NO. 2 POWER RETRACTABLE HARDTOP INDICATOR LIGHT FLASHING [POWER RETRACTABLE HARDTOP]

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Power retractable hardtop indicator light flashing
DESCRIPTION
•  Power retractable hardtop indicator light flashes when the power retractable hardtop is stopped.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
•  Power retractable hardtop control module does recognize that the top lock is locked when the power retractable hardtop fully closed.
―  Top lock switch malfunction
―  Open or short circuit in the wiring harness between the top lock switch and the power retractable hardtop control module
•  Power retractable hardtop control module cannot control the power retractable hardtop indicator light operation.
―  Power retractable hardtop control module malfunction
―  Short to ground in the wiring harness between power retractable hardtop control module and the power retractable hardtop indicator light
•  Power retractable hardtop control module detects a system malfunction.

Diagnostic Procedure
•  When performing the asterisked (*) troubleshooting inspection, slightly shake the wiring harness and connectors while performing the inspection to determine whether poor contact points are the cause of any intermittent malfunction. If there is a problem, verify that the connectors, terminals and the wiring harness are connected correctly and undamaged.

STEP

INSPECTION

ACTION
1
VERIFY THAT PRESENT DTC IS STORED
•  Connect the M-MDS to DLC-2.
•  Retrieve the DTC for the power retractable hardtop control module.
•  Is there a DTC present?
Yes
Go to the appropriate DTC inspection.
(See DTC TABLE [POWER RETRACTABLE HARDTOP].)
No
Go to the next step.
2
INSPECT TO SEE WHETHER MALFUNCTION IS IN TOP LOCK SWITCH OR ELSEWHERE
•  Verify the roof status.
•  Is the roof fully closed?
Yes
Go to the next step.
No
Go to Step 4.
3
INSPECT TOP LOCK SWITCH
•  Inspect the top lock switch.
•  Is the top lock switch normal?
Yes
Inspect and repair for an open or short circuit in the wiring harness between the top lock switch and power retractable hardtop control module.
No
Replace the striker switch.
(See CONVERTIBLE TOP REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
4*
INSPECT TO SEE WHETHER MALFUNCTION IS IN POWER RETRACTABLE HARDTOP INDICATOR LIGHT CONTROL CIRCUIT OR ELSEWHERE
•  Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
•  Disconnect the power retractable hardtop control module (6-pin) and power retractable hardtop switch connectors.
•  Verify the continuity between the power retractable hardtop control module terminal 2C and ground.
•  Is there continuity?
Yes
Replace for a short to the ground circuit.
No
Replace the power retractable hardtop switch, then go to the next step.
(See POWER RETRACTABLE HARDTOP SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
5
INSPECT TO SEE WHETHER MALFUNCTION IS IN POWER RETRACTABLE HARDTOP INDICATOR LIGHT OR POWER RETRACTABLE HARDTOP CONTROL MODULE
•  Reinspect malfunction condition. Does the power retractable hardtop indicator light flash?
Yes
Replace the power retractable hardtop control module.
(See POWER RETRACTABLE HARDTOP CONTROL MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
No
Replace the power retractable hardtop switch.
(See POWER RETRACTABLE HARDTOP SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)