Diagnostic Test

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Dodge Avenger and 2013 Chrysler 200. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CHECK FOR ACTIVE DTC
1. Turn the ignition on.
2. With the scan tool, record and erase all PTCM DTCs.
3. Try to operate the Power Top with the switch.
4. Wait 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.
(Z908) OR (Z913) GROUND OPEN

Fig 1: Checking Ground Circuits For Open
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1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the PTCM C2 harness connector.
3. Using a test light connected to 12-volts, check each (Z908) and (Z916) Ground circuits in the C2 connector.
  Does the test light illuminate brightly in all (Z908) and (Z916) Ground circuits?
  
  Yes
  - Replace and program the Power Top Control Module in accordance with the Service Information.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  No
  - Repair all Ground circuits as necessary.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .