter.