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Diagnosis - Function Test


Test step/Test scope Test condition Nominal value Possible cause/Remedy 1)
1.0 Power soft top switch (S84), indicator lamp Ignition: ON The warning lamp in the power soft top switch should illuminate once briefly. S84,
Open circuit,
Power soft top control module (N52).
2.0 Hardtop safety test Ignition: ON
After a period of more than 10 seconds push power soft top switch (S84) to Open for approximately 10 seconds.
Hardtop must not unlock. Power soft top control module (N52)
(SMS, Job No. 77-450).
3.0 Lock hardtop Hardtop set in place (unlocked).
Ignition: ON
Push power soft top switch (S84) to Close.
Locking begins immediately.
Indicator lamp in power soft top switch goes out once the top is fully locked.

Starting 9/95, the front and rear hardtop locks lock simultaneously.
14 Complaint No. 1
4.0 Unlock hardtop Ignition: ON
Within 10 seconds push power soft top switch (S84) to Open.
After 2 to 4 seconds the front unlocks, then the rear. 14 Complaint No. 1
5.0 Raise roll bar using RB switch (S83) Ignition: ON
Push RB switch (S83) to Up.
Roll bar raises. 14 Complaint No. 5
6.0 Close soft top using power soft top switch (S84) Ignition: ON
Hardtop removed, push power soft top switch (S84) to Close.
Roll bar retracts. Side windows open, soft top closes, roll bar raises, side windows close. 14 Complaint Nos. 10-17
7.0 Open soft top using power soft top switch (S84) Ignition: ON
Roll bar raised,
Press power soft top switch (S84) toward Open.
Roll bar retracts. Side windows open, soft top opens, roll bar rises, side windows close. 14 Complaint Nos. 18-25
8.0 Lower roll bar using RB switch (S83) Ignition: ON
Press RB switch (S83) toward Lower.
Roll bar retracts. 14 Complaint No. 7
9.0 Gong in dome lamp With the soft top cover unlocked, drive a short distance with the vehicle. Gong in dome lamp sounds. 14 Complaint Nos. 3, 4
10.0 Side window convenience feature operation Side windows open.
Lock the vehicle with the key from the driver's door, passenger's door and trunk lock (Hold the key in the trunk lock in the 60° position).
Side windows close. 14 Complaint No. 30
11.0 Side windows close when door is closed
( as of 12/94 )
Left or right side window lowered 4 mm,
close left or right door.
Left or right side window closes. 14 Complaint No. 35, 36
12.0 Convienence Feature
Opening side windows
(as of 06/97)
Side windows closed and vehicle is locked.
Open vehicle using remote control or mechanical key2), hold in opening position.
Side windows open. 14 Complaint No. 38
1) Observe Preparation for Test, see 22.
2) (only )