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5th Bow Full Open Detection Switch Check (Open Operate)

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  1. CHECK 5TH BOW FULL OPEN DETECTION SWITCH SIGNAL 
    1. Start engine.
    2. Operate soft top switch OPEN, check voltage between Soft Top Control Unit Connector and ground.
    Fig 1: Soft Top Control Unit Connector Terminal 26 & Ground Continuity Specifications Table
    G02404826Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG 

    • OK: 5th bow full open switch is OK.
    • NG: GO TO 2.
    Fig 2: Soft Top Control Unit Connector Terminal 26 & Ground Continuity Test
    G02404827Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  2. CHECK 5TH BOW FULL OPEN DETECTION SWITCH CIRCUIT 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect soft top control unit and 5th bow switch assembly (at plate rail RR) connector.
    3. Check continuity between Soft Top Control Unit Connector B67 terminal 26 and 5th bow switch assembly connector B214 terminal 1.
      • 26 (LG) - 1 (LG): Continuity should exist. 
    4. Check continuity between Soft Top Control Unit Connector B67 terminal 26 and ground.
      • 26 (LG) - Ground: Continuity should not exist. 

    OK or NG 

    • OK: GO TO 3.
    • NG: Repair or replace harness.
    Fig 3: Soft Top Control Unit Connector Terminal 26 & 5Th Bow Switch Assembly Connector Terminal 1 & Ground Continuity Test
    G02404828Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  3. CHECK 5TH BOW FULL OPEN DETECTION SWITCH GROUND CIRCUIT 

    Check continuity between 5th bow switch assembly connector B214 terminal 3 and ground.

    • 3 (B) - Ground: Continuity should exist. 

    OK or NG 

    • OK: GO TO 4.
    • NG: Repair or replace harness.
    Fig 4: 5Th Bow Switch Assembly Connector Terminal 3 & Ground Continuity Test
    G02404829Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  4. CHECK SOFT TOP CONTROL UNIT OUTPUT SIGNAL 
    1. Connect soft top control unit connector.
    2. Start engine.
    3. Check voltage between Soft Top Control Unit Connector B67 terminal 26 and ground.
      • 26 (LG) - Ground: Approx. 5V 

    OK or NG 

    • OK: Replace plate rail RR.
    • NG: Replace soft top control unit.
    Fig 5: Soft Top Control Unit Connector Terminal 26 & Ground Voltage Test
    G02404830Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.