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How To Proceed With Troubleshooting





CONVERTIBLE: RETRACTABLE HARDTOP SYSTEM: HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING

HINT
* Use these procedures to troubleshoot the retractable hardtop system.
* *: Use the Techstream.
1. VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP

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2. CUSTOMER PROBLEM ANALYSIS CHECK AND SYMPTOM CHECK

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3. INSPECT BATTERY VOLTAGE

Standard voltage:

11 to 14 V

If the voltage is below 11 V, recharge or replace the battery before proceeding.

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4. INSPECT COMMUNICATION FUNCTION OF LARGE-SCALE MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (BEAN)*

(a) Use the Techstream to check if the Multiplex Communication System (MPX) is functioning normally.





B -- Go to MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
A -- Continue to next step.

5. CHECK FOR DTC*

(a) Check for DTCs and note any codes that are output.

(b) Delete the DTCs.

(c) Recheck for DTCs. Try to prompt the DTC by simulating the original activity that the DTC suggests.





B -- Go to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART
A -- Continue to next step.

6. PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE





B -- Go to step 8
A -- Continue to next step.

7. OVERALL ANALYSIS AND TROUBLESHOOTING*

(a) DATA LIST/ACTIVE TEST Scan Tool Testing and Procedures

(b) On-vehicle inspection On-Vehicle Inspection

(c) Terminals of ECU Pinout Values and Diagnostic Parameters

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8. ADJUST, REPAIR OR REPLACE

NEXT -- Continue to next step.

9. CONFIRMATION TEST

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