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Diagnostic Procedure

DTC B1DA7:29 (RETRACTABLE HARDTOP CONTROL MODULE) DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE

Step Inspection Action
1 VERIFY OTHER RETRACTABLE HARDTOP CONTROL MODULE DTCs
Yes Replace the retractable hardtop control module, then go to Step 17.
(See RETRACTABLE HARDTOP CONTROL MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
No Go to the next step.
2 INSPECT TOP LOCK SWITCH CIRCUIT FOR OPEN CIRCUIT
  • Switch the ignition off.
  • Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
  • Disconnect the retractable hardtop control module and top lock switch connectors.
  • Inspect the wiring harness for continuity between the following terminals (wiring harness-side):
    • Retractable hardtop control module terminal 1G and top lock switch terminal A
  • Is there continuity?
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 hardtop control module terminal 1G and top lock switch terminal A

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 an open circuit.
  • Repair or replace the malfunctioning part.

If there is no common connector:
  • Repair or replace the wiring harness which has an open circuit.

    Go to Step 17.

3 INSPECT TOP LOCK SWITCH CIRCUIT FOR OPEN CIRCUIT
  • Verify that the retractable hardtop control module and top lock switch connectors are disconnected.
  • Inspect the wiring harness for continuity between the top lock switch terminal B (wiring harness-side) and body ground.
  • Is there continuity?
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:
  • Top lock switch terminal B and body ground

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 an open circuit.
  • Repair or replace the malfunctioning part.

If there is no common connector:
  • Repair or replace the wiring harness which has an open circuit.

    Go to Step 17.

4 INSPECT TOP LOCK SWITCH
Yes Go to the next step.
No Replace the top lock switch, then go to Step 17.
(See TOP LOCK STRIKER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
5 INSPECT FRONT ROOF LINK LIMIT SWITCH (RH) CIRCUIT FOR SHORT TO GROUND
  • Disconnect the front roof link limit switch (RH) connector.
  • Verify that the retractable hardtop control module and front roof link limit switch (RH) connectors are disconnected.
  • Inspect for continuity between the following terminals (wiring harness-side) and body ground:
    • Front roof link limit switch (RH) terminal A
    • Front roof link limit switch (RH) terminal B
    • Front roof link limit switch (RH) terminal C
  • Is there continuity?
Yes Refer to the wiring diagram and verify whether or not there is a common connector between the following terminals:
  • Retractable hardtop control module terminal 4B and front roof link limit switch (RH) terminal A
  • Retractable hardtop control module terminal 4C and front roof link limit switch (RH) terminal B
  • Retractable hardtop control module terminal 4A and front roof link limit switch (RH) terminal C

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 ground.
  • Repair or replace the malfunctioning part.

If there is no common connector:
  • Repair or replace the wiring harness which has a short to ground.

    Go to Step 17.

No Go to the next step.
6 INSPECT FRONT ROOF LINK LIMIT SWITCH (RH) CIRCUIT FOR OPEN CIRCUIT
  • Verify that the front roof link limit switch (RH) connectors are disconnected.
  • Inspect the wiring harness for continuity between the following terminals (wiring harness-side):
    • Retractable hardtop control module terminal 4B and front roof link limit switch (RH) terminal A
    • Retractable hardtop control module terminal 4C and front roof link limit switch (RH) terminal B
    • Retractable hardtop control module terminal 4A and front roof link limit switch (RH) terminal C
  • Is there continuity?
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 hardtop control module terminal 4B and front roof link limit switch (RH) terminal A
  • Retractable hardtop control module terminal 4C and front roof link limit switch (RH) terminal B
  • Retractable hardtop control module terminal 4A and front roof link limit switch (RH) terminal C

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 an open circuit.
  • Repair or replace the malfunctioning part.

If there is no common connector:
  • Repair or replace the wiring harness which has an open circuit.

    Go to Step 17.

7 INSPECT FRONT ROOF LINK LIMIT SWITCH (RH)
Yes Go to the next step.
No Replace the front roof link limit switch (RH), then go to Step 17.
(See ROOF LINK LIMIT SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
8 INSPECT FRONT ROOF LINK LIMIT SWITCH (LH) CIRCUIT FOR SHORT TO GROUND
  • Disconnect the front roof link limit switch (LH) connector.
  • Verify that the retractable hardtop control module and front roof link limit switch (LH) connectors are disconnected.
  • Inspect for continuity between the following terminals (wiring harness-side) and body ground:
    • Front roof link limit switch (LH) terminal C
    • Front roof link limit switch (LH) terminal D
    • Front roof link limit switch (LH) terminal B
  • Is there continuity?
Yes Refer to the wiring diagram and verify whether or not there is a common connector between the following terminals:
  • Retractable hardtop control module terminal 4L and front roof link limit switch (LH) terminal C
  • Retractable hardtop control module terminal 4M and front roof link limit switch (LH) terminal D
  • Retractable hardtop control module terminal 4K and front roof link limit switch (LH) terminal B

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 ground.
  • Repair or replace the malfunctioning part.

If there is no common connector:
  • Repair or replace the wiring harness which has a short to ground.

    Go to Step 17.

No Go to the next step.
9 INSPECT FRONT ROOF LINK LIMIT SWITCH (LH) CIRCUIT FOR OPEN CIRCUIT
  • Verify that the retractable hardtop control module and front roof link limit switch (LH) connectors are disconnected.
  • Inspect the wiring harness for continuity between the following terminals (wiring harness-side):
    • Retractable hardtop control module terminal 4L and front roof link limit switch (LH) terminal C
    • Retractable hardtop control module terminal 4M and front roof link limit switch (LH) terminal D
    • Retractable hardtop control module terminal 4K and front roof link limit switch (LH) terminal B
  • Is there continuity?
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 hardtop control module terminal 4L and front roof link limit switch (LH) terminal C
  • Retractable hardtop control module terminal 4M and front roof link limit switch (LH) terminal D
  • Retractable hardtop control module terminal 4K and front roof link limit switch (LH) terminal B

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 an open circuit.
  • Repair or replace the malfunctioning part.

