NO. 3 POWER RETRACTABLE HARDTOP DOES NOT START TO OPEN
[POWER RETRACTABLE HARDTOP]
POWER RETRACTABLE HARDTOP DOES NOT START TO OPEN[POWER RETRACTABLE
HARDTOP] POSSIBLE CAUSES
fully closed?
3
INSPECT TOP LOCK SWITCH
Inspect the top lock switch. (See
TOP LOCK SWITCH
INSPECTION[ADVANCED
KEYLESS SYSTEM]
.)
Is the top lock switch normal?
Yes
Inspect and repair for an open or short
circuit in the wiring harness between the
top lock switch and power retractable
hardtop control module.
No
Replace the striker switch. (See
CONVERTIBLE TOP
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
.)
4*
INSPECT TO SEE WHETHER
MALFUNCTION IS IN POWER
RETRACTABLE HARDTOP
INDICATOR LIGHT CONTROL
CIRCUIT OR ELSEWHERE
Turn the ignition switch to the
LOCK position.
Disconnect the power retractable
hardtop control module (6-pin)
and power retractable hardtop
switch connectors.
Verify the continuity between the
power retractable hardtop control
module terminal 2C and ground.
Is there continuity?
Yes
Replace for a short to the ground circuit.
No
Go to the next step.
5
INSPECT TO SEE WHETHER
MALFUNCTION IS IN POWER
RETRACTABLE HARDTOP
INDICATOR LIGHT OR POWER
RETRACTABLE HARDTOP
CONTROL MODULE
Reinspect malfunction condition.
Does the power retractable
hardtop indicator light flash?
Yes
Replace the power retractable hardtop
control module. (See
POWER
RETRACTABLE HARDTOP
CONTROL MODULE
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
.)
No
Replace the power retractable hardtop
switch. (See
POWER RETRACTABLE
HARDTOP SWITCH
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
.)
3
Power retractable hardtop does not to start open
DESCRIPTION
Power retractable hardtop does not start to open when the power retractable
hardtop (open) switch is pressed
Power retractable hardtop control module cannot detect the power
2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport
2007 ACCESSORIES & BODY, CAB Symptom Troubleshooting (Power Retractable Hardtop) - MX-5 Miata
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