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Diagnostic Procedure

Step Inspection Action
1 VERIFY OTHER RETRACTABLE FASTBACK CONTROL MODULE DTCs
Yes Replace the retractable fastback control module, then go to Step 4.
(See RETRACTABLE FASTBACK CONTROL MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
No Go to the next step.
2 FRONT ROOF LINK MOTOR (RH) CIRCUIT FOR SHORT TO POWER SUPPLY
  • Switch the ignition off.
  • Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION ).
  • Disconnect the retractable fastback control module and front roof link motor (RH) connectors.
  • Connect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION ).
  • Switch the ignition ON (engine off or on).
  • Measure the voltage at the following terminals (wiring harness-side):
    • Front roof link motor (RH) terminal A
    • Front roof link motor (RH) terminal E
  • Is the voltage 0 V?
Yes Go to the next step.
No Refer to the wiring diagram and verify whether or not there is a common connector between the following terminals:
  • Retractable fastback control module terminal 3F and front roof link motor (RH) terminal A
  • Retractable fastback control module terminal 3J and front roof link motor (RH) terminal E

    If there is a common connector:

  • Determine the malfunctioning part by inspecting the common connector and the terminal for corrosion, damage, or pin disconnection, and the common wiring harness for a short to power supply.
  • Repair or replace the malfunctioning part.

    If there is no common connector:

  • Repair or replace the wiring harness which has a short to power supply.

Go to Step 4.
3 FRONT ROOF LINK MOTOR (RH)
Yes Go to the next step.
No Replace the front roof link motor (RH), then go to the next step.
(See ROOF LINK MOTOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
4 VERIFY THAT REPAIRS HAVE BEEN COMPLETED
Yes Repeat the inspection from Step 1.

Go to the next step.
No Go to the next step.
5 VERIFY IF OTHER DTCs DISPLAYED
  • Are any other DTCs displayed?
Yes Repair or replace the malfunctioning part according to the applicable DTC troubleshooting.
(See DTC TABLE [RETRACTABLE FASTBACK CONTROL MODULE] ).
No DTC troubleshooting completed.