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Circuit Description

The Control Module will monitor actuator position voltage for correct feedback sequence during an actuator move.

An actuator position fault occurs when the actuator position feedback signal has not achieved and remained at the commanded actuator position within 6 seconds after the actuator has been activated. Actuator position faults result in deactivating the faulted actuators, storing error codes 23,24,25 or 26, and activating the driver select switch L.E.D.s . The system will continue to operate all nonfaulted actuators normally.

Recovery of the faulted actuators will occur after a successful one second self diagnostic test which is repeated every 3 minutes until all faults are cleared.

A mismatch of the commanded feedback signal and the actual feedback signal which occurs after the 6 seconds will not be detected as an error. The actuators will not be repositioned until the CCR system commands a new actuator position as a result of new speed/lateral accelerator switch inputs or a 3 minute retest.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

A fault is detected if the actuator position feedback sequence is incorrect, or if more than 6 seconds is required to complete a move. If actuator position feedback voltage is incorrect, a code is set.

Actions Taken When the DTC Sets

  1. Record the actuator position error.
  2. Turn on both of the driver select switch L.E.D.s.
  3. Disable the faulted actuator.
  4. Retest every 3 minutes.

Notes on Intermittents

In extremely cold weather conditions (- 40° F), due to the decreased viscosity of the strut fluid, the actuator may not reach position within 6 seconds and set a code.

Also refer to Intermittents and Poor Connections .

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

  1. Perform the RTD Diagnostic System Check .
  2. Turn the ignition OFF.
  3. Disconnect the control module.
  4. Measure the resistance between pins C14 and D9 of wiring harness connector.

Is the resistance within the specified value?

0-2 ohms

Go to Step 2

Go to Step 5

2

Disconnect the strut connector and measure the resistance between pins C14 and D9 again.

Is the resistance greater than the specified value?

2 ohms

Go to Step 3

Go to Step 4

3

Replace the strut. Refer to Strut Assembly Replacement .

Is the replacement complete?

--

Go to RTD Diagnostic System Check

--

4

Repair short to ground in CKT 1014.

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to RTD Diagnostic System Check

5

Is the resistance within the specified value?

3-19 ohms

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 9

6

Check the strut connector for corrosion, moisture or foreign material.

Is corrosion, moisture, or foreign material present?

--

Go to Step 8

Go to Step 7

7

Replace the strut. Refer to Strut Assembly Replacement .

Is the replacement complete?

--

Go to RTD Diagnostic System Check

--

8

Clean or repair as necessary.

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to RTD Diagnostic System Check

--

9

Is the resistance within the specified value?

20-60 ohms

Go to Step 10

Go to Step 12

10

  1. Reconnect the control module.
  2. Backprobe the control module connector with a digital voltmeter between pins C14 and D9.
  3. Turn the ignition ON.

Does the voltage go high (B+) for approximately the first 2-6 seconds after the key is turned on?

Voltage

Go to Step 18

Go to Step 11

11

Replace the control module. Refer to Electronic Suspension Control Module Replacement .

Is the replacement complete?

--

Go to RTD Diagnostic System Check

--

12

Is the resistance greater than the specified value?

60 ohms

Go to Step 13

--

13

Check the resistance in CKT 1014 from the control module to the strut.

Is the resistance greater than the specified value?

2 ohms

Go to Step 14

Go to Step 15

14

Repair the open in CKT 1014.

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to RTD Diagnostic System Check

--

15

Check resistance in CKT 1017 from the control module to the strut.

Is the resistance greater than the specified value?

2 ohms

Go to Step 16

Go to Step 17

16

Repair open in CKT 1017.

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to RTD Diagnostic System Check

--

17

Replace the strut. Refer to Strut Assembly Replacement .

Is the replacement complete?

--

Go to RTD Diagnostic System Check

--

18

  1. Install a 6.6 K ohms resistor between pins D2 and D16.
  2. Measure the voltage between pins D3 and D9.

Is the voltage less than the specified value with no fluctuation?

0.5 V

Go to Step 21

Go to Step 19

19

Is the voltage within the specified value with no fluctuation?

0.5--4.5 V

Go to Step 20

Go to Step 23

20

Replace the strut. Refer to Strut Assembly Replacement .

Is the replacement complete?

--

Go to RTD Diagnostic System Check

--

21

  1. Turn the ignition OFF.
  2. Measure the resistance between pins D3 and D9 of wiring harness connector.

Is the resistance greater than the specified value?

100 ohms

Go to Step 22

Go to Step 29

22

Replace the control module. Refer to Electronic Suspension Control Module Replacement .

Is the replacement complete?

--

Go to RTD Diagnostic System Check

--

23

Is the voltage greater than 4.5 volts with no fluctuation?

--

Go to Step 26

Go to Step 24

24

Does the voltage fluctuate between 1,3,and 5 volts?

1,3, and 5 V

Go to Step 25

Go to Step 1

25

Normal operation. Check for intermittents.

Is an intermittent condition present?

--

Go to Intermittents and Poor Connections

--

26

  1. Disconnect the control module.
  2. Check the resistance in CKT 1016 from the control module to the strut connector.

Is the resistance greater than the specified value?

2 ohms

Go to Step 27

Go to Step 28

27

Repair the open in CKT 1016.

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to RTD Diagnostic System Check

--

28

Replace the strut. Refer to Strut Assembly Replacement .

Is the replacment complete?

--

Go to RTD Diagnostic System Check

--

29

  1. Disconnect the strut connector.
  2. Measure the resistance between pins D3 and D9 of the wiring harness connector.

Is the resistance greater than the specified value?

100 ohms

Go to Step 30

Go to Step 31

30

Replace the strut. Refer to Strut Assembly Replacement .

Is the replacement complete?

--

Go to RTD Diagnostic System Check

--

31

  1. Disconnect the control module.
  2. Measure the resistance between pins D3 and D9 of the control module connector.

Is the resistance greater than the specified value?

20,000 ohms

Go to Step 33

Go to Step 32

32

Replace the control module. Refer to Electronic Suspension Control Module Replacement .

Is the replacement complete?

--

Go to RTD Diagnostic System Check

--

33

Important: The control module connector and the strut connector must be disconnected.

Measure the resistance between pin D3 and pin D9 of the wiring harness connector.

Is the resistance greater than the specified value?

100 ohms

Go to Step 34

Go to Step 35

34

Repair short in CKT 1016 to ground.

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to RTD Diagnostic System Check

--

35

Repair the short in CKT 1016 to 1017.

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to RTD Diagnostic System Check

--