NO. 5 POWER RETRACTABLE HARDTOP STOPS WHILE OPERATING
[POWER RETRACTABLE HARDTOP]
POWER RETRACTABLE HARDTOP STOPS WHILE OPERATING[POWER RETRACTABLE
HARDTOP] POSSIBLE CAUSES
HARDTOP LINK MECHANICS
Inspect the power retractable
hardtop link mechanics.
Is there any restriction or
hesitation with power retractable
hardtop operation?
No
Replace the power retractable hardtop
control module. (See
POWER
RETRACTABLE HARDTOP
CONTROL MODULE
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
.)
5
Power retractable hardtop stops while operating
DESCRIPTION
Power retractable hardtop stops while the power retractable hardtop is
opening/closing
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Deck panel does not operate while power retractable hardtop is operating
Deck panel cannot move
Open or short circuit or poor connection in the wiring harness
between the left/right deck panel motor and power retractable
hardtop control module
Left/right deck panel motor malfunction
Deck panel link mechanics malfunction (excessive restriction or
hesitation)
Deck panel position cannot be detected
Deck panel open position switch malfunction
Deck panel close position switch malfunction
Open or short circuit or poor connection in the wiring harness
between the deck panel open position switch and the power
retractable hardtop control module
Open or short circuit or poor connection in wiring harness
between deck panel close position switch and power retractable
hardtop control module
Foreign material caught in mechanism.
Roof does not operate while the power retractable hardtop is operating
Roof cannot move
Open or short circuit or poor connection in the wiring harness
between the left/right roof motor and the power retractable
hardtop control module
Left/right roof motor malfunction
Roof link mechanics malfunction (excessive restriction or
2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport
2007 ACCESSORIES & BODY, CAB Symptom Troubleshooting (Power Retractable Hardtop) - MX-5 Miata
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