DTC B296C [POWER RETRACTABLE HARDTOP]

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DTC B296C

Power retractable hardtop switch malfunction
DETECTION CONDITION
•  Power retractable hardtop switch signal is 1 V or less.
•  Power retractable hardtop switch is detected to be stuck in on.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
•  Power retractable hardtop switch malfunction
•  Open/close signals are input simultaneously for 30 s or more.
•  Open or short circuit in wiring harness between power retractable hardtop switch and power retractable hardtop control module
•  Power retractable hardtop control module malfunction

Diagnostic procedure

STEP

INSPECTION

ACTION
1
INSPECT THE POWER RETRACTABLE HARDTOP SWITCH
•  Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
•  Disconnect the negative battery cable.
•  Inspect the power retractable hardtop switch. (See POWER RETRACTABLE HARDTOP SWITCH INSPECTION.)
•  Is the power retractable hardtop switch normal?
Yes
Go to the next step.
No
Replace the power retractable hardtop switch.
(See POWER RETRACTABLE HARDTOP SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
2
INSPECT THE WIRING HARNESS BETWEEN POWER RETRACTABLE HARDTOP CONTROL MODULE AND POWER RETRACTABLE HARDTOP SWITCH
•  Disconnect the power retractable hardtop switch connector.
•  Inspect the wiring harness between power retractable hardtop control module connector terminal 1H and power retractable hardtop switch connector terminal F for a short to ground.
•  Is the wiring harness normal?
Yes
Replace the power retractable hardtop control module.
(See POWER RETRACTABLE HARDTOP CONTROL MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
No
Repair or replace the related wiring harness.