Mitsubishi Eclipse / Eclipse Spyder (2000-2002). Service and repair manual — part 643

CONVERTIBLE TOP

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STEP 2. Check the harness wires between convertible top
control module connector F-34 and convertible top switch
connector C-35.
NOTE: After inspecting intermediate connector C-36 inspect
the wire. If intermediate connector C-36 is damaged, repair or
replace it. Refer to GROUP 00E

P.00E-2

, Harness Connector

Inspection. Then go to Step 5.

Q: Are the harness wires between convertible top control

module connector F-34 and convertible top switch
connector C-35 in good condition?
YES : Go to Step 3.
NO : Repair or replace them. Refer to GROUP 00E,

Harness Connector Inspection

P.00E-2

. Then go to

Step 5.

STEP 3. Check the convertible top switch

Q: Are convertible top switch in good condition?

YES : Go to Step 4.
NO : Replace the convertible top switch

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STEP 4. Check the topstack drive motor assembly.
Q: Are topstack drive motor assembly in good condition?

YES : Go to Step 5.
NO : Replace the topstack drive motor assembly

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STEP 5. Check symptoms.

Q: Does the electric convertible top open and close

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

AC004102 AB

CONNECTOR:F-34

AC004104

C-36

AB

C-35

CONNECTORS:C-35,C-36

AC004099

CONVERTIBLE TOP

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INSPECTION PROCEDURE 3: 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. Also, the quarter windows do not operate when the
power window main switch is operated.)

AC004106

Convertible Top Control Module Circuit

AC004102 AB

CONNECTOR:F-34

AC004108

C-91

AB

C-90

CONNECTORS:C-90,C-91

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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
control module circuit.

TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS

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Malfunction of the power window main switch

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Damaged harness wires or connectors

AC004107AB

DOOR(LH)

CONNECTOR:E-12

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DIAGNOSIS

STEP 1. Check harness wires between convertible top
control module connector F-34 and power window main
switch connector E-12.
NOTE: After inspecting intermediate connector C-90,C-91
inspect the wire. If connector block connector C-90,C-91 are
damaged, repair or replace it. Refer to GROUP 00E

P.00E-2

,

Harness Connector Inspection. Then go to Step 3.

Q: Are there any damaged wires between convertible top

control module connector F-34 and power window main
switch connector E-12?
YES : Replace it, then go to Step 3.
NO : Go to Step 2.

STEP 2. Check the power window main switch
Furthermore, check that the power window main switch with
the one in good condition to check that the quarter window
glass operates properly. (Refer to

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Q: Is the power window main switch damaged?

YES : Replace it, then go to Step 3.
NO : Go to Step 3.

STEP 3. Check the Check symptoms.

Q: Does the electric convertible top open and close

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

AC004102 AB

CONNECTOR:F-34

AC004107AB

DOOR(LH)

CONNECTOR:E-12

AC004108

C-91

AB

C-90

CONNECTORS:C-90,C-91