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
NOTE:
The PTCM will only set this fault code when the top operation times out. Maximum timeout is 30 seconds.
1. Turn the ignition on.
2. With the scan tool, record and erase all PTCM DTCs.
3. Try to operate the Power Top Switch in the open direction for a minimum of 30 seconds.
4. Try to operate the Power Top Switch in the closed direction for a minimum of 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 .
ROOF SENSE LIMIT SWITCH
1. Operate the Power Top Switch to open the roof off of the Header.
2. Turn the ignition off.
3. Disconnect the PTCM C1 harness connector.
4. Using an ohmmeter, measure the resistance to ground on the (Q970) Roof Sense Limit Switch Signal circuit while toggling the Roof Sense Limit Switch.
  Does the resistance toggle between less than 20.0 Ohms to greater than 10K Ohms?
  
  Yes
  - Replace the PTCM in accordance with the Service Information.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  No
  - Go To 3
(Q970) ROOF SENSE LIMIT SWITCH CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND

Fig 1: Checking Roof Sense Limit Switch Circuit For Short To Ground
Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
1. Disconnect the Roof Sense Limit Switch harness connector.
2. Measure the resistance between ground and the (Q970) Roof Sense Limit Switch Signal circuit.
  Is the resistance below 10K Ohms?
  
  Yes
  - Repair the (Q970) Roof Sense Limit Switch Signal circuit for a short to ground.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  No
  - Replace the Roof Sense Limit Switch in accordance with the Service Information.
  - Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .