Mitsubishi 3000GT Spyder 1995 - Retractable Hardtop Position Sensor Removal and Installation; Retractable Hardtop Position Sensor Inspection

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Group Index1
Warnings on Servicing of SRS Equipped Vehicles2
General Information3
Vehicle Identification7
Theft Protection8
Retractable Hardtop and Hard Tonneau Operation9
Power Quarter Windows and Door Windows Information10
Object-In-Trunk Sensor10
Cold Weather Driving10
Low or Discharged Battery11
Over-Charged Battery11
Normal Operation - Hard Tonneau12
Troubleshooting Guide for Operationg the Hard Tonneau13
Opening Retractable Hardtop14
Air Conditioning - When Hardtop Is Open14
Normal Operation - Closing Retractable Hardtop14
Rooftop Carrier and Luggage Rack15
Theft-Alarm System15
Troubleshooting for Operating Hardtop and Hard Tonneau16
Retractable Hardtop and Hard Tonneau Manual Operation18
Manual Operation - Closing Retractable Hardtop19
Closing the Hard Tonneau19
Manual Operation - Opening Retractable Hardtop21
Manual Operation - Header Latches23
Cleaning Recommendations23
About the Vehicle's Finish23
Spare Tire, Jack and Tool Set Storage24
Homelink Universal Transmitter24
Washing24
Waxing the Retractable Hardtop and Hard Tonneau24
Transmitter Compatibility25
Training Problem Diagnosis25
List of Tested Garage Door Openers27
Precautions before Service29
Servicing the Electrical System29
Servicing or Adjusting the Retractable Hardtop System29
General Data and Specifications30
Vehicle View30
Lubrication and Maintenance31
Hard Tonneau and Retractable Hardtop Hydraulic System Fluid31
Lubricants - Greases31
Recommended Lubricants32
Lubricant Capacities Table32
Electronic Control Suspension (ECS)33
ECS Control Unit Removal and Installation34
Service Brakes35
ABS Electronic Control Unit Removal and Installation36
Removal of Control Unit Connector36
Body37
About the Hardtop and Power Quarter Windows39
About the Automatic Header Latch System39
About the Object-In-Trunk Sensor40
Retractable Hardtop Sequence of Operation - Opening41
Retractable Hardtop Sequence of Operation - Closing42
Hard Tonneau Sequence of Operation - Opening43
Hard Tonneau Sequence of Operation - Closing44
Body Specifications45
Sealant and Adhesives47
Special Tools48
Body - Diagnostics and Testing Precautions before Service51
Body Diagnostics and Testing Procedures53
Grounding Locations54
ECU Connector Location55
Electronic Control Unit (ECU) Connector Terminal Disengagement56
Recommended Wire Repair Procedure58
Overall Configuration Diagram59
Interior Diagram60
Luggage Compartment Diagram62
Wire Color Codes64
Retractable Hardtop Operation65
Opening the Hardtop65
Closing the Hardtop67
Body - Inspection and Verification68
Body - Symptom Chart69
Body - Diagnostic Trouble Codes71
Troubleshooting Hints for no Dtcs Present77
Troubleshooting Hints for Dtcs79
DTC Log Identification List83
Test a - Chime Does Not Operate with Hardtop or Hard Tonneau Open85
Test B - Chime Stays on Continuously with no Dtcs Present86
Test C - Drive Window Inoperative with Driver Window Switch87
Test D - Hard Tonneau Hydraulic System88
Test E - Hard Tonneau Inoperative with Control Switch92
Test F - Hard Tonneau will Not Unlatch with Control Switch94
Test G - Hardtop Hydraulic System96
Test H - Hardtop Control Switch Inoperative100
Test J - Hardtop Operates When Automatic Transmission Is in any Gear102
Test K - Hardtop Operates When Vehicle Is Moving103
Test L - Hardtop Operates Without Parking Brake Applied104
Test M - Leds Inoperative or on at All Times105
Test N - Passenger Window Inoperative with Passenger Window Switch107
Test P - PC will Not Communicate with ECU110
Body - Circuit Diagrams170
Body - Service Adjustment Procedures185
Retractable Hardtop Assembly185
