NO. 5 POWER RETRACTABLE HARDTOP STOPS WHILE OPERATING [POWER RETRACTABLE HARDTOP]

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5 | Power retractable hardtop stops while operating
DESCRIPTION | • Power retractable hardtop stops while the power retractable hardtop is opening/closing.
POSSIBLE CAUSE | • Deck panel does not operate while power retractable hardtop is operating. ― Deck panel cannot move • Open or short circuit or poor connection in the wiring harness between the left/right deck panel motor and power retractable hardtop control module • Left/right deck panel motor malfunction • Deck panel link mechanics malfunction (excessive restriction or hesitation) ― Deck panel position cannot be detected • Deck panel open position switch malfunction • Deck panel close position switch malfunction • Open or short circuit or poor connection in the wiring harness between the deck panel open position switch and the power retractable hardtop control module • Open or short circuit or poor connection in the wiring harness between deck panel close position switch and power retractable hardtop control module • Roof does not operate while the power retractable hardtop is operating. ― Roof cannot move • Open or short circuit or poor connection in the wiring harness between the left/right roof motor and the power retractable hardtop control module • Left/right roof motor malfunction • Roof link mechanics malfunction (excessive restriction or hesitation) ― Roof position cannot be detected ― Power retractable hardtop open position switch malfunction ― Power retractable hardtop close position switch malfunction ― Open or short circuit or poor connection in the wiring harness between the power retractable hardtop open position switch and the power retractable hardtop control module ― Open or short circuit or poor connection in the wiring harness between the power retractable hardtop close position switch and the power retractable hardtop control module • Power retractable hardtop switch signal is interrupted while the power retractable hardtop is operating. ― Power retractable hardtop (open) switch malfunction (Contact point defective) ― Power retractable hardtop (close) switch malfunction (Contact point defective) ― Open or short circuit or poor connection in the wiring harness between the power retractable hardtop control module and the power retractable hardtop switch • 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
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1 | VERIFY THAT POWER RETRACTABLE HARDTOP INDICATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATES • Turn the ignition switch to the ON position. • Verify the power retractable hardtop indicator light status. • Does the power retractable hardtop indicator light flash? | Yes | Go to the next step.
No | Go to Step 3.
2 | VERIFY THAT PRESENT MALFUNCTION DTC STORED • Connect the M-MDS to DLC-2. • Retrieve DTC for power retractable hardtop control module. (See DTC INSPECTION [POWER RETRACTABLE HARDTOP].) • Is there a DTC present? | Yes | Go to the appropriate DTC inspection. (See DTC TABLE [POWER RETRACTABLE HARDTOP].)
No | Go to symptom troubleshooting “No.2 POWER RETRACTABLE HARDTOP INDICATOR LIGHT IS FLASHING” procedure.
3 | INSPECT TO SEE WHETHER MALFUNCTION IS IN DECK PANEL OR ELSEWHERE • Verify the malfunction symptom. • Does the deck panel operation stop during the open or close operation? | Yes | Stops during the deck panel open operation: Go to the next step. Stops during the deck panel close operation: Go to Step 7.
No | Go to Step 14.
4 | INSPECT TO SEE WHETHER MALFUNCTION IS IN DECK PANEL OPEN POSITION SWITCH OR ELSEWHERE • Monitor the power retractable hardtop control module PID DECK_OP using the M-MDS at the position where the deck panel does not operate. • Is the monitor value on (deck panel fully open)? | Yes | Go to the next step.
No | Go to Step 10.
5 | INSPECT DECK PANEL OPEN POSITION SWITCH • Inspect the deck panel open position switch. (See DECK PANEL LIMIT SWITCH INSPECTION.) • Is the deck panel open position switch normal? | Yes | Go to the next step.
No | Replace the deck panel link. (See DECK PANEL DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY.)
6* | INSPECT DECK PANEL OPEN POSITION SWITCH WIRING HARNESS • Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position. • Disconnect the power retractable hardtop control module (16-pin) and the deck panel open position switch connectors. • Verify the continuity between power retractable hardtop control module terminal 3F and ground. • Is there continuity? | Yes | Adjust the deck panel open position switch installation.
No | Repair for a short to the ground circuit.
