DTC B296C [POWER RETRACTABLE HARDTOP]

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DTC B296C | Power retractable hardtop switch malfunction
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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
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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.