DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE
When performing the asterisked (*) troubleshooting inspection, slightly shake the wiring harness and
connectors while performing the inspection to determine whether poor contact points are the cause of any
intermittent malfunction. If there is a problem, verify that the connectors, terminals and the wiring
harness are connected correctly and undamaged.
POWER RETRACTABLE HARDTOP STOPS WHILE OPERATING[POWER RETRACTABLE
HARDTOP] DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE
hesitation)
Roof position cannot be detected
Power retractable hardtop open position switch malfunction
Power retractable hardtop close position switch malfunction
Open or short circuit or poor connection in the wiring harness
between the power retractable hardtop open position switch and
the power retractable hardtop control module
Open or short circuit or poor connection in the wiring harness
between the power retractable hardtop close position switch and
the power retractable hardtop control module
Foreign material caught in mechanism.
Power retractable hardtop switch signal is interrupted while the power
retractable hardtop is operating
Power retractable hardtop (open) switch malfunction (Contact point
defective)
Power retractable hardtop (close) switch malfunction (Contact point
defective)
Open or short circuit or poor connection in the wiring harness
between the power retractable hardtop control module and the power
retractable hardtop switch
Power retractable hardtop control module detects a system malfunction
STEP
INSPECTION
ACTION
1
VERIFY THAT POWER
RETRACTABLE HARDTOP
INDICATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATES
Turn the ignition switch to the ON
position.
Verify the power retractable hardtop
indicator light status.
Does the power retractable hardtop
indicator light flash?
Yes
Go to the next step.
No
Go to step 3.
2
VERIFY THAT PRESENT
Yes
Go to the appropriate DTC inspection.
2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport
2007 ACCESSORIES & BODY, CAB Symptom Troubleshooting (Power Retractable Hardtop) - MX-5 Miata
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