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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 B366C 58: Deck Lid Ready to Latch Left Front Sensor Circuit incorrect reaction after event

DTC B366C 59: Deck Lid Ready to Latch Left Front Sensor Circuit circuit/component protection time out

Circuit/System Description

S19A and S19B are the Rear Compartment Lid Release switches. The folding top control (FTC) module uses these switches to determine whether the dowels located on the front corners of the rear deck lid are present. The switches are closed and pull the signal circuit low when the dowels are present.

Conditions for Running the DTC

The FTC module is being commanded.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

An short to ground is detected on the signal circuit of S19A.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

The top is disabled.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

The fault is no longer present and the top completes one cycle.

Diagnostic Aids

    • A weak battery may cause DTC B366C 59 to set.
    • A short to B+ may damage S19A and S19B.

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

Folding Top Schematics

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

    •  Scan Tool Data List
    •  Scan Tool Data Definitions
    •  Scan Tool Output Controls

Circuit/System Testing

Test the signal circuit of S19A for a short to voltage. If circuit OK, replace the FTC Module.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

Folding Top Control Module Replacement