Diagnostic Test

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TEST FOR INTERMITTENT CONDITION
1. Turn the ignition on.
2. With the scan tool, record and erase all PTCM DTCs.
3. Try to operate the Power Top with the switch.
4. Wait 30 seconds.
5. With the scan tool, read all PTCM DTCs.
  Does the scan tool display this DTC as active?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 2
  No
  - The condition that caused this symptom is currently not present. With the scan tool, check the Environmental Data to help identify the conditions in which the DTC was set. Check for an intermittent condition by inspecting the related wiring harness for chafed, pierced, pinched, and partially broken wires. Also, inspect the related connectors for broken, bent, pushed out, spread, corroded, or contaminated terminals. Repair as necessary.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
POWER TOP MOTOR SUPPLY CIRCUIT OPEN

Fig 1: Checking Power Top Motor Supply Circuit For Open
Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC

NOTE:
Check Fuse #1 (A925) in the TIPM to ensure it is good before proceeding.
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the Power Top Control Module C3 connector.
3. Turn the ignition on.
4. Using a 12-volt test light, connect the leads between the (A925) Fused (B+) circuit and the (Z916) Ground circuit in the Motor connector.
  Does the test light illuminate brightly?
  
  No
  - Repair the (A925) Fused (B+) circuit or the (Z916) Ground circuit for an open.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  Yes
  - Go To 3
POWER TOP MOTOR OPEN

Fig 2: Checking Power Top Motor For An Open
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NOTE:
This step assumes the top is in the Closed position and is inoperative.
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Open the decklid with the ignition key.
3. Disconnect the Power Top Motor harness connector.
4. Using a 12-volt test light, connect the leads between the (Q985) Power Top Extended Driver circuit and the (Q986) Power Top Retracted Driver circuit. It will be necessary to install jumper wires in each terminal so the test light can be outside the trunk area.
5. Close the decklid.
6. Turn the ignition on.
7. Using the scan tool, manually actuate the "Open decklid w/top closed".
  Does the test light illuminate brightly when the decklid is actuated?
  
  Yes
  - Replace the Power Top Motor/Pump Assembly in accordance with service information.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  No
  - Go To 4
(Q985) POWER TOP EXTENDED DRIVER OPEN

Fig 3: Checking Power Top Extended Driver Circuit For Open
Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the PTCM C3 harness connector.
3. Measure the resistance of the (Q985) Power Top Extended Driver circuit between the PTCM C3 harness connector and the Power Top Motor connector.
  Is the resistance below 5.0 Ohms?
  
  No
  - Repair the (Q985) Power Top Extended Driver circuit for an open.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  Yes
  - Go To 5
(Q986) POWER TOP RETRACTED DRIVER OPEN

Fig 4: Checking Power Top Retracted Driver Circuit For Open
Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
1. Measure the resistance of the (Q986) Power Top Retracted Driver circuit between the PTCM C3 harness connector and the Power Top Motor connector.
  Is the resistance below 5.0 Ohms?
  
  No
  - Repair the (Q986) Power Top Retracted Driver circuit for an open.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  Yes
  - Replace the Power Top Control Module (PTCM) in accordance with the Service Information.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .