DTC B296C

Power retractable hardtop switch malfunction

DETECTION CONDITION

• Power retractable hardtop switch signal is 1 V or less.

• Power retractable hardtop switch is detected to be stuck in on.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

• Open/close signals are input simultaneously for 30 s or more.

• Power retractable hardtop switch malfunction

• Open or short circuit in wiring harness between power retractable hardtop switch and power retractable hardtop control module

• Power retractable hardtop control module malfunction

STEP

INSPECTION

ACTION

1

• Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.

• Disconnect the negative battery cable.

• Inspect the power retractable hardtop switch. (See POWER RETRACTABLE HARDTOP SWITCH INSPECTION.)

• Is the power retractable hardtop switch normal?

Yes

Go to the next step.

No

Replace the power retractable hardtop switch.

(See POWER RETRACTABLE HARDTOP SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

2

• Disconnect the power retractable hardtop switch connector.

• Inspect the wiring harness between power retractable hardtop control module connector terminal 1H and power retractable hardtop switch connector terminal F for a short to ground.

• Is the wiring harness normal?

Yes

Replace the power retractable hardtop control module.

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

No

Repair or replace the related wiring harness.