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9009/9010

9009/9010 POWER TOP CONTROL MODULE (PTCM) LOW VOLTAGE

9009/9010 Power Top Control Module (PTCM) Low Voltage:




WHEN MONITORED
Ignition on and battery voltage below 9.6 volts.

SET CONDITION
When the battery voltage to the PTCM falls below a calibrated value for a calibrated amount of time.

POSSIBLE CAUSES
- Open fused B(+) circuit
- Charging system operation
- Power top control module

Always perform the Pre-Diagnostic Troubleshooting procedure before proceeding.

DIAGNOSTIC TEST

1. Charging System




Start the engine and allow the engine to idle.
With the DRB III(R), monitor the Battery Voltage value.

Q: Does the DRBIII(R) display Battery Voltage above 10.0 volts?

YES: Go To 2
NO: heck and repair the Charging System. Perform POWER TOP CONTROL MODULE VERIFICATION TEST. Power Top Verification Test

2. Open Fused B(+) Circuit




Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the PTCM C1 harness connector.

NOTE: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.

Turn the ignition on.
Measure the voltage of the Fused Ignition Switch Output circuit at the PTCM C1 harness connector.

Q: Is the voltage above 10.0 volts?

YES: Replace the Power Top Control Module. Perform POWER TOP CONTROL MODULE VERIFICATION TEST. Power Top Verification Test
NO: Repair the Fused B(+) circuit for an open. Perform POWER TOP CONTROL MODULE VERIFICATION TEST. Power Top Verification Test