how to test the electrical connectors for tonneau cover?
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how to test the electrical connectors for tonneau cover?
i get no clicking from my tonneau cover switch in center console. I worked up to a few days ago. I checked my fuse box and all fuses seem to be good. Is there a way to test the electric connectors in the trunk that tell the latch that the trunk is closed? i wonder if that is not working any more, i don't know what else to try. searched forums but did not find what i think i am looking for. I can only open it with the manual pull cords now.
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Re: how to test the electrical connectors for tonneau cover?
Its a ground circuit, so start by checking the grounds under the center console and that the solenoid poppers havent' gotten wet or rusty.
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Re: how to test the electrical connectors for tonneau cover?
so i will try to disassemble the center sole to look at the grounds on the switch. Also where are the solenoids, are the in the back somewhere?
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Re: how to test the electrical connectors for tonneau cover?
follow the cables you are pulling on to release the tonneau.... they are attached to the solenoids
*also*
the wiring also passes through the trunk pull down switch. So if you're pull down isn't working right, I'd start digging there
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the wiring also passes through the trunk pull down switch. So if you're pull down isn't working right, I'd start digging there
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Re: how to test the electrical connectors for tonneau cover?
What is the condition of your trunk (hatch) pull-down unit. If that is not operating correctly your tonneau will not release. It is a safety feature since the tonneau and trunk deck lid occupy the same space when opened. Fix the problems with your trunk pull-down uniit and your tonneau release should work again.
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Re: how to test the electrical connectors for tonneau cover?
What is the condition of your trunk (hatch) pull-down unit. If that is not operating correctly your tonneau will not release. It is a safety feature since the tonneau and trunk deck lid occupy the same space when opened. Fix the problems with your trunk pull-down uniit and your tonneau release should work again.
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