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# Info - Normal Operation of Tailgate Release Button

Subject: | Normal Operation of Tailgate Release Button

Models: | All 2000-2004 Saturn L-Series Wagon (RPO A35)

Attention: | Service Manager, Technician

### Purpose

The purpose of this bulletin is to describe the operation of the L-Series wagon liftgate for each of the 2000 - 2004 model years. On certain model year Saturn L-Series wagons, the liftgate release button will not open the liftgate after operating the vehicle. This is a normal function of the liftgate release auto lock feature. Once the liftgate is unlocked using the key, the key fob remote, or the door lock switch, the liftgate release button becomes functional again. See the chart below to determine when the auto lock feature is applicable.

MODEL YEAR | LIFTGATE AUTO LOCK FEATURE | LOCKING PARAMETERS | UNLOCKING
--- | --- | --- | ---
2000 -- 2001 | No | Doors lock--liftgate locks | Doors unlock--liftgate unlocks
2000* -- 2001* 2002 -- 2003 | Yes | Auto lock activates after 2 minutes of liftgate inactivity or immediately after liftgate closure | Liftgate unlocks with key, key fob or door lock button
2004 | Yes | Auto lock activates after a maximum of 20 seconds with vehicle out of park and moving | Liftgate unlocks with key, key fob or door lock button

*If a 2000 or 2001 model year L-Series wagon has had a body control module (BCM) replaced with a part number listed below (or one released at a later date), or if the BCM was reprogrammed using Saturn Service Stall software version 10.5 or greater, the liftgate auto lock feature will function as the 2002 - 2003 model year feature.

MODEL YEAR | VEHICLE TYPE | BCM NUMBER | CALIBRATION OR SOFTWARE ID
--- | --- | --- | ---
2000* | 4 cyl with RKE | 22692871 | 22694947
4 cyl without RKE | 22692873 | 22694949
6 cyl with RKE | 22692872 | 22694948
2001* | 4 cyl with RKE | 22692877 | 22694944
4 cyl without RKE | 22692874 | 22694946
6 cyl with RKE | 22692878 | 22694945