Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Convertible Roof Motor Circuit

CONVERTIBLE ROOF MOTOR CIRCUIT

CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION

The convertible roof motors are installed in the left and right roof links. The roof motors drive the roof links directly and open/close the soft top. Pressing the convertible roof control OPEN/CLOSE switch activates the motors through the convertible roof control ECU.

The convertible roof control ECU can determine if a roof motor has stalled by checking the motor's amperage level. If the soft top is fully open/closed but the motors have a current of 10 A, the ECU assumes that the motors are stalled and sends a stop signal to deactivate the motors.

To prevent motor overload, the ECU performs timer control. In timer control, the ECU will automatically stop the roof motors after 20 seconds of continuous operation (designated fail-safe time).

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