Originally Posted by
ajanick
Hello, this is the problem I am experiencing. 2005 Chrysler Crossfire Convertible. The first thing is my door locks, when using the remote you can hear the solenoid actuate but the doors do not unlock. Then at the same time the top button is flashing, and the top is fully closed. When I turn the handle, the windows do move down but the top does not move. The inside lights do not come on when the doors are opened. The same day this all started when I went to fill up the locking gas door will not open. I joined this forum a awhile back and have been having this problem since, I believe in 2021. Back then I did find on this site where to get the micro switch and purchased one but personal family problems put me on hold for a while until now. I cannot find that switch I purchased so will have to find and get another one. If there are any suggestions as to what to do next, I really would appreciate them
Let's do Crossfire Algebra:
Door locks do not work + top button flashes + windows go down, then nothing + no interior lights on door opening = CLP/SSM
The FIRST THING I would do is:
1) Tear all trim from the trunk.
2) Dig down on the passenger side and pull the CLP/SSM out of its insulation blanket.
3) Unplug EVERY connector and look at the male and female pins as well as all surfaces - are things wet? If not wet, is there ugly corrosion on the connectors?
If there is water damage, you have two options:
OPTION 1:
Cut the wiring harness up about 2-3 feet from the CLP/SSM, throw away the wiring and connectors you cut off.
Grab the CLP/SSM and throw it in the trash as well.
Now, go find the CLP/SSM and last 2-3 feet of wiring harness from another roadster, install all of it, if the top won't move, re-sync it as described in my video.
OPTION 2:
Let the module and cables "dry out" for a few days.
Use alcohol to "clean" all mating surfaces.
PUt things together, if it all works, you have 1-12 months before you must do option 1. (You see, the corrosion in the crimps and on the boards in the module is still growing, you can't stop it.)
If there is NO water intrusion, we have a lot of work to do to get to the bottom of this.