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Schematic Reference: Automatic Level Control Schematics

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Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?

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  1. Install a scan tool.
  2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  3. With a scan tool, command the automatic level control (ALC) relay ON and OFF.

Does the ALC relay turn ON and OFF with each command?

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

Does the test lamp illuminate?

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  1. Connect a test lamp between the control circuit of the ALC relay and the coil side feed circuit of the ALC relay.
  2. With a scan tool, command the ALC relay ON and OFF .

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

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Does the test lamp remain illuminated with each command?

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Test the control circuit of the ALC relay 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?

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

Did you find and correct the condition?

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  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the ALC compressor motor.
  3. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  4. Probe the ALC compressor motor battery positive feed circuit with a test lamp connected to a good ground.
  5. With a scan tool, command the ALC relay ON.

Did the test lamp illuminate?

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  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  3. Measure the resistance of the ALC compressor ground circuit to a good ground.

Is the resistance lower than the specified value?

5 ohms

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Test the ALC compressor motor battery positive feed circuit for a short to ground or an open circuit. Refer to Circuit Testing in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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

Did you find and correct the condition?

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

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the rear integration module (RIM). Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Repair the high resistance/open ALC compressor ground circuit. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

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15

Repair the coil side feed circuit of the ALC relay. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

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Replace the ALC relay .

Did you complete the replacement?

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17

Replace the ALC compressor assembly. Refer to Air Compressor Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

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Replace the RIM . Refer to Control Module References in Computer/Integrating Systems for replacement, setup, and programming.

Did you complete the replacement?

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Operate the system to verify the repair.

Does the system operate normally?

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System OK

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