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Convertible system signal specification
General
The convertible system only functions when the ignition is on.
Control module terminals A1- A30 and C1- C16 are positioned on adapter 9813194 .
Control module terminals B1- B8 and D1- D14 are positioned on adapter 9511496 .
It is important that the breakout box is connected and that the ground terminals have been checked before readings are taken. See Checking the ground terminals .
See the convertible system wiring diagram for the relevant model year. See ACTIVE BODYWORKS .
| U= | DC voltage in volts (V) | Ubat1 = | Battery voltage 1 (V) |
| Ubat2 = | Battery voltage 2 (V) | Usig = | Signal voltage (V) |
Connector A; A1- A30
All values specified below are between the terminals in column 1 and a ground point in the car or in adapter wiring 9511496 terminal #5 (connection of an additional breakout box is required in the latter case).
Control module terminals A1- A30 correspond to terminals #1- #30 on the breakout box.
| Terminal | Signal type | Other |
| A1 | Not connected | - |
| A2 | Signal, side window down. | Activates the side windows. Active low signal. |
| A3 | Signal, trunk lid inhibitor | Prevents the trunk lid from opening when the convertible top is operating. |
| A4 | Signal, warning buzzer | Warning signal for various reasons. |
| A5 | Signal, rear windshield heater | Deactivates the rear windshield heater when the convertible top is opened. |
| A6 | Not connected | - |
| A7 | 15-supply (Voltage signal from the ignition switch) | Activates the convertible control unit. |
| A8 | Signal from the switch for the rear windshield heater | Activation check for the rear windshield heater. |
| A9 | Signal, convertible top up | Control switch. Active low signal. |
| A10 | Signal, convertible top down | Control switch. Active low signal. |
| A11 | Signal from the parking brake | Activated when the brake is applied. Active low signal. |
| A12 | Signal, trunk lid open | Warning lamp in the combined instrument panel. |
| A13 | Signal, micro-switch for the front lock | Activated when the convertible top is in the front position. Active low signal. |
| A14 | Not connected | - |
| A15 | Signal ground, micro-switch for the front lock | - |
| A16 | Signal, Dashboard LED | LED for the convertible top. |
| A17 | Signal, air conditioning system (A/C) | Deactivation of the air conditioning (A/C) system when the convertible top is opened (applies to ECC). |
| A18 | Not connected | - |
| A19 | Signal, side windows up | Activation of the side windows. |
| A20 | Not connected | - |
| A21 | Not connected | - |
| A22 | Speed signal | The speed must be <4km/h when operating the convertible top. |
| A23 | Diagnostic lead, C-link | Diagnostic II communication. |
| A24 | Not connected | - |
| A25 | Not connected | - |
| A26 | Not connected | - |
| A27 | Not connected | - |
| A28 | Not connected | - |
| A29 | Not connected | - |
| A30 | Not connected | - |
Connector B; B1-B8
All the values given below are between the terminals stated in column 1 and terminal B5 (ground, 31/48).
Control module terminals B1- B8 correspond to terminal 1- 8 on the breakout box.
| Terminal | Signal type | Other |
| B1 | Not connected | - |
| B2 | Not connected | - |
| B3 | Not connected | - |
| B4 | Not connected | - |
| B5 | Ground | GND (31/48) |
| B6 | 30 supply. (Power supply from battery) | Ubat1 |
| B7 | Ground | GND (31/48) |
| B8 | 30 supply. (Power supply from battery) | Ubat2 |
Connector C; C1- C16
All values specified below are between the terminals in column 1 and a ground point in the car or in adapter wiring 9511496 terminal #5 (connection of an additional breakout box is required in the latter case).
Control module terminals C1- C16 correspond to terminals #31- #46 on the breakout box.
| Terminal | Signal type | Other |
| C1 | Not connected | - |
| C2 | Signal, micro-switch for the tension bow | Activated when the tension bow is raised. Active low signal. |
| C3 | Not connected | - |
| C4 | Signal, micro-switch for the cover plate lock | Activated when the cover plate lock is in the locking position. |
| C5 | Signal ground, convertible top potentiometer | - |
| C6 | Signal, convertible top potentiometer | Usig =0.9V-4.9V |
| C7 | Power supply, convertible top potentiometer | U=5 V |
| C8 | Signal, micro-switch for the left rear latch arm | Activated when the hooks on the tension bow are in position to be locked into place. Active low signal |
| C9 | Signal, micro-switch for the right rear latch arm | Activated when the hooks on the tension bow are in position to be locked into place. Active low signal |
| C10 | Signal, micro-switch for the front latch arm, front position | Activated when the front latch arm is in the front position = has locked the front of the convertible top into position Active low signal. |
| C11 | Signal, micro-switch for the front latch arm, rear position | Activated when the front latch arm is in its rear position. Active low signal. |
| C12 | Signal ground, micro-switch for the cover plate lock, rear latch arms | - |
| C13 | Signal ground, micro-switch for the front latch arm, front and rear position, tension bow | - |
| C14 | Signal ground, latch potentiometer, left | - |
| C15 | Signal, latch potentiometer | Usig =0.9V-4.9V |
| C16 | Power supply, latch potentiometer | U=5 V |
Connector D; D1- D14
All the values given below are between the terminals stated in column 1 and terminal B5 (ground, 31/48).
Control module terminals D1- D14 correspond to 11- 24 on the breakout box.
| Terminal | Signal type | Other |
| D1 | Front lock motor, ((+) opening) | Relay output |
| D2 | Cover plate lock motor, ((-) opening) | Relay output |
| D3 | Tension bow motor, left, ((+) up) | Relay output |
| D4 | Tension bow motor, right, ((-) up) | Relay output |
| D5 | Convertible top motor, left, ((-) opening) | Relay output |
| D6 | Convertible top motor, right, ((+) opening) | Relay output |
| D7 | Front lock motor, ((-) opening) | Relay output |
| D8 | Cover plate lock motor, ((+) opening) | Relay output |
| D9 | Tension bow motor, left, ((-) up) | Relay output |
| D10 | Tension bow motor, right, ((+) up) | Relay output |
| D11 | Convertible top motor, left, ((+) opening) | Relay output |
| D12 | Convertible top motor, right, ((-) opening) | Relay output |
| D13 | Rear latch arms motor, ((-) opening) | Relay output |
| D14 | Rear latch arms motor, ((+) opening) | Relay output |
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