Tip & How-To about 1996 Ford Ranger SuperCab

Dome light issues

There are two jam switches located on the latch assymbly. One on top and one at the bottom. They can become dirty and not function properly causing the dome light to stay on until it "times" out. They can be removed and cleaned so they don't stick. Once I found them, it took me about an hour to completely remove the door panel, latch assymbly, and to reinstall everything back.

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Tried to open my hard top convertible 2007 Pontiac G6 GT, there was a message that says Top Not Allowed.

Are the buttons for the convertible top located on the steering column ? If not ,probably not related . The thing you should do is take it to a qualified repair shop , one that has a professional scan tool that read DTC'S diagnostic trouble codes stored in the convertible top control module (computer) . Same thing for the cruise control . All these systems are computer controlled . Your not going to find answers here , only by having a qualified service technician checking it .

System Description
The folding top system consists of the FTC module, the hydraulic system including pump, motor, valves, hydraulic lines and cylinders, folding top mechanics that include the top, the decklid and roof latching mechanisms, position sensing limit switches and Hall effect sensors.

System Operation
Before any movement of the top is allowed, the folding top control (FTC) must be aware of the following conditions:
• The ignition must be in RUN.
• The transmission must be in PARK.
• The pump motor temperature and the outside temperature must be within operating range.
• The decklid, also referred to as a rear compartment lid or a trunk, must be closed.
• The cargo cover, also referred to as a luggage barrier or partition panel, must be installed, prior to opening top.
Folding Top Open/Close Control Switch
The Folding Top Open/Close Switch inputs the users request to the FTC module to move the top to the open or closed position. The switch when activated, will have a 1.5 second delay before top operation is started.

Hall Effect Sensors
Hall effect sensors that are attached to hydraulic cylinders will input to the FTC module as the cylinders become extended.
The Folding Top Header Latch Cylinder Sensor (S1) will become active when the hydraulic cylinder becomes extended, latching the top panel either at the windshield header or in the stowed position.
The Rear Compartment Cylinder Extended Sensor (S2) will become active as the hydraulic cylinder becomes extended as the decklid has fully reached the unconventional, reverse open position.
Limit Switches
The Rear Compartment Lid Release Switch (S3 and S4) has two limit switches that input to the FTC module on the position of the latch arms as retracted and unlatched (S3) or extended and latched (S4) to the rear compartment lid.
The Rear Compartment Lid Release Switch-Front Hinge-Left (S11 and S12) and Rear Compartment Lid Release Switch-Front Hinge-Right (S9 and S10), input the status of the front hinges of the decklid to the FTC module when they are latched and unlatched.
The Folding Top Front Location Pin Position Switch (S13) will become an active input to the FTC module when the top is stowed into the rear compartment.
The Folding Top Front Latch Actuator Position Switch (S14) will become an active input to the FTC module when the mechanism for the top panel header latch has become latched in the over center position.
The Folding Top Front Location Pin Guide-Left (S17 and S18) inputs the status of the top panel at the windshield header. The dowel (S17) limit switch becomes active as the top panel comes into contact with the windshield header. The latched (S18) limit switch becomes active as the top panel has become latched.
The Rear Compartment Lid Release Switch-Left (S19A) and Rear Compartment Lid Release Switch-Right (S19B) will become active inputs to the FTC module as the front LH/RH portion of the decklid come down into contact to the hinges.
The Rear Compartment Partition Position Switch (S20), referred to as the cargo cover or as the luggage barrier limit switch, will become an active input to the FTC module as the panel is installed. The panel only needs to be installed when an open request is made

Pump Motor Temperature Operation
The FTC module will inhibit top operation if the outside temperature is too cold or if the calculated temperature is too hot. The top will not operate when the outside temperature is at -10 degrees C (14 degrees F) or colder. This outside temperature is sent from another module via GMLAN communications.
The FTC module will calculate the top motor over temperature based on the amount of top operations compared to how often they are performed. Going from open to closed or closed to open is considered one cycle. Approximately 5 cycles in a row will inhibit top operation.
Once an alarm temperature has been reached the FTC module shall allow one closing sequence. Open requests shall be inhibited until the temperature becomes acceptable.
Power Window Functions During Folding Top Operation
The FTC module will send a signal to the front window motors during folding top operation. The windows will open at the beginning of the folding top operation. The windows will return to their original position upon completion of the requested folding top movement.
Driver Notification
• CHECK CARGO TOP
• TOP INOP-TRUNK
• TOP MOVE COMPLT
• TOP NOT ALLOWED
• TOP NOT SECURED
• TOP OVER TEMP
• TOP TOO COLD
• TRUNK AJAR

Any one of these codes could be the cause of your top problem .
DTC B1010
DTC B1296
DTC B1307
DTC B1325
DTC B1335
DTC B1345
DTC B1395
DTC B316A
DTC B3602
DTC B3669
DTC B366A
DTC B366B
DTC B366C
DTC B366D
DTC B366E
DTC B3674
DTC B3675
DTC B367A
DTC B367B
DTC B367F
DTC B3680
DTC B3683
DTC B3685
Do you know about DTC'S
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why trunk lock not closing complete ?

It possibly it ran off balance. Try opening it, and locate a small toggle switch located near the latch of the trunk door (top door) and play with it for a little while. The bottom part of the latch will rise and fall. Do this until the bottom latch reaches it's peak and close the trunk. Should be as good as new.
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Interior light won't turn off with ignition off keys out and all doors shut. Causes?

The door switch is gone bad or got dirty.In some cases cleaning helps,other wise it needs replacement. first try cleaning:--The door ajar and dome light switch is made in the door latch,get a wd-40 spray bottle. Open your door and spray into the door latch liberally and close and open the door about 6-7 times do this three or four times both doors if that doesn't work have it replaced either switch or switch and latch assembly


------------- you need a new door jam switch for it ,its the one that shuts the light off when the door is always shut on it,they go bad like this.---------- This will help. thanks.Helpmech.

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inactivated trunk latch

make sure the latch is not already latched shut causing it not to let you close it.
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dome light stays on sometimes.

the button isnt getting pushed or there is a very bad connection there hope this helps
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