Faulty Signal. Permanent Fault

Faulty signal. Permanent fault

Checking components








- Check the function of the micro-switch
- Check that the switch appears normal
- Ignition on
- Read off the status of the micro-switch
- Operate the micro-switch manually.
The status should change from activation (micro-switch on) to non activation (micro-switch off).

Other information:
- For the location of the components, see Convertible system Component Locations
- For other values, see Opening and closing the convertible top Opening and Closing the Convertible Top
- To access the micro-switch for the tensioner rib, see Replacing and adjusting micro-switches Replacing and Adjusting Micro-Switches.

Hint: The micro-switch can be activated by hand or using a pointed tool. Be careful.

Hint: If status is constantly active it means there is a short-circuit to ground.
If the status is constantly inactive there is an open-circuit or a short-circuit to supply voltage.





Does the status change?

Yes - Verification

No - Checking the connector

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Checking the connector
Check control module connector C. Check for a short-circuit to ground. See Checking wiring and terminals. Permanent fault Checking Wiring and Terminals. Permanent Fault.
Remedy as necessary.

Other information:
- To access or replace the control module see Replacing the control module Service and Repair.









Was a fault detected?

Yes - Verification

No - Checking the wiring

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Checking the wiring




- Ignition off.
Check the micro-switch connector. Check for a short-circuit to ground. See Checking wiring and terminals. Permanent fault Checking Wiring and Terminals. Permanent Fault.
Connect an ohmmeter between micro switch terminal #1 and ground and terminal #2 and ground. Take readings for a short-circuit to ground. See Checking wiring and terminals. Permanent fault Checking Wiring and Terminals. Permanent Fault.
The micro switch must be in the unaffected position.
Try a new micro-switch if a short-circuit is found.
If no fault is found, there is probably a fault in the cable between the control module and the micro-switch connector.
Remedy as necessary.

Other information:
- To access the micro-switch for the tensioner rib, see Replacing and adjusting micro-switches Replacing and Adjusting Micro-Switches
- The micro-switch can be activated by hand or using a pointed tool. Be careful.









Was a fault detected?

Yes - Verification

No - Fault-tracing information

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Verification




Verification

Hint: After the repair it is necessary to check that the fault has been rectified.








- Ignition off
- Connect the connectors, install the components, etc.
- Ignition on
- Apply parking brake
- Close the luggage compartment lid
- Speed < 4km/h.
Operate the control switch to move the convertible top.
Move the convertible top to its end positions.

Does the convertible top work?

Yes - VERIFIED

No - VERIFICATION FAILED

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VERIFICATION FAILED - Fault-tracing information

VERIFIED - FAULT FOUND

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Fault-tracing information




Information

Fault-tracing information
The fault should have been detected and remedied. As this is not the case fault-tracing has failed.
Exit fault-tracing for this diagnostic trouble code (DTC) or make another attempt.

Do you want to exit fault-tracing?

Yes - Exit fault-tracing

No - Attempt New Test

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Attempt New Test - Checking components

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