DTC B296D [POWER RETRACTABLE HARDTOP]

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DTC B296D | Hall sensor low power supply voltage
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DETECTION CONDITION | • Power supply voltage to the Hall sensor is 5 V or less.
POSSIBLE CAUSE | • Battery malfunction • Open or short circuit in wiring harness between power retractable hardtop control module and roof/deck panel motor • Power retractable hardtop control module malfunction

Diagnostic procedure

STEP | INSPECTION | ACTION
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1 | INSPECT THE BATTERY • Measure the battery positive voltage. • Is the measured voltage 7.5 V or more? | Yes | Go to the next step.
No | The battery has a malfunction. Inspect the charge/discharge system.
2 | INSPECT THE WIRING HARNESS BETWEEN POWER RETRACTABLE HARDTOP CONTROL MODULE AND ROOF/DECK PANEL MOTOR • Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position. • Disconnect the negative battery cable. • Disconnect the power retractable hardtop control module and roof/deck panel motor connector. • Inspect for continuity between power retractable hardtop control module connector terminal 1G and following terminals: ― Roof motors connector terminal B ― Deck panel motors connector terminal D • Is there continuity? | Yes | Go to the next step.
No | Repair or replace the wiring harness.
3 | INSPECT THE POWER RETRACTABLE HARDTOP CONTROL MODULE • Connect the negative battery cable. • Turn the ignition switch to the ON position. • Push the power retractable hardtop switch. • Measure the power retractable hardtop control module connector terminal 1G voltage. • Is the measured voltage 5.0 V or more? | Yes | DTC troubleshooting completed.
No | Replace the power retractable hardtop control module. (See POWER RETRACTABLE HARDTOP CONTROL MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)