Adjustment of the Retractable Hardtop System187
Hardtop Locator Pins187
Header Latch Garnishes187
All Hardtop Related Weatherstrips187
Hardtop Flushness to Windshield Header188
Hardtop Roof Lock-Up before Closing188
Gap between Front and Rear Roof Panels189
Flushness or Front Roof Panel-To-Rear Roof Panel189
Side-To-Side Alignment of Front Roof Panel to Rear Roof Panel189
Hardtop Roof Crown (as Seen from the Side of the Vehicle)190
Retractable Hardtop down Stop194
Downstop Height Adjustment194
Downstop Lock Adjustment195
Windshield Header Power Latch System196
Latch Actuator Adjustment196
Latch Height Adjustment197
Power Quarter Window198
Synchronization of Quarter Window Cables199
Quarter Window Adjustment200
Adjustment of Quarter Window Guiding System (Rudder)202
Adjustment of Quarter Window Position Sensors204
Front Rail Weatherstrip and Holder206
Adjustment of Hard Tonneau and Tonneau Latches207
Tonneau Hinge207
Tonneau Latch System207
Adjustment of Hard Tonneau Manual Release System214
Tonneau Latch Manual Release System214
Adjustment of Hard Tonneau Flipper Doors215
Door Locating Pin217
Hard Tonneau Position Sensor (Potentiometer)218
Retractable Hardtop Position Sensor (Potentiometer)218
Hard Tonneau Removal and Installation219
Hard Tonneau Disassembly and Reassembly221
Hard Tonneau Mechanism Removal and Installation222
Hard Tonneau Mechanism Disassembly and Reassembly223
Hard Tonneau Latch System Removal and Installation224
Hard Tonneau Latch Inspection225
Hard Tonneau Hydraulic System Pump/Motor/Cylinders Removal226
Removal of Hard Tonneau Hydraulic Cylince from Hydraulic Lines227
Removal of Hydraulic Pump/Motor Assembly227
Installation of Hydraulic Pump/Motor Assembly228
Installation of Hard Tonneau Hydraulic Cylinder to Hydraulic Lines228
Hard Tonneau Hydraulic System Pump/Motor Assembly Disassembly/Assembly229
Hard Tonneau Hydraulic Pump/Motor Disassembly and Assembly230
Hydraulic Pump Motor Inspection230
Hard Tonneau Position Sensor (Potentiometer) Removal and Installation231
Inspection of Hard Tonneau Position Sensor231
Retractable Hardtop Front Roof Panel Removal and Installation233
Retractable Hardtop Front Roof Panel Disassembly and Reassembly235
Retractable Hardtop Assembly Removal and Installation236
Installation of Front Roof Panel238
Retractable Hardtop Assemby Disassembly and Reassembly239
Retractable Hardtop Position Sensor Removal and Installation243
Retractable Hardtop Position Sensor Inspection243
Hardtop Hydraulic System Pump/Motor and Cylinders Removal/Installaion245
Retractable Hardtop Hydraulic System Pump/Motor Assembly Disassembly248
Hydraulic System Diagrams250
Hydraulic System Bleeding251
Acceptable Levels of Trapped Air Bubbles251
Hard Tonneau System Bleeding252
Retractable Hardtop System Bleeding252
Front Fender Removal and Installation255
Disassembly and Reassembly of Lower Fender Bracket256
Roof Glass257
Glass Wipe, Primers, Adhesive and Glass Installation Items257
Replacement of Moulding (Bonding Type)258
Roof Glass Removal and Installation260
Reinstallation of Roof Glass to Its Original Roof262
Installation of a New Roof Glass to a New Roof263
Installation of a New Roof Glass to a Reused Roof264
Installation of a Reused Roof Glass to a New Roof265
General Roof Glass Installation266
Quarter Window Removal and Installation269
Removal and Installation of Guide Cover272
Removal and Installation of Position Sensor274
Door Window Relays Removal and Installation275
Door Locating Pin and Receiver Removal and Installation276
Weatherstrip Removal and Installation278
Removal and Installation of Windshield Header Weatherstrip279
Removal and Installation Od Quarter Window Glass Sash Seal281
Removal and Installation of Hard Tonneau Weatherstrip283
Installation of Front Rail Weatherstrip285
Installation of Hardtop Weatherstrip287
