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Power Top Diagnostics






CONVERTIBLE TOP SYMPTOM BASED DIAGNOSTICS

For a complete wiring diagram, refer to the Wiring Information .

1. RECORD AND ERASE ALL DTCs
With the scan tool, run a vehicle scan report (TSB 08-017-06) to record all DTCs from all modules. The vehicle scan report may be used later as an aid in diagnosing the intermittent condition.

Erase all DTCs from all modules.

Did any DTCs reappear and stay active?

Yes

- Perform the appropriate diagnostic procedure. Testing and Inspection

No

- Go To 2

2. ATTEMPT TO REPRODUCE THE CONDITION
Monitor for and repair any active codes that appear as you work through the following steps:

- Check for any Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) that may apply.
- Review the "When Monitored and "Set Conditions" for any DTCs that were stored and attempt to reproduce the conditions listed.
- Wiggle the wiring harness and connectors of the related circuit, sensor or component.

Was the source of the intermittent condition found?

Yes

- Make the appropriate repairs.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST Body Verification Test.

No

- Go To 3

3. SYMPTOM BASED DIAGNOSTICS
The chart below may aid in the diagnosing of symptoms that appear but do not always set a diagnostic trouble code.






Was the source of the symptom based condition found?

Yes

- Make the appropriate repairs.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST Body Verification Test.

No

- The condition is not present at this time. Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the wiring for chafed, pierced, pinched, and partially broken wires and the wiring harness connectors for broken, bent, pushed out, and corroded terminals.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST Body Verification Test.