Sorry I missed how far you went down the rabbit hole, apparently, more than once.

The above is the indicator for the electric trunk lock, not the "latch" on the "trunk lid".
Again, PLEASE go read the first several posts in my thread I just mentioned, learn how the system works, and be damn careful who you take advice from - .0001% of the USA's population can do electronic troubleshooting - that's why I am still working at 66 (and making more money than I ever expected to).

I should teach a class in this - but everyone expects my time to be free and I still work all week, too busy to spend my weekends giving my time away.


ONE MORE THING:
Stop screwing with the DRBIII, and for hell's sake, stop following those inane service manual procedures.

SIT and read my thread, have the service manual in front of you, SLOWY learn how it all works. DO NOT touch the car until you have spent at least two hours reading and learning. I've earned a living troubleshooting way more complex electronic systems than our damn tops for 43 years and I can tell you this: YOU CAN NOT FIX THIS unless you understand the system first. Everyone means well, I am sure, but troubleshooting our tops is not for beginners - you become a "non-beginner" by reading all you can first so that you understand the system and the terms used.

I will try to check back daily, but I work long hours these days.