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 from 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 .
(Z916) GROUND CIRCUIT OPEN

Fig 1: Checking Ground Circuit For Open
Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the PTCM C2 connector.
3. Using a 12-volt test light connected to 12-volts, check the (Z916) Ground circuit.
  Does the test light illuminate brightly?
  
  No
  - Repair the (Z916) Ground 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 .