Convertible Top: 9650

9650 TONNEAU COVER CYLINDER TRAVEL SENSOR +/- CIRCUIT OPEN/SHORT TO GROUND

9650 Tonneau Cover Cylinder Travel Sensor +/- Circuit Open/Short To Ground:

WHEN MONITORED
Continuous with the ignition on.

SET CONDITION
When the Power Top Control Module senses a open or a short to ground on the Tonneau Cover Cylinder Travel Sensor +/- circuit.

POSSIBLE CAUSES
- Tonneau cover travel sensor
- Power top control module

Always perform the Pre-Diagnostic Troubleshooting procedure before proceeding.

DIAGNOSTIC TEST

1. Monitor the Tonneau Cover Cylinder Travel Sensor




Turn the ignition on.
The Convertible Top must be up and locked.
With the DRB III(R), select Sensors Display and monitor the TON CVR TRVL SEN ROD.

Q: Does the DRB III(R) display TON CVR TRL SEN ROD between 70-85 Counts?

YES: Go To 3
NO: Go To 2

2. Power Top Control Module




Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the Power Top Control Module C2 harness connector.

NOTE: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.

Turn the ignition on.
With the DRB III(R), select Sensor Display and monitor the TON CVR TRL SEN ROD.
With a fused jumper wire, momentarily connect the jumper between the Tonneau Cover Cylinder Travel Sensor (+) circuit and the (-) circuit at the PTCM.

Q: With the jumper wire connected, does the DRB III(R), display, TON CVR TRL SEN ROD above 100 Counts?

YES: Replace the Tonneau Cover Cylinder Travel Sensor. Perform POWER TOP CONTROL MODULE VERIFICATION TEST. Power Top Verification Test
NO: Replace the Power Top Control Module. Perform POWER TOP CONTROL MODULE VERIFICATION TEST. Power Top Verification Test

3. INTERMITTENT WIRING AND CONNECTORS
The condition that caused this DTC to set is currently not present. Inspect the related wiring harness for a possible intermittent condition.

NOTE:
- Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary. Poor pin to terminal connections can set DTCs.
- Check for any Technical Service Bulletins that may apply.

Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors specific to this DTC. Wiggle the wires while checking for shorts and open circuits.

Q: Were there any problems found?

YES: Repair as necessary. Perform POWER TOP CONTROL MODULE VERIFICATION TEST. Power Top Verification Test
NO: The condition that caused this DTC to set is currently not present. Inspect the related wiring harness for a possible intermittent condition.