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Old May 6, 2022 | 10:32 AM
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Dpalmer22
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Default Re: Convertible Top Sensors

***I FOUND THE PROBLEM!!***

Lube and Cycles did not result is any success. I took a multimeter to the microswitch and did a continuity test and there was not enough continuity to get my meter to beep. The microswitch is an open circuit when not latched. When latched the the plastic lever disengages from the microswitch and closes the circuit. In my case the circuit is not getting closed. (See images.)

To test this I unplugged the microswitch, then I electronically closed the roof to the point where the tonneau cover was closed and the bow was stuck in the up position. Then I opened the trunk and hot-wired the wire plug the leads to the microswitch to close the circuit. The cover immediately relaxed (As if I pulled the fuse). I shut the trunk hit the silver button and the bow CLOSED!!! AND I got my magical "beep" YAHOO!!!

Now I'm going to have to find a replacement on ebay I think. Odds are I will have to buy the entire latch assembly to get the switch.

Thank you so much for your help Pizzaguy!!!!!!!!

See Images

When the Tonneau latch is shut this level disengages from the micro switch and closes the circuit

Open circuit when not latched
 

Last edited by Dpalmer22; May 6, 2022 at 10:48 AM.
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