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Diagnostic Instructions

    • Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
    • Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
    •  Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category.

DTC Descriptors

DTC B1310: Convertible Top Main Movement Up Sensor Circuit

Diagnostic Fault Information

Circuit

Short to Ground

Open/High Resistance

Short to Voltage

Signal Performance

Folding Top Control Module Battery Voltage

1

1

--

--

Folding Top Control Module Control

B1420

B1420

--

--

Folding Top Control Module Ground

--

1, 2

--

--

Folding Top Control Switch Battery Voltage

2

2

--

--

Folding Top Control Switch Close Signal

2

2

B3602

--

Folding Top Control Switch Open Signal

2

2

B3602

--

Front Panel Position Sensor 5-Volt Reference

B3665, B3666, B3971

B3665

B3665, B3666, B3670, B3971

--

Front Panel Position Sensor Signal

B3665

B3665

B3665

--

Front Panel Position Sensor Low Reference

--

B3665

--

--

Folding Top Position Sensor 5-Volt Reference

B3665, B3666, B3971

B3971

B3665, B3666, B3670, B3971

--

Folding Top Position Sensor Signal

B3971

B3971

B3971

--

Folding Top Position Sensor Low Reference

--

B3971

--

--

Rear Panel Position Sensor 5-Volt Reference

B3665, B3666, B3971

B3666

B3665, B3666, B3670, B3971

--

Rear Panel Position Sensor Signal

B3666

B3666

B3666

--

Rear Panel Position Sensor Low Reference

--

B3666

--

--

Folding Top Pump Motor Temperature Sensor 5-Volt Reference

B3665, B3666, B3971

2, 7

B3665, B3666, B3971, B3670

--

Folding Top Pump Motor Temperature Sensor Signal

2, 7

2, 7

B3670

--

Hard Top Connected Signal

B1420

4, 7

B1310

--

Folding Top Closed Switch Control

B1420

4, 7

--

--

Front Latched Position Switch Signal

B1420, 3, 4, 7

3, 4, 7

B1300

--

Front Latched Position Switch Control

B1420

3, 4, 7

--

--

Front Unlatched Position Switch Signal

B1420, 9

9

B1300

--

Front Unlatched Position Switch Control

B1420

9

--

--

Compartment Partition Position Switch Signal

B1420, 2, 7

2, 7

8

--

Compartment Partition Position Switch Control

B1420

2, 7

--

--

Pump Direction A Control

B1011

2

--

--

Pump Direction B Control

B1011

2

--

--

Rear Compartment Lid Open Switch Signal

B1420, 3, 4

3, 4

B3669

--

Rear Compartment Lid Open Switch Control

B1420

3, 4

--

--

Folding Top Valve 1 Control

1

3

--

--

Folding Top Valve 1 - Ground

--

3

--

--

Folding Top Valve 2 Control

1

4

--

--

Folding Top Valve 2 - Ground

--

4

--

--

Folding Top Valve 3 Control

1

3, 4, 6

--

--

Folding Top Valve 3 - Ground

--

3, 4, 6

--

--

Folding Top Valve 4 Control

1

B1297, 3, 4, 5

--

--

Folding Top Valve 4 - Ground

--

B1297, 3, 4, 5

--

--

Folding Top Valve 5 Control

1

2

--

--

Folding Top Valve 5 - Ground

--

2

--

--

1. No communication with the FTC module

2. Power folding top is inoperative

3. Power folding top does not open or complete the top opening procedure

4. Power folding top does not close or complete the top closing procedure

5. Rear Compartment lid will not open

6. Rear compartment lid will not close

7. DIC warning message displayed

8. Folding top will operate with the rear compartment partition removed

9. No effect on power folding top operation

Circuit/System Description

The folding top closed switch signals the folding top control (FTC) module when the folding top is closed against the windshield header. The FTC module checks the signal circuit at least once every 300 milliseconds. The folding top closed switch will close as the RH receiver detects the RH pin from the folding top. Voltage is then applied through the folding top closed switch and the hard top connected signal circuit to the FTC module. The FTC module will then continue through the operating sequences, completing the operation.

Conditions for Running the DTC

The battery voltage is between 9-16 volts.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

The FTC module detects the folding top closed switch is active, closed, when the folding top position sensor indicates the top is open, past the folding top open reference position.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

    • Stores a current and history DTC B1310 in the FTC module.
    • The folding top operation is suspended.
    • The FTC module sends a class 2 message to the driver information center (DIC), displaying TOP NOT SECURE.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

    • This DTC will clear on the current status after the condition for setting the fault is corrected.
    • A history DTC will clear after 50 consecutive ignition cycles without a fault present.

Diagnostic Aids

The Rear Compartment Lid is also referenced as the Deck Lid for this vehicle.

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

Folding Top Schematics

Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views

Description and Operation

Power Folding Top Description and Operation

Electrical Information Reference

    •  Circuit Testing
    •  Connector Repairs
    •  Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
    •  Wiring Repairs

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References for Scan Tool Information

Circuit/System Verification

  1. When the folding top is in the fully closed position, the folding top closed switch is closed to voltage and the scan tool Top Closed Limit Switch parameter reading should be On.
  2. When the folding top is in the open or stowed position, the folding top closed switch is open and the scan tool Top Closed Limit Switch parameter reading should be Off.

Circuit/System Testing

  1. Open the hydraulic fluid bypass valve located above the folding top motor by turning it counterclockwise.
  2. Manually move the folding top to access the folding top closed switch. Refer to Folding Top Manual Operation.
  3. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the folding top closed switch.
  4. Ignition ON, verify the scan tool Top Closed Limit Switch parameter is Off.
  5. If not the specified value, test the signal circuit terminal A for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the FTC module.
  6. Install a 3A fused jumper wire between the signal circuit terminal A and the control circuit terminal B. Verify the scan tool Top Closed Limit Switch parameter is On.
  7. If not the specified value, test the signal circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the FTC module.
  8. If all circuits test normal, test or replace the folding top closed switch.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

    •  Folding Top Front Locating Pin Position Switch Replacement
    •  Control Module References for FTC module replacement, setup, and programming