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Circuit Description

The Automatic Level Control Sensor monitors the battery voltage for a continuously high voltage or low voltage condition.

Conditions for Running the DTC

The ignition is on.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

The Automatic Level Control sensor detects a continuously high battery voltage above 16.0 V or a continuously low voltage below 9.0 V.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

This code will not cause the LEVELING indicator lamp to flash.

The function of the ALC system will be disabled.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

The DTC will clear when battery voltage returns to its normal range.

Diagnostic Aids

    • Inspect for the addition of any aftermarket components.
    • Inspect all wiring for intermittent and poor connections. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems.

Test Description

The number(s) below refer to the step number(s) on the diagnostic table.

  1. Tests for all DTCs that are present.

  2. Tests for the proper operation of the system.

Step

Action

Yes

No

Schematic Reference: Automatic Level Control Schematics

1

Did you perform the Automatic Level Control Diagnostic System Check?

Go to Step 2

Go to

Diagnostic System Check - Automatic Level Control

2

  1. Install a scan tool.
  2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  3. With a scan tool, check for DTC 003.

Is any other DTCs present?

Go to

Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List

Go to Step 3

3

  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Test the Battery Voltage circuit at the ALC sensor for high voltage and low voltage.
  3. Test the ground circuit at the ALC sensor for a good ground.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 4

4

Replace Automatic Level Control Sensor. Refer to Automatic Level Control Sensor Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 5

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5

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

Go to

Diagnostic System Check - Automatic Level Control