If there is no common connector:
  • Repair or replace the wiring harness which has an open circuit.

    Go to Step 17.

10 INSPECT FRONT ROOF LINK LIMIT SWITCH (LH)
Yes Go to the next step.
No Replace the front roof link limit switch (LH), then go to Step 17.
(See ROOF LINK LIMIT SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
11 INSPECT REAR ROOF LINK LIMIT SWITCH (RH) CIRCUIT FOR SHORT TO GROUND
  • Disconnect the rear roof link limit switch (RH) connector.
  • Verify that the retractable hardtop control module and rear roof link limit switch (RH) connectors are disconnected.
  • Inspect for continuity between the following terminals (wiring harness-side) and body ground:
    • Rear roof link limit switch (RH) terminal B
    • Rear roof link limit switch (RH) terminal C
    • Rear roof link limit switch (RH) terminal A
  • Is there continuity?
Yes Refer to the wiring diagram and verify whether or not there is a common connector between the following terminals:
  • Retractable hardtop control module terminal 4A and rear roof link limit switch (RH) terminal B
  • Retractable hardtop control module terminal 4E and rear roof link limit switch (RH) terminal C
  • Retractable hardtop control module terminal 4D and rear roof link limit switch (RH) terminal A

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 ground.
  • Repair or replace the malfunctioning part.

If there is no common connector:
  • Repair or replace the wiring harness which has a short to ground.

    Go to Step 17.

No Go to the next step.
12 INSPECT REAR ROOF LINK LIMIT SWITCH (RH) CIRCUIT FOR OPEN CIRCUIT
  • Verify that the retractable hardtop control module and rear roof link limit switch (RH) connectors are disconnected.
  • Inspect the wiring harness for continuity between the following terminals (wiring harness-side):
    • Retractable hardtop control module terminal 4A and rear roof link limit switch (RH) terminal B
    • Retractable hardtop control module terminal 4E and rear roof link limit switch (RH) terminal C
    • Retractable hardtop control module terminal 4D and rear roof link limit switch (RH) terminal A
  • Is there continuity?
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 hardtop control module terminal 4A and rear roof link limit switch (RH) terminal B
  • Retractable hardtop control module terminal 4E and rear roof link limit switch (RH) terminal C
  • Retractable hardtop control module terminal 4D and rear roof link limit switch (RH) terminal A

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 an open circuit.
  • Repair or replace the malfunctioning part.

If there is no common connector:
  • Repair or replace the wiring harness which has an open circuit.

    Go to Step 17.

13 INSPECT REAR ROOF LINK LIMIT SWITCH (RH)
Yes Go to the next step.
No Replace the rear roof link limit switch (RH), then go to Step 17.
(See REAR ROOF LINK LIMIT SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
14 INSPECT REAR ROOF LINK LIMIT SWITCH (LH) CIRCUIT FOR SHORT TO GROUND
  • Disconnect the rear roof link limit switch (LH) connector.
  • Verify that the retractable hardtop control module and rear roof link limit switch (LH) connectors are disconnected.
  • Inspect for continuity between the following terminals (wiring harness-side) and body ground:
    • Rear roof link limit switch (LH) terminal A
    • Rear roof link limit switch (LH) terminal B
    • Rear roof link limit switch (LH) terminal C
  • Is there continuity?
Yes Refer to the wiring diagram and verify whether or not there is a common connector between the following terminals:
  • Retractable hardtop control module terminal 4I and rear roof link limit switch (LH) terminal A
  • Retractable hardtop control module terminal 4J and rear roof link limit switch (LH) terminal B
  • Retractable hardtop control module terminal 4F and rear roof link limit switch (LH) terminal C

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 ground.
  • Repair or replace the malfunctioning part.

If there is no common connector:
  • Repair or replace the wiring harness which has a short to ground.

    Go to Step 17.

No Go to the next step.
15 INSPECT REAR ROOF LINK LIMIT SWITCH (LH) CIRCUIT FOR OPEN CIRCUIT
  • Verify that the retractable hardtop control module and rear roof link limit switch (LH) connectors are disconnected.
  • Inspect the wiring harness for continuity between the following terminals (wiring harness-side):
    • Retractable hardtop control module terminal 4I and rear roof link limit switch (LH) terminal A
    • Retractable hardtop control module terminal 4J and rear roof link limit switch (LH) terminal B
    • Retractable hardtop control module terminal 4F and rear roof link limit switch (LH) terminal C
  • Is there continuity?
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 hardtop control module terminal 4I and rear roof link limit switch (LH) terminal A
  • Retractable hardtop control module terminal 4J and rear roof link limit switch (LH) terminal B
  • Retractable hardtop control module terminal 4F and rear roof link limit switch (LH) terminal C

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 an open circuit.
  • Repair or replace the malfunctioning part.

If there is no common connector:
  • Repair or replace the wiring harness which has an open circuit.

    Go to Step 17.

16 INSPECT REAR ROOF LINK LIMIT SWITCH (LH)
Yes Go to the next step.
No Replace the rear roof link limit switch (LH), then go to the next step.
(See REAR ROOF LINK LIMIT SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
17 VERIFY THAT REPAIRS HAVE BEEN COMPLETED
Yes Repeat the inspection from Step 1.
No Go to the next step.
18 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 HARDTOP CONTROL MODULE] .)
No DTC troubleshooting completed.