Originally Posted by
bossman4
I understand what you are saying and believe me I have read your posts tens of times and then again over again. I am getting to be an expert at the manual syncing of the convertible top process.
The
misundersanding problem is that Chrysler reused the term "Latch Retainer Switch" for two different objects. One object is the what you described is in the windshield frame. The other object is what you described in your post below
At the time you indicated that you had not found the sensor in the service manuals. It is in the 2005 SRT manuals and they describe it as a "Latch Retainer Switch",
the same description as the sensor on the windshield frame. The description and drawings are in the 2005 Crossfire SRT Service Manual on Page W-66-3.
Terry
NO. THAT is the switch in the windshield frame that the hook (operated by the "D" ring) presses on when the top is fully up and latched. The switch is closed (so the pin is grounded) when the the top is up and latched. When the switch is opened (because you turned the "D" ring), the windows will go down.
The switch you are thinking of is the "Liftgate lock switch" shown on page 8W-61-3/8W-61-2 and referenced on 8W-39-2.
I know it is confusing, but remember this:
If the trunk indicator went to the PTCM, then the alarm system would not alarm if you opened the trunk on a coupe, as coupes have no PTCM so that wire would have nowhere to go.
You see, MOST lock/latch/door position sensors go to the CLP/SSM, as that is the "security system brain". The only sensors that go to the PTCM are TOP SPECIFIC sensors, which are the switch in the windshield frame (8W-66-3), divider switch (8W-66-4) and top open switch (8W-66-4). Now, the real oddball is: The Tonneau Cover switch, which goes to both the CLP/SSM and PTCM (8W-66-4).
Finally, you said this:
The switch is buried in the trunk latch mechanism and is attached to 3 pin connector that only has two wires connected.
Once again, look on page 8W-61-3, three pin connector, only two wires!
I KNOW it is VERY confusing, I have a real "love/hate" relationship with the service manual diagrams.