MAMUSTANG ATLASTHE ENTHUSIAST'S REFERENCE

2016 workshop · Body & Paint

Convertible Top - System Operation and Component Description

501-18 Convertible Top

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Broadcast Message

Originating Module

Message Purpose

active or not active.

Convertible Top Request

Moveable Roof Control Module B (MRCMB)

This message informs the Moveable Roof Control Module A (MRCMA) the vehicle occupant has requested the convertible top to be raised.

Convertible Top Status

Moveable Roof Control Module B (MRCMB)

This message informs the Moveable Roof Control Module A (MRCMA) of the current Moveable Roof Control Module B (MRCMB) convertible top status; opened, closed, moving, stalled or faulted.

Ignition Status

BCM

This message is sent to the GWM and then to the Moveable Roof Control Module A (MRCMA). This message informs the Moveable Roof Control Module A (MRCMA) of the current ignition status; OFF, ACC, RUN, START or UNKNOWN.

LH rear window down status

BCMB

This message informs the Moveable Roof Control Module A (MRCMA) the LH rear window is in the full down position.

RH rear window down status

BCMB

This message informs the Moveable Roof Control Module A (MRCMA) the RH rear window is in the full down position.

Tonneau Cover Status

Moveable Roof Control Module B (MRCMB)

This message informs the Moveable Roof Control Module A (MRCMA) of the current Moveable Roof Control Module B (MRCMB) tonneau cover status; installed, not installed, not used or faulted.

Vehicle speed

PCM

This message is sent to the GWM and then to the Moveable Roof Control Module A (MRCMA). This message informs the Moveable Roof Control Module A (MRCMA) of the current vehicle speed.

Moveable Roof Control Module B (MRCMB) Network Input Messages

Broadcast Message

Originating Module

Message Purpose

Accessory delay status

BCM

This message is sent to the GWM and then to the Moveable Roof Control Module B (MRCMB). This message informs the Moveable Roof Control Module B (MRCMB) of the current accessory delay relay status; active or not active.

Convertible Top Request

Moveable Roof Control Module A (MRCMA)

This message informs the Moveable Roof Control Module B (MRCMB) the vehicle occupant has requested the convertible top to be lowered.

Convertible Top Status

Moveable Roof Control Module A (MRCMA)

This message informs the Moveable Roof Control Module B (MRCMB) of the current Moveable Roof Control Module A (MRCMA) convertible top status; opened, closed, moving, stalled or faulted.

Ignition Status

BCM

This message is sent to the GWM and then to the Moveable Roof Control Module B (MRCMB). This message informs the Moveable Roof Control Module B (MRCMB) of the current ignition status; OFF, ACC, RUN, START or UNKNOWN.

Tonneau Cover Status

Moveable Roof Control Module A (MRCMA)

This message informs the Moveable Roof Control Module B (MRCMB) of the current Moveable Roof Control Module A (MRCMA) tonneau cover status; installed, not installed, not used or faulted.

Convertible Top Function

The convertible top UP switch position is hard-wired to the Moveable Roof Control Module A (MRCMA) and the convertible top switch DOWN position is hard-wired to the Moveable Roof Control Module B (MRCMB). When the

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