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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 B3669: Deck Lid Position 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 control (FTC) module checks the rear compartment lid open switch signal circuit at least once every 300 milliseconds. The FTC module compares the rear compartment lid open switch signal against the rear compartment lid ajar switch signal, a class 2 message from the body control module (BCM). When the folding top control switch is pressed to open or close the folding top, the rear compartment lid is released and a class 2 message is sent indicating the rear compartment lid is ajar. The FTC module will continue to raise the rear compartment lid upward until it is fully extended, closing the rear compartment lid open switch to voltage. The voltage is then applied through the rear compartment lid open switch and the signal circuit to the FTC module. Once this signal is received, the FTC module can continue to cycle the folding top operation.

Conditions for Running the DTC

The battery voltage is between 9-16 volts.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

The FTC module monitors the rear compartment lid open switch signal and a class 2 message from the BCM the deck lid ajar switch status. The FTC module will set this DTC, if it senses that the rear compartment lid is open and does not receive the deck lid ajar message.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

    • Stores a current and history DTC B3669 in the FTC module.
    • The folding top operation is suspended.

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 rear compartment lid is closed or in any position other than the fully open/extended position, the scan tool Deck Lid Extended parameter should be Inactive.
  2. If not the specified value, refer to the Rear Compartment Lid Position Switch Test.
  3. When the rear compartment lid is in the fully open/extended position, the scan tool Deck Lid Extended parameter should be Active.
  4. If not the specified value, refer to the Rear Compartment Lid Position Switch Test.
  5. Ignition ON, observe the scan tool Deck Lid Ajar Status parameter while opening and closing the rear compartment lid. The reading should change between Deck Closed and Deck Ajar.
  6. If not the specified value, refer to the Rear Compartment Lid Pulldown Actuator Test.

Circuit/System Testing

Rear Compartment Lid Position Switch Test

  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the rear compartment lid position switch.
  2. Ignition ON, verify that a test lamp illuminates between the control circuit terminal B and ground.
  3. If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the control circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance.
  4. Ignition ON, verify the scan tool Deck Lid Extended parameter is Inactive.
  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 Deck Lid Extended parameter is Active.
  7. If not the specified value, test the signal circuit for an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the FTC module.
  8. If all circuits test normal, test or replace the rear compartment lid position switch.

Rear Compartment Lid Pulldown Actuator Test

  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the rear compartment lid pulldown actuator.
  2. Test for less than 5 ohms between the ground circuit terminal F and ground.
  3. If greater than the specified range, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance.
  4. Ignition ON, verify the scan tool Deck Lid Ajar Status parameter is Deck Closed.
  5. If not the specified value, test the signal circuit terminal A for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.
  6. Install a 3A fused jumper wire between the signal circuit terminal A and ground. Verify the scan tool Deck Lid Ajar Status parameter is Deck Ajar.
  7. If not the specified value, test the signal circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.
  8. If all circuits test normal, test or replace the rear compartment lid pulldown actuator.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

    •  Rear Compartment Lid Position Switch Replacement
    •  Control Module References for FTC module replacement, setup, and programming