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Work FlowNIS0006I
1. Check the symptom and customer's requests.
2. Understand the outline of system. Refer to RF-12, "
System Description" .
3. According to the trouble diagnosis chart, repair or replace the cause of the malfunction. Refer to RF-37,
"Trouble Diagnosis Chart by Symptom" .
4. Does soft top system operate normally? If Yes, GO TO 5. If No, GO TO 3.
5. INSPECTION END.
Trouble Diagnosis Chart by SymptomNIS0006J
(CLOSE → OPEN)
The operation chart for roof position. Refer to RF-19, "State Chart" .
48 Y/BStorage lid actuator LH
(CLOSE) signalOutputCL7 → CL8 0 → Battery voltage → 0
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nal No.Wire
colorDescription
Condition
(Roof position: CL)Va l u e ( V )
(Approx.)
Signal name Input/
Output
Symptom Diagnostic procedure and repair order Roof position Refer to page
Roof does not operate1. Check soft top control unit power supply OP1RF-40
2. Check soft top switch (Open) OP1RF-40
3. Check operation permission condition OP1RF-78
4. Check each switch condition (Open operate) Full closeRF-80
5. Check seat back position signal OP1RF-83
6. Check 5th bow unlock actuator (Open operate) OP2RF-44
7. Check 5th bow half-latch switch (Open operate) OP2RF-44
8. Check 5th bow actuator (Open operate) OP3RF-46
5th bow operation stops at full
open position1. Check 5th bow full close detection switch
(Open operate)OP4RF-46
2. Check 5th bow full open detection switch
(Open operate)OP5RF-48
3. Check storage lid unlock actuator
(Open operate)OP5RF-49
4. Check storage lid full close detection switch (LH
and RH) (Open operate)OP5.6RF-50
5. Check storage lid actuator (Open operate) OP6RF-52
Storage lid operation stops at
full open positionCheck storage lid full open detection switch (Open
operate)OP7RF-53
Roof does not operate Check roof actuator (Open operate) OP8RF-55
Roof stops on the wayCheck roll bar interference prevention switch
(Open operate)OP8RF-56
Storage lid operation stops at
full open position after the roof
is stored.1. Check body interference prevention switch
(Open operate)OP10RF-57
2. Check roof full open detection switch OP10RF-58
Passenger side seat back does
not operate.1. Check passenger side seat cancel switch OP1SE-52
2. Check passenger side seat operate signal 1 OP1RF-82
Passenger side seat bock does
not return to former stateCheck passenger side seat operate signal 2 OP10RF-83
Power window down does
not operate.Check power window harness OP1RF-82
RF-38
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(OPEN → CLOSE)
The operation chart for roof position. Refer to RF-21, "State Chart" .
Both power window down and
passenger seat are not oper-
ated.Check power window down request signal OP1RF-81
Indicator lamp does not light.
(soft top operates properly)Check indicator lamp circuit —RF-85
Indicator lamp blinks when IGN
SW: OFF → ON is done.Replace soft top control unit —RF-86
Indicator lamp blinks when
beginning to run.Check speed signal —RF-84
Symptom Diagnostic procedure and repair order Roof position Refer to page
Symptom Diagnostic procedure and repair order Roof position Refer to page
Roof does not operate1. Check soft top control unit power supply CL1RF-40
2. Check soft top switch (Close) CL1RF-42
3. Check operation permission condition CL1RF-78
4. Check each switch condition (Close operate) Full openRF-81
5. Check seat back position signal CL1RF-83
6. Check storage lid unlock actuator
(Close operate)CL1RF-59
7. Check storage lid full close detection switch
(LH and RH) (Close operate)CL1.2RF-60
8. Check storage lid actuator (Close operate) CL2RF-62
Storage lid operation stops at
full open position1. Check roof actuator (Close operate) CL2RF-662. Check body interference prevention switch
(Close operate)CL3RF-65
Roof stops on the way1. Check storage lid full open detection switch
(Close operate)CL3RF-632. Check roof full close detection switch
(Close operate)CL5RF-67
3. Check 5th bow actuator (Close operate) CL5RF-69
Operation stops after 5th
bow operates downCheck 5th bow full close detection switch
(Close operate)CL5RF-69
Operation stops after 5th
bow operates upCheck 5th bow full open detection switch
(Close operate)CL6RF-71
Auto closure of 5th bow does
not operate.1. Check 5th bow half-latch switch CL10RF-722. Check 5th bow full-latch switch CL10RF-73
3. Check 5th bow ending switch CL10RF-75
4. Check 5th bow closure motor CL10RF-76
Passenger side seat back does
not operate.1. Check passenger side seat cancel switch CL1SE-52
2. Check passenger side seat operate signal 1 CL1RF-82
Passenger side seat back does
not return to former stateCheck passenger side seat operate signal 3 CL10RF-83
Power window down does
not operate.Check power window harness CL1RF-82
Both power window down and
passenger seat are not oper-
ated.Check power window down request signal CL1RF-81
Indicator lamp does not light.