Removal and Installation of Quarter Window Guide Plate289
Windshield Header Power Latch System Removal and Installation290
Drive Motor Inspection290
On-Car Latch Inspection291
Hardtop and Hard Tonneau Control Switch Removal and Installation293
Hardtop and Hard Tonneau Control Switch Inspection293
Chime Module, Turn-Signal and Hazard Flasher Unit Removal/Installation296
Object-In-Trunk Sensor Removal, Installation and Inspection297
Hardtop Electronic Control Unit (ECU) Removal and Installation299
Removal and Installation of ECU Electrical Connector299
Body Dimensions301
Body Structure302
Exterior309
Aero Parts and Rear Lock Cover Removal and Installation310
Removal and Installation of Rear Spoiler311
Removal and Installation of Emblem312
Aero Part Removal and Installation313
Installation of Side Air Dam315
Installation of Side Garnish316
Mouldings Removal and Installation317
Rear Bumper Upper Extension Removal and Installation319
Decal Placement320
Interior323
Interior Diagnostics, Testing, Inspection and Verification324
Interior - Symptom Chart325
Interior - Troubleshooting Hints325
Interior - Pinpoint Tests326
Rearview Mirror Auto-DIM Inoperative326
Self-Dimming Lighted Rearview Mirror Circuit Diagram327
Interior - Service Adjustment Procedures329
Rear Shelf Panel Adjustment329
Center Closeout Panel Adjustment329
Quarter Trim Panels/Flipper Doors Adjustment329
Rear Shelf Panel330
Center Closeout Panel330
Rear Seat Strikers331
Quarter Trim Panels331
Trims Removal and Installation332
Black-Out Applique/Mirror Mounting Button Installation334
Removal and Installation of Rear Seat335
Removal of Left Hand Trunk Trim Panel338
Removal of Luggage Compartment Floor Box338
Installation of Luggage Compartment Floor Box339
Installation of Left Hand Trunk Trim Panel339
Front Seats340
Installatoin of Recline-Angle Stop341
Seat Belt Guide Disassembly and Reassembly342
Seat Belt Guide Removal342
Headlining Removal and Installation343
Rear Seat, Striker and Rear Shelf Panel Removal and Installation344
Center Closeout Panel Removal and Installation346
Center Closeout Panel Disassembly and Reassembly347
Seat Belt Removal and Installation349
Chassis Electrical351
CD Changer352
Motor Antenna353
Cargo/Hardtop Stowage Area Lamp System354
Chassis Electrical Diagnostics, Testing and Verification355
Chassis Electrical - Symptom Chart356
Chassis Electrical - Troubleshooting Hints356
Chassis Electrical - Pinpoint Tests357
Both Map Lights Inoperative with Switches357
Map Light (One) Inoperative358
Luggage Compartment Lamp Inoperative359
Universal Transmitter (Homelink) Inoperative360
Homelink Universal Transmitter Circuit Diagram361
Lighted Rearview Mirror (Map Lights) Circuit Diagram362
Cargo/Hardtop Stowage Area Lamp Circuit Diagram363
Lighted Rearview Mirror (Map Lights) Removal and Installation364
CD Changer Removal and Installation365
Rear Speaker Removal and Installation366
Motor Antenna and Relay Removal and Installation367
Motor Antenna Installation368
Homelink Universal Transmitter Removal and Installation369
Quarter Trim Panel Courtesy Light Removal and Installation370
Theft Alarm System Removal and Installation371
Cargo/Hardtop Stowage Area Light Removal and Installation372
Rear Combination Lights Removal, Installation and Modification373
Rear Combination Light Removal and Installation374
High Mounted Stop Light Removal and Installation375
Heater, Air Conditioning and Ventilation377
Interior Temperature Sensor Removal and Installation378
Alphabetical Index379
Quick Reference - Hatchback to Convertible Connector Changes383

Mitsubishi 3000GT Spyder 1995 - Retractable Hardtop Position Sensor Removal and Installation; Retractable Hardtop Position Sensor Inspection

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