Mitsubishi Eclipse / Eclipse Spyder (2000-2002). Service and repair manual - part 642

CONVERTIBLE TOP

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CIRCUIT OPERATION
When the convertible top switch is operated, a signal
is sent to the convertible top control module. The
convertible top control module sends convertible top
switch "ON" signal to the power window main switch
to lower the door windows automatically. The power
window main switch lowers the door windows and
simultaneously sends the "AUTO DOWN" signal to
the convertible top control module. When the "AUTO

DOWN" signal is received, the convertible top control
module drives the quarter window regulator motor to
lower the quarter windows and simultaneously drives
the topstack drive motor assembly to operate the
electric convertible top.

TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION (COMMENT)
The cause may be a malfunction of the topstack
drive motor circuit.

TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS

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Malfunction of the topstack drive motor assembly

•

Damaged harness wires or connectors

DIAGNOSIS

STEP 1. Check the harness wires between convertible top
control module connector F-34 and topstack drive motor
connector F-37<LH>,F-30<RH>.
Q: Are the harness wires between convertible top control

module connector F-34 and topstack drive motor
connector F-37<LH>,F-30<RH> in good condition?
YES : Go to Step 2.
NO : Repair or replace them. Refer to GROUP 00E,

Harness Connector Inspection

P.00E-2

. Then go to

Step 3.

STEP 2. Check the topstack drive motor assembly.
Q: Are topstack drive motor assembly in good condition?

YES : Go to Step 3.
NO : Replace the topstack drive motor assembly

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STEP 3. Check symptoms.

Q: Does the electric convertible top open and close

normally?
YES : This diagnosis is complete.
NO : Return to Step 1.

AC004098

CONNECTORS:F-30,F-34,F-37

F-37

F-34

F-30

AC004099

CONVERTIBLE TOP

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INSPECTION PROCEDURE 2: The electric convertible top does not open or close at the vehicle speed
of less than 3 km/h (1.9 mph). (The door windows and the quarter windows do not automatically lower
when the convertible top switch is operated. However, the door windows and the quarter windows
lower and raise when the power window main switch is operated.)

AC004100

Convertible Top Switch Circuit

CONVERTIBLE TOP

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CIRCUIT OPERATION
When the convertible top switch is operated, signal is
sent to the convertible top control module. The
convertible top control module sends convertible top
switch "ON" signal to the power window main switch
to lower the door windows automatically. The power
window main switch lowers the door windows and
simultaneously sends the "AUTO DOWN" signal to
the convertible top control module. When the "AUTO

TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION (COMMENT)
The cause may be a malfunction of the topstack
control module circuit.

TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS

•

Malfunction of the topstack drive motor assembly

•

Malfunction of the power window main switch

•

Damaged harness wires or connectors

AC004101

C-73

C-77

CONNECTORS:C-73,C-77

AC004102 AB

CONNECTOR:F-34

AC004103 AB

C-101

CONNECTORS:C-101,C-107

C-107

AC004104

C-36

C-35

CONNECTORS:C-35,C-36

CONVERTIBLE TOP

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DIAGNOSIS

STEP 1. Check the harness wires between ignition switch
(IG2) and convertible top switch connector C-35.
NOTE: After inspecting intermediate connector C-73,C-77,C-
101, C-107 inspect the wire. If intermediate connector C-73,C-
77,C-101, C-107 are damaged, repair or replace it. Refer to
GROUP 00E

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, Harness Connector Inspection. Then go

to Step 5.

Q: Are the harness wires between ignition switch (IG2) and

convertible top switch connector C-35 in good
condition?
YES : Go to Step 2.
NO : Repair or replace them. Refer to GROUP 00E,

Harness Connector Inspection

P.00E-2

. Then go to

Step 5.

AC004105AB

CONNECTOR:C-35

AC004101