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Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2001 🢒 Seville - RHD 🢒 DTC 🢒 DTC C0662 or C0663

Circuit Description

The Electronic Level Control exhaust solenoid valve is switched ON or OFF by the Continuously Variable Road Sensing Suspension (CVRSS) module. The control module provides a low-side drive (switched to ground) whenever exhaust activity is required and during a head-relief sequence which occurs before each compressor start-up. This drive output from the CVRSS module is continually monitored to determine if the voltage level agrees with the commanded state.

Conditions for Running the DTC

The ignition is ON.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

DTC C0662

The following conditions must be present to set the DTC:

    • The CVRSS module detects voltage less than a preset value in the exhaust solenoid control circuit during an exhaust solenoid valve OFF state test.
    • The fault is detected during three consecutive ignition cycles, or during the same ignition cycle after clearing the DTC with a scan tool.

DTC C0663

The following conditions must be present to set the DTC:

    • The CVRSS module detects voltage greater than a preset value in the exhaust solenoid control circuit during an exhaust solenoid valve ON state test.
    • The fault is detected during three consecutive ignition cycles, or during the same ignition cycle after clearing the DTC with a scan tool.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets
    • ALL rear leveling activity for the remainder of the ignition cycle will be disabled.
    • The SERVICE SUSPENSION SYS message will be displayed.

Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC
    • The scan tool can be used to clear the DTC.
    • The DTC is saved as history when the CVRSS module no longer sees an out of range voltage condition in the exhaust solenoid control circuit. The DTC will clear if the fault does not return after 50 consecutive ignition cycles.

Diagnostic Aids

These DTCs are set only by electrical problems with the ELC exhaust solenoid control circuit. Pneumatic blockage problems do not set these DTCs.

A temporary compressor overload, such as high head pressure during a cold start, may cause the ELC fuse to open. This is one possible cause of DTC C0662.

Test Description

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

  1. Listen for an audible click when the ALC exhaust solenoid operates. Command both the ON and OFF states. Repeat the commands as necessary.

  2. Tests for voltage at the coil side of the ALC exhaust solenoid. The ELC fuse supplies power to the coil side of the solenoid.

    3.

  3. Verifies that the CVRSS module is providing ground to the solenoid.

    4.

  4. Tests if ground is constantly being applied to the ALC exhaust solenoid.

Step

Action

Yes

No

Schematic Reference: Suspension Controls Schematics

1

Did you perform the Road Sensing Suspension Diagnostic System Check?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Road Sensing Suspension

2

  1. Install a scan tool.
  2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  3. With a scan tool, command the ALC exhaust solenoid ON and OFF.

Does the exhaust solenoid turn ON and OFF with each command?

Go to Diagnostic Aids

Go to Step 3

3

  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the exhaust solenoid.
  3. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  4. Probe the coil side feed circuit of the exhaust solenoid harness connector with a test lamp that is connected to a good ground.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 10

4

  1. Connect a test lamp between the control circuit of the exhaust solenoid harness connector and the coil side feed circuit of the exhaust solenoid harness connector.
  2. With a scan tool, command the exhaust solenoid ON and OFF .

Does the test lamp turn ON and OFF with each command?

Go to Step 8

Go to Step 5

5

Does the test lamp remain illuminated with each command?

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 6

6

Test the control circuit of the exhaust solenoid for a short to voltage or an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 13

Go to Step 9

7

Test the control circuit of the exhaust solenoid for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 13

Go to Step 9

8

Inspect for poor connections at the exhaust solenoid. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 13

Go to Step 11

9

Inspect for poor connections at the CVRSS module. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 13

Go to Step 12

10

Repair the coil side feed circuit of the exhaust solenoid. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 13

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11

Replace the exhaust solenoid.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 13

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12

Important: Perform the set up procedure for the CVRSS module .

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

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 13

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13
  1. Use the scan tool in order to clear the DTCs .
  2. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC as specified in the supporting text.

Does the DTC reset?

Go to Step 2

System OK