Position sensor, soft top lowered (577o): Connection

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CONNECTOR PIN DESCRIPTION

Pin No.	Signal type	Description
2	Power supply B+	From the control module, STC
3	Signal output	The soft top is not lowered (unaffected sensor) = 2.4-3.4 V The soft top is lowered (affected sensor) = 0.4-1.2 V

Fig 1: Position Sensor - Communication Diagram

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The sensor is connected to the STC control module with two leads. The sensor is energized with B+ on pin 2 and gives information to the STC control module on pin 3.

The sensor is affected by the cylinder piston. The sensor is affected when the piston is in its innermost position and the soft top is lowered.

Diagram

Fig 2: Position Sensor - Circuit Diagram

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