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Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2006 🢒 DTS 🢒 Vehicle Control Systems 🢒 Vehicle DTC Information 🢒 DTC C0713

Circuit Description

The air suspension compressor has a temperature sensor. The overtemperature sensor is a thermal limit switch that is in the normally closed position. This provides a ground signal to the air suspension control module. The air suspension control module monitors the temperature sensor for a compressor overtemperature condition. On receipt of a compressor overtemperature condition, the air suspension control module switches OFF the compressor relay. The relay cannot be switched ON again until at least 3 minutes after removal of the overtemperature condition.

DTC Descriptor

This diagnostic procedure supports the following DTC:

DTC C0713 Level Control Compressor Overtemperature

This vehicle has DTCs which include DTC Symptoms. For more information on DTC Symptoms, refer to DTC Symptom Description .

DTC Symptom

DTC Symptom Descriptor

00

No Addition Information

Conditions for Running the DTC

The ignition is ON.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

Air suspension control module senses a compressor overtemperature condition.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets
    • Air suspension functionality is suspended.
    • SERVICE SUSPENSION message is displayed.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

The DTC will clear when the condition for setting the DTC is removed.

Diagnostic Aids
    • This DTC is set when the compressor has run so long that it has overheated.
    • The compressor has overheated because of a blockage in the air system.
    • Bad compressor motor ground will set the DTC.

Test Description

The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.

  1. This step tests whether the condition is module, system, or condition related.

    2.

  2. This step tests if the condition has been corrected or identified as specified in the supporting text.

    3.

  3. This step tests if the DTC sets during normal operating conditions.

Step

Action

Yes

No

Schematic Reference: Suspension Controls Schematics

1

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle

2
  1. Install a scan tool.
  2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  3. With a scan tool, monitor the DTC Information for DTC C0713 in the air suspension control module.

Does the scan tool indicate that DTC C0713 is current?

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 3

3

Most occurrences of this DTC are caused by overload of the compressor. Review the air suspension system with the customer to verify the conditions under which the DTC set.

Did vehicle operation cause this DTC to set?

Go to Diagnostic Aids

Go to Step 4

4

  1. Use the scan tool in order to clear the DTCs.
  2. Operate the vehicle within normal operating conditions.

Does the DTC reset?

Go to Step 5

System OK

5

Replace the air spring compressor. Refer to Automatic Level Control Air Compressor Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 6

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6

  1. Use the scan tool in order to clