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Convertible Top: 9919






9919 - POWER TOP SWITCH (OPEN) CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND





- When Monitored: Continuously, with the ignition on.
- Set Condition: When the Power Top Control Module (PTCM) senses the Power Top Switch (Open) signal for more the 60 seconds.





Always perform the Pre-Diagnostic Troubleshooting procedure before proceeding.

Diagnostic Test

1. Power Top Switch





Turn the ignition off.

Disconnect the Power Top Switch harness connector.

NOTE: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.


Turn the ignition on.

With DRBIII(R), select Input/Output Display and monitor the POWER TOP SW OPEN.

Does the DRBIII(R) display POWER TOP SW OPEN "NOT ACTIVE"?

Yes

- Replace the Power Top Switch.
- Perform POWER TOP VERIFICATION TEST Power Top Verification Test.

No

- Go To 2

2. Power Top Switch (Open) Circuit For Short To Ground





Turn the ignition off.

Disconnect the Power Top Control Module C1 harness connector.

NOTE: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.


Measure the resistance between ground and the Power Top Switch (Open) circuit.

Is the resistance below 100 kohms?

Yes

- Repair the Power Top Switch (Open) circuit for a short to ground.
- Perform POWER TOP VERIFICATION TEST Power Top Verification Test.

No

- Replace the Power Top Control Module.
- Perform POWER TOP VERIFICATION TEST Power Top Verification Test.