DTC B296D

• Hall sensor low power supply voltage

DETECTION CONDITION

• Power supply voltage to the Hall sensor is 5 V or less.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

• Battery malfunction

• Open or short circuit in wiring harness between power retractable hardtop control module and roof/deck panel motor

• Power retractable hardtop control module malfunction

STEP

INSPECTION

ACTION

1

• Measure the battery positive voltage.

• Is the measured voltage 7.5 V or more?

Yes

Go to the next step.

No

The battery has a malfunction.

Inspect the charge/discharge system.

2

• Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.

• Disconnect the negative battery cable.

• Disconnect the power retractable hardtop control module and roof/deck panel motor connector.

• Inspect for continuity between power retractable hardtop control module connector terminal 1G and following terminals:

• Roof motors connector terminal B

• Deck panel motors connector terminal D

• Is there continuity?

Yes

Go to the next step.

No

Repair or replace the wiring harness.

3

• Connect the negative battery cable.

• Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.

• Push the power retractable hardtop switch.

• Measure the power retractable hardtop control module connector terminal 1G voltage.

• Is the measured voltage 5.0 V or more?

Yes

DTC troubleshooting completed.

No

Replace the power retractable hardtop control module.

(See POWER RETRACTABLE HARDTOP CONTROL MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)