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Diagnostic Test

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  1. TEST FOR INTERMITTENT CONDITION 
    NOTE:

    The PTCM will only set this fault code when the top operation times out. Maximum timeout is 30 seconds.

    1. Turn the ignition on.
    2. With the scan tool, record and erase all PTCM DTCs.
    3. Try to operate the Power Top Switch in the open direction for a minimum of 30 seconds.
    4. Try to operate the Power Top Switch in the closed direction for a minimum of 30 seconds.
    5. With the scan tool, read all PTCM DTCs.

      Does the scan tool display this DTC as active?

      Yes 

      • Go To  2

      No 

      • The condition that caused this symptom is currently not present. With the scan tool, check the Environmental Data to help identify the conditions in which the DTC was set. Check for an intermittent condition by inspecting the related wiring harness for chafed, pierced, pinched, and partially broken wires. Also, inspect the related connectors for broken, bent, pushed out, spread, corroded, or contaminated terminals. Repair as necessary.
      • Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  2. DECKLID POSITION SENSOR 
    1. Operate the Convertible Top.
    2. Turn the ignition off.
    3. Disconnect the Decklid Position Sensor harness connector.
    4. Turn the ignition on.
    5. With the scan tool, check for active PTCM DTCs.

      Does the scan tool display this DTC as active?

      Yes 

      • Go To  3

      No 

      • Replace the Decklid Position Sensor in accordance with the Service Information.
      • Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  3. (Q975) DECKLID POSITION SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND 
    Fig 1: Checking Decklid Position Signal Circuit For Short To Ground
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    1. Turn the ignition off.
    2. Disconnect the Power Top Module C1 harness connector.
    3. Measure the resistance between Ground and the (Q975) Decklid Position Signal circuit.

      Is the resistance below 10k Ohms?

      Yes 

      • Repair the (Q975) Decklid Position Signal circuit for a short to ground.
      • Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .

      No 

      • Replace the Power Top Control Module (PTCM) in accordance with the Service Information.
      • Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
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