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9000 - 9999: 9830







9830 - HYDRAULIC SOLENOID S3 SUPPLY VOLTAGE CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND





- When Monitored: With the ignition on, the Power Top Control Module (PTCM) continuously senses the voltage on the Hydraulic Solenoid S2 circuit.
- Set Condition: The PTCM senses high current flow on the Hydraulic Solenoid S3 Supply Voltage circuit.





Always perform the Pre-Diagnostic Troubleshooting procedure before proceeding.

Diagnostic Test

1. Hydraulic Solenoid S3 Circuit For Short To Ground




Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the Power Top Control Module C2 harness connector.
Disconnect the Hydraulic Solenoid S3 harness connector.

NOTE: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.

Measure the resistance between ground and the Hydraulic Solenoid S3 Supply Voltage circuit.
Is the resistance above 100 kohms?

Yes

- Go To 2

No

- Repair the Hydraulic Solenoid S3 Supply Voltage circuit for a short to ground.
- Perform POWER TOP CONTROL MODULE VERIFICATION TEST. Power Top Verification Test

2. Hydraulic Solenoid S3




With the ignition off.
Reconnect the Hydraulic Solenoid S3 harness connector.
Measure the resistance between the Hydraulic Solenoid S3 Supply Voltage circuit and the Hydraulic Solenoid S3 Ground circuit.
Is the resistance above 3.0 ohms?

Yes

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

No

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