(soft top operates properly)Check indicator lamp circuit —RF-85
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Indicator lamp blinks when IGN
SW: OFF → ON is done.Replace soft top control unit —RF-86
Indicator lamp blinks when
beginning to run.Check speed signal —RF-84
Indicator lamp blinks when soft
top front lock is unlock at the
fully closed position.Check soft top front lock switch Full closeRF-78
Symptom Diagnostic procedure and repair order Roof position Refer to page
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Check Soft Top Control Unit Power Supply (OP, CL)NIS0006K
1. CHECK FUSE
Check 10A fuse [No.12, located in the fuse block (J/B)]
Check 40A fusible link (letter G located in the fuse and fusible link box.)
NOTE:
Refer to RF-11, "
Component Parts and Harness Connector Location" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> If fuse blown out, be sure to eliminate cause of malfunction before installing new fuse. Refer to
PG-4, "
POWER SUPPLY ROUTING CIRCUIT" .
2. CHECK POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT
1. Start engine.
2. Check voltage between soft top control unit connector B66, 67
terminal 1, 8, 17 and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> Check soft top control unit power supply circuit for open
or short.
3. CHECK GROUND CIRCUIT
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect soft top control unit connector.
3. Check continuity between soft top control unit connector B66
terminal 7, 16 and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> Power supply and ground circuit are OK.
NG >> Check soft top control unit ground circuit for open or
short.
Check Soft Top Switch (OPEN)NIS0006L
1. CHECK SOFT TOP OPEN SWITCH SIGNAL
1. Start engine.
2. Check soft top control unit connector and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> Soft top switch (OPEN) is OK.
NG >> GO TO 2.1 (W/R) - Ground : Battery voltage
8 (W/R) - Ground : Battery voltage
17 (R) - Ground : Battery voltage
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7 (B) - Ground : Continuity should exist.
16 (B) - Ground : Continuity should exist.
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ConnectorTerminal (Wire color)
Soft top switch
ConditionVoltage (V)
(Approx.)
(+) (-)
B67 18 (SB) GroundOPEN 0
Other than above 5
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Check 5th Bow Unlock Actuator (Open Operate)NIS0006N
1. CHECK 5TH BOW UNLOCK ACTUATOR SIGNAL
1. Start engine.
2. Operate soft top switch OPEN, check voltage between soft top
control unit connector and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> Replace soft top control unit.
2. CHECK 5TH BOW UNLOCK ACTUATOR GROUND CIRCUIT
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect 5th bow unlock actuator connector.
3. Check continuity between 5th bow unlock actuator connector
T203 terminal 1 and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> Replace 5th bow unlock actuator.
NG >> Repair or replace harness.
Check 5th Bow Half-Latch Switch (Open Operate)NIS0006O
1. CHECK 5TH BOW HALF-LATCH SWITCH SIGNAL CHECK
1. Start engine.
2. Operate soft top switch OPEN, check voltage between soft top control unit connector and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> Soft top lock switch (5th bow half-latch switch) is OK.
NG >> GO TO 2.
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nectorTerminal (Wire color)
Roof ConditionVoltage (V)
(Approx.)
