9000 - 9999: 9610

9610 - MAIN CYLINDER TRAVEL SENSOR (ROD SIDE) +/- CIRCUITS OPEN/SHORT TO GROUND





- When Monitored: Continuous, with the ignition on.
- Set Condition: When the Power Top Control Module senses an open or a short to ground on the Travel Sensor (Rod Side) +/- circuit.





Always perform the Pre-Diagnostic Troubleshooting procedure before proceeding.

Diagnostic Test

1. Monitor the Main Cylinder Travel Sensor (Rod Side)
Turn the ignition on.
The Convertible Top must be up and locked.
With the scan tool, select Sensor Display and monitor the MN CYL TRVL SEN ROD.
Does the scan tool display MN CYL TRVL SEN ROD between 10-25 Counts?

Yes

- Go To 8

No

- Go To 2

2. Main Cylinder Travel Sensor (Rod Side)
Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the Power Top Travel Sensors harness connector.

NOTE: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.

Turn the ignition on.
With the scan tool, select Sensor Display and monitor the MN CYL TRVL SEN ROD.
Momentarily connect a fused jumper wire between the Main Cylinder Travel Sensor (Rod Side) (+) circuit and the Main Cylinder Travel Sensor (Rod Side) (-) circuit.
With the jumper connected, does the scan tool display MN CYL TRVL SEN ROD above 100 Counts?

Yes

- Replace the Main Cylinder Travel Sensor.

NOTE: Travel Sensors are replaced as a set of four.

- Perform POWER TOP CONTROL MODULE VERIFICATION TEST. Power Top Verification Test

No

- Go To 3

3. Main Cylinder Travel Sensor (Rod Side) (+) circuit




Remove the jumper wire.
With the ignition on.
Measure the voltage of the Main Cylinder Travel Sensor (Rod Side) (+) circuit at the Power Top Travel Sensor harness connector.
Is the voltage above 10.0 volts?

Yes

- Go To 4

No

- Go To 6

4. Open Main Cylinder Travel Sensor (Rod Side) (-) Circuit




Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the Power Top Control Module C1 harness connector.
Measure the resistance of the Main Cylinder Travel Sensor (Rod Side) (-) circuit from the Power Top Travel Sensors harness connector to the Power Top Control Module C1 harness connector.
Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?

Yes

- Go To 5

No

- Repair the Main Cylinder Travel Sensor (Rod Side) (-) circuit for an open.
- Perform POWER TOP CONTROL MODULE VERIFICATION TEST. Power Top Verification Test

5. Main Cylinder Travel Sensor (Rod Side) (-) Circuit Shorted to Ground




With the ignition off.
Measure the resistance between ground and the Main Cylinder Travel Sensor (Rod Side) (-) circuit.
Is resistance below 100 komhs?

Yes

- Repair the Main Cylinder Travel Sensor (Rod Side) (-) circuit for a short to ground.
- Perform POWER TOP CONTROL MODULE VERIFICATION TEST. Power Top Verification Test

No

- Replace the Power Top Control Module.Removal
- Perform POWER TOP CONTROL MODULE VERIFICATION TEST. Power Top Verification Test

6. Open Main Cylinder Travel Sensor (Rod Side) (+) circuit




With the ignition on.
Measure the voltage of the Main Cylinder Travel Sensor (Rod Side) (+) circuit by backprobing from the Power Top Control Module C1 harness connector.
Is the voltage above 10.0 volts?

Yes

- Repair the Main Cylinder Travel Sensor (Rod Side) (+) circuit for an open.
- Perform POWER TOP CONTROL MODULE VERIFICATION TEST. Power Top Verification Test

No

- Go To 7

7. Main Cylinder Travel Sensor (Rod Side) (+) Circuit Shorted to Ground




Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the Power Top Control Module C1 harness connector.
Measure the resistance between ground and the Main Cylinder Travel Sensor (Rod Side) (+) circuit.
Is resistance below 100 komhs?

Yes

- Repair the Main Cylinder Travel Sensor (Rod Side) (+) circuit for a short to ground.
- Perform POWER TOP CONTROL MODULE VERIFICATION TEST. Power Top Verification Test

No

- Replace the Power Top Control Module.Removal
- Perform POWER TOP CONTROL MODULE VERIFICATION TEST. Power Top Verification Test

8. 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.

NOTE: 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.
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.