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Vauxhall Astra J05 · Body Systems
05 · Body & interior

Luggage Compartment Description and Operation (Vehicle Access)

Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra J
Section
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Body SystemsLuggage Compartment Description and Operation

Luggage Compartment Description and Operation

Tailgate Release System Components

    •  Body control module (BCM)
    •  Tailgate handle switch
    •  Tailgate latch
    •  Tailgate release relay

Tailgate Release Operation

When the tailgate handle switch is pressed, the tailgate handle switch signal circuit is switched to ground. The BCM responds by applying battery voltage to the tailgate release relay control circuit which energises the tailgate release relay. The tailgate release relay is supplied with battery voltage at all times. With the relay coil energised, the relay switch contacts battery voltage to the tailgate latch and the tailgate will be released. The tailgate handle switch is permanently grounded to a fixed body ground.

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