Position sensor, soft top raised (577c): Connection

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CONNECTOR PIN DESCRIPTION

Pin No.	Signal type	Description
1	Signal output	Soft top not raised (unaffected sensor) = 2.4-3.4 V Soft top raised (unaffected sensor) = 0.4-1.2 V
2	Power supply B+	From the control module, STC

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 1.

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

Diagram

Fig 2: Position Sensor - Circuit Diagram

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