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9000 - 9999: 9910







9910 - REAR BOW SWITCH SENSE CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND





- When Monitored: Continuously, with the ignition on.
- Set Condition: When the Power Top Control Module (PTCM) senses voltage on the Rear Bow Switch Sense circuit.





Always perform the Pre-Diagnostic Troubleshooting procedure before proceeding.

Diagnostic Test

1. Rear Bow Switch
Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the Rear Bow Switch harness connector.

NOTE: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.

Turn the ignition on.
With scan tool, select Input/Output Display and monitor the REAR BOW SW SENSE.
Does the REAR BOW SW SENSE read "UNLOCKED"?

Yes

- Replace the Rear Bow Switch.
- Perform POWER TOP CONTROL MODULE VERIFICATION TEST. Power Top Verification Test

No

- Go To 2

2. Rear Bow Switch Sense Circuit Shorted To Ground




Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the Power Top Control Module (PTCM) C1 harness connector.

NOTE: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.

Measure the resistance between ground and the Rear Bow Switch Sense circuit.
Is the resistance below 100 kohms?

Yes

- Repair the Rear Bow Switch Sense 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