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B66 6 (R) Ground OP1 → OP2 0 → Battery voltage
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1 (B) - Ground : Continuity should exist.
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ConnectorTerminal (Wire color)
Roof conditionVoltage (V)
(Approx.)
(+) (-)
B67 31 (L) Ground OP2 → OP3 5 → 0
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2. CHECK 5TH BOW HALF-LATCH CIRCUIT
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect soft top control unit and soft top lock switch (at 5th bow lock assembly in storage lid) connec-
tor.
3. Check continuity between soft top control unit connector B67
terminal 31 and soft top lock switch connector T205 terminal 5.
4. Check continuity between soft top control unit connector B67
terminal 31 and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> Repair or replace harness.
3. CHECK 5TH BOW HALF-LATCH SWITCH GROUND CIRCUIT
Check continuity between soft top lock switch connector T205 terminal 6 and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 4.
NG >> Repair or replace harness.
4. CHECK SOFT TOP CONTROL UNIT OUTPUT SIGNAL
1. Connect soft top control unit connector.
2. Start engine.
3. Check voltage between soft top control unit connector B67 ter-
minal 31 and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> Replace Soft top lock switch (5th bow lock assembly in
storage lid).
NG >> Replace soft top control unit.31 (L) - 5 (L) : Continuity should exist.
31 (L) - Ground : Continuity should not exist.
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6 (B) - Ground : Continuity should exist.
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31 (L) - Ground : Approx. 5V
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4. CHECK SOFT TOP CONTORL UNIT OUTPUT SIGNAL
1. Connect soft top control unit connector.
2. Start engine.
3. Check voltage between soft top control unit connector B67 ter-
minal 26 and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> Replace plate rail RR.
NG >> Replace soft top control unit.
Check Storage Lid Unlock Actuator (Open Operate)NIS0006S
1. CHECK STORAGE LID UNLOCK ACTUATOR SIGNAL
1. Start engine.
2. Operate soft top switch OPEN, check voltage between storage lid unlock actuator (LH or RH) connector
and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> GO TO 2.
2. CHECK STORAGE LID UNLOCK ACTUATOR CIRCUIT
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect soft top control unit and storage lid unlock actuator connector.
3. Check continuity between soft top control unit connector B66
terminal 15 and storage lid unlock actuator connector B65 (LH),
B70 (RH) terminal 1.
4. Check continuity between soft top control unit connector B66
terminal 15 and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> Replace soft top control unit.
NG >> Repair or replace harness.26 (LG) - Ground : Approx. 5V
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ConnectorTerminal (Wire color)
Roof conditionVoltage (V)
(Approx.)
(+) (-)
B65 (LH) 1 (R)
Ground OP5 → OP6 0 → Battery voltage → 0
B70 (RH) 1 (L)
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B65 (LH) 15 (OR) - 1 (R) : Continuity should exist.
B70 (RH) 15 (OR) - 1 (L) : Continuity should exist.
15 (OR) - Ground : Continuity should not exist.
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3. CHECK STORAGE LID UNLOCK ACTUATOR GROUND CIRCUIT
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect storage lid unlock actuator connector.
3. Check continuity between storage lid unlock actuator connector
B65 (LH), B70 (RH) terminal 2 and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> Replace malfunction storage lid unlock actuator (LH or
RH).
NG >> Repair or replace harness.
Check Storage Lid Full Close Detection Switch (Open Operate)NIS0006T
1. CHECK STORAGE LID FULL CLOSE DETECTION SWITCH SIGNAL
1. Start engine.
2. Operate soft top switch OPEN, check voltage between soft top control unit connector and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> Storage lid switch (LH & RH) (CLOSE) is OK.
NG >> GO TO 2.B65 (LH) 2 (B/W) - Ground : Continuity should exist.
B70 (RH) 2 (B/Y) - Ground : Continuity should exist.
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ConnectorTerminal (Wire color)
Roof conditionVoltage (V)
(Approx.)
(+) (-)
B67RH 24 (G)
GroundOP5
5 → 0
LH 25 (L/Y) OP6
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