Diagnostic Test

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Dodge Avenger and 2013 Chrysler 200. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

TEST FOR INTERMITTENT CONDITION
1. NOTE:
  The PTCM will only set this fault code when the top operation times out. Maximum timeout is 30 seconds.
2. Turn the ignition on.
3. With the scan tool, record and erase all PTCM DTCs.
4. Try to operate the Power Top Switch in the open direction for a minimum of 30 seconds.
5. Try to operate the Power Top Switch in the closed direction for a minimum of 30 seconds.
6. 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 .
ROOF SENSE LIMIT SWITCH
NOTE:
Normal switch state with "Top Closed and Locked" would be:
- Roof Sense Limit Switch - Active
NOTE:
Normal switch state with the "Top Open and Locked" would be:
- Roof Sense Limit Switch - Inactive
1. Turn the ignition on.
2. Using the scan tool, check the state of the Roof Sense Limit Switch.
3. Using the scan tool, manually operate the top to the fully open position.
4. Using the scan tool, check the state of the Roof Sense Limit Switch.
5. Using the scan tool, manually operate the top to the fully closed position.
  Did the Roof Sense Limit Switch change states?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 3
  No
  - Go To 4
CONVERTIBLE TOP RETRACTED SENSOR
NOTE:
Normal switch state with "Top Open and Locked" would be:
- Convertible Top Retracted Sensor - Active
NOTE:
Normal switch state with the "Top Open and Locked" would be:
- Convertible Top Retracted Sensor - Inactive
1. Turn the ignition on.
2. Using the scan tool, check the state of the Convertible Top Retracted Sensor.
3. Using the scan tool, manually operate the top completely in both directions.
  Did the Convertible Top Retracted Sensor change states?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 7
  No
  - Replace the Convertible Top Retracted Sensor in accordance with the Service Information.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
ROOF SENSE LIMIT SWITCH
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the Roof Sense Limit Switch harness connector.
3. Connect an ohmmeter between the leads of the Roof Sense Limit Switch
4. Physically toggle the Roof Sense Limit Switch and observe the ohmmeter.
  Does the Roof Sense Limit Switch change state when toggled?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 5
  No
  - Replace Roof Sense Limit Switch in accordance with the Service Information.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
(Q970) ROOF SENSE LIMIT SWITCH SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND

Fig 1: Checking Roof Sense Limit Switch Signal Circuit For Short To Ground
Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
1. Disconnect the Power Top Control Module C1 harness connector.
2. Measure the resistance between ground and the (Q970) Roof Sense Limit Switch Signal circuit.
  Is the resistance below 10k Ohms?
  
  No
  - Go To 6
  Yes
  - Repair the (Q970) Roof Sense Limit Switch Signal circuit for a short to ground.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
REASSEMBLE AND RETEST (CYCLE TOP)
1. Reassemble and clear the DTCs and retest (Cycle Top).
2. Using the scan tool, check PTCM DTCs.
  Does the scan tool display this code as active?
  
  No
  - Replace the Convertible Top Retracted Position Sensor in accordance with the Service Information. Go To 8
  Yes
  - Replace the Roof Sense Limit Switch in accordance with the Service Information. Go To 8
(Q988) CONVERTIBLE TOP RETRACTED SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND

Fig 2: Checking Convertible Top Retracted Signal Circuit For Short To Ground
Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
1. Measure the resistance between ground and the (Q988) Convertible Top Retracted Signal circuit.
  Is the resistance below 10k Ohms?
  
  No
  - Go To 8
  Yes
  - Repair the (Q988) Convertible Top Retracted Signal circuit for a short to ground.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
RETEST (CYCLE TOP)
1. Reassemble and clear DTCs and retest (Cycle Top).
2. Using the scan tool, check PTCM DTCs.
  Does the scan tool display this code as active?
  
  No
  - Repair complete.
  - 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 .