7 | INSPECT TO SEE WHETHER MALFUNCTION IS IN DECK PANEL CLOSE POSITION SWITCH OR ELSEWHERE • Monitor the power retractable hardtop control module PID DECK_CL using the M-MDS when the position where the deck panel could not operate. • Is the monitor value ON (deck panel fully closed)? | Yes | Go to the next step.
No | Go to Step 10.
8 | INSPECT DECK PANEL CLOSE POSITION SWITCH • Inspect the deck panel close position switch. (See DECK PANEL LIMIT SWITCH INSPECTION.) • Is the deck panel close position switch normal? | Yes | Go to the next step.
No | Replace the deck panel link. (See DECK PANEL DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY.)
9* | INSPECT DECK PANEL CLOSE POSITION SWITCH WIRING HARNESS • Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position. • Disconnect the power retractable hardtop control module (16-pin) and the deck panel close position switch connectors. • Verify that the continuity between the power retractable hardtop control module terminal 3F and ground. • Is there any continuity? | Yes | Adjust the deck panel close position switch installation.
No | Repair for a short to the ground circuit.
10* | INSPECT DECK PANEL MOTOR WIRING HARNESS • Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position. • Disconnect the power retractable hardtop control module (16-pin, 24-pin), and deck panel motor (6-pin) connectors on both sides. • Inspect for an open or short circuit and poor connection at the following terminals: ― Power retractable hardtop control module terminal 3M—deck panel motor (right) terminal A ― Power retractable hardtop control module terminal 3E—deck panel motor (right) terminal E ― Power retractable hardtop control module terminal 1K—deck panel motor (right) terminal F ― Power retractable hardtop control module terminal 3H—deck panel motor (left) terminal A ― Power retractable hardtop control module terminal 3P—deck panel motor (left) terminal E ― Power retractable hardtop control module terminal 1O—deck panel motor (left) terminal F • Is there an open or short circuit, or a poor connection? | Yes | Repair or replace malfunctioning part.
No | Go to the next step.
11 | INSPECT DECK PANEL MOTOR • Inspect the deck panel motors on both sides. (See DECK PANEL MOTOR INSPECTION.) • Are both deck panel motors normal? | Yes | Go to the next step.
No | Replace suspected deck panel motor. (See DECK PANEL MOTOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
12 | INSPECT DECK PANEL MOTOR HALL SENSOR • Measure the pulse profiles for the following power retractable hardtop control module (24-pin) while the deck panel is operating using the oscilloscope. ― Terminal 1K (right deck panel hall sensor) ― Terminal 1O (left deck panel motor hall sensor) • Is the pulse profile normal? (See POWER RETRACTABLE HARDTOP CONTROL MODULE INSPECTION.) | Yes | Go to the next step.
No | Replace the suspected deck panel motor. (See DECK PANEL MOTOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
13 | INSPECT POWER RETRACTABLE HARDTOP LINK MECHANICS • Inspect the deck panel link mechanics. • Is there any restriction or hesitation for the deck panel operation? | Yes | Repair or replace the malfunctioning part.
No | Go to Step 25.
14 | INSPECT TO SEE WHETHER MALFUNCTION IS IN ROOF OR ELSEWHERE • Verify that malfunction symptom. • Does the roof operation stop during the open or close operation? | Yes | Stops during the roof open operation: Go to the next step. Stops during the roof close operation: Go to Step 18.
No | Go to Step 25.
15 | INSPECT TO SEE WHETHER MALFUNCTION IS IN POWER RETRACTABLE HARDTOP OPEN POSITION SWITCH OR ELSEWHERE • Monitor the power retractable hardtop control module PID RHT_OP using the M-MDS at the position where the roof does operate. • Is the monitor value on (roof fully open)? | Yes | Go to the next step.
No | Go to Step 22.
16 | INSPECT POWER RETRACTABLE HARDTOP OPEN POSITION SWITCH • Inspect the power retractable hardtop open position switch. (See POWER RETRACTABLE HARDTOP LIMIT SWITCH INSPECTION.) • Is the power retractable hardtop open position switch normal? | Yes | Go to the next step.
No | Replace the power retractable hardtop limit switch. (See POWER RETRACTABLE HARDTOP LIMIT SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
17* | INSPECT POWER RETRACTABLE HARDTOP OPEN POSITION SWITCH WIRING HARNESS • Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position. • Disconnect the power retractable hardtop control module (24-pin) and the power retractable hardtop open position switch connectors. • Verify that continuity between power retractable hardtop control module terminal 1T—ground. • Is there continuity? | Yes | Adjust the power retractable hardtop open position switch installation.
No | Repair for a short to the ground circuit.
18 | INSPECT TO SEE WHETHER MALFUNCTION IS IN POWER RETRACTABLE HARDTOP CLOSE POSITION SWITCH OR ELSEWHERE • Monitor the power retractable hardtop control module PID RHT_CL using the M-MDS at the position where the roof could not operate. • Is the monitor value on (roof fully closed)? | Yes | Go to the next step.
No | Go to Step 20.
19 | INSPECT POWER RETRACTABLE HARDTOP CLOSE POSITION SWITCH • Inspect the power retractable hardtop close position switch. (See POWER RETRACTABLE HARDTOP LIMIT SWITCH INSPECTION.) • Is the power retractable hardtop close position switch normal? | Yes | Go to the next step.
No | Replace the power retractable hardtop limit switch. (See POWER RETRACTABLE HARDTOP LIMIT SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
20* | INSPECT POWER RETRACTABLE HARDTOP CLOSE POSITION SWITCH WIRING HARNESS • Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position. • Disconnect the power retractable hardtop control module (24-pin) and the deck panel close position switch connectors. • Verify that continuity between power retractable hardtop control module terminal 1F—ground. • Is there any continuity? | Yes | Adjust the power retractable hardtop close position switch installation position.
No | Repair for a short to the ground circuit.
21* | INSPECT ROOF MOTOR WIRING HARNESS • Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position. • Disconnect the power retractable hardtop control module (16-pin, 24-pin), and the roof motor (6-pin) connector on both sides. • Inspect for the open or short circuit and poor connection at the following terminals: ― Power retractable hardtop control module terminal 3I—roof motor (right) terminal A ― Power retractable hardtop control module terminal 3A—roof motor (right) terminal E ― Power retractable hardtop control module terminal 1I—roof motor (right) terminal D ― Power retractable hardtop control module terminal 3C—roof motor (left) terminal A ― Power retractable hardtop control module terminal 3L—roof motor (left) terminal E ― Power retractable hardtop control module terminal 1M—roof motor (left) terminal D • Is there an open or short circuit, or a poor connection? | Yes | Repair or replace the malfunctioning part.
No | Go to the next step.
22 | INSPECT ROOF MOTOR • Inspect the both side roof motor hall sensors on both side. (See ROOF MOTOR INSPECTION.) • Are both roof motors normal? | Yes | Go to the next step.
No | Replace the suspected roof motor. (See ROOF MOTOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
23 | INSPECT ROOF MOTOR HALL SENSOR • Measure the pulse profiles for the following power retractable hardtop control module (24-pin) while the roof is operating using the oscilloscope. ― Terminal 1I (right side roof motor hall sensor) ― Terminal 1M (left side roof motor hall sensor) • Is the pulse profile normal? (See POWER RETRACTABLE HARDTOP CONTROL MODULE INSPECTION.) | Yes | Go to the next step.
No | Replace the suspected roof motor. (See ROOF MOTOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
24 | INSPECT POWER RETRACTABLE HARDTOP LINK MECHANICS • Inspect the roof link mechanics. • Does the roof operation stop during open or close operation? | Yes | Repair or replace the malfunctioning part.
No | Go to the next step.
25 | INSPECT POWER RETRACTABLE HARDTOP SWITCH • Remove the power retractable hardtop switch. • Measure the resistance between power retractable hardtop switch connector (component side) terminals A and F. • Is the resistance normal? ― Power retractable hardtop (open) switch pressed: 0.95—1.05 kilohms ― Power retractable hardtop (close) switch pressed: 2.1—2.3 kilohms | Yes | Go to the next step.
No | Replace the power retractable hardtop switch. (See POWER RETRACTABLE HARDTOP SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
26* | INSPECT POWER RETRACTABLE HARDTOP SWITCH WIRING HARNESS • Turn the ignition switch to the ON position. • Disconnect the power retractable hardtop control module (24-pin) and power retractable hardtop switch connectors. • Inspect for an open or short circuit and poor connection between the power retractable hardtop control module terminal 1H and the power retractable hardtop switch terminal F. • Is there any open or short circuit, or poor connection? | Yes | Repair or replace the malfunctioning part.
No | Replace the power retractable hardtop control module. (See POWER RETRACTABLE HARDTOP CONTROL MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)