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Flipper Door Motor




FLIPPER DOOR MOTOR

Diagnosis Procedure


1. CHECK FLIPPER DOOR MOTOR CIRCUIT-1

1.Turn ignition switch OFF.
2.Disconnect retractable hard top control unit connector and hydraulic unit connector.
3.Check the continuity between retractable hard top control unit harness connector and hydraulic unit harness connector.





4.Check harness for short to ground.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES- GO TO 2.
NO- Repair or replace harness.

2. CHECK FLIPPER DOOR MOTOR CIRCUIT-2

1.Disconnect flipper door (LH/RH) connector.
2.Check the continuity between hydraulic unit harness connector and flipper door (LH/RH) connector.





3.Check harness for short to ground.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES- GO TO 3.
NO- Repair or replace harness.

3. CHECK FLIPPER DOOR POWER SUPPLY

1.Connect retractable hard top control unit connector and hydraulic unit connector.
2.Turn ignition switch ON.
3.Perform "FLIPPER DOOR" in "WORK SUPPORT" mode of "RETRACTABLE HARD TOP" using CONSULT (refer to "CONSULT Function" Scan Tool Testing and Procedures).
4.Check the voltage between flipper door harness connector and ground under the conditions.






CAUTION:
This operation may result in serious damage to components. Never operate the flipper door if the roof and trunk lid are in the closed position. Doing so may cause the roof to open inside the trunk.
Check the roof and trunk lid position before proceeding.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES- Replace flipper door (malfunctioning part). Refer to "Removal and Installation" Removal and Installation.
NO- GO TO 4.

4. CHECK RETRACTABLE HARD TOP CONTROL UNIT OUTPUT

1.Turn ignition switch OFF.
2.Connect flipper door (LH/RH) connector.
3.Turn ignition switch ON.
4.Check "FLPD OUT(UP)" and "FLPD OUT(DWN)" in "Data Monitor" mode of "RETRACTABLE HARD TOP"
using CONSULT.





Is the inspection result normal?
YES- Replace hydraulic unit. Refer to "Removal and Installation" Removal and Installation.
NO- Replace retractable hard top control unit. Refer to "Removal and Installation" Service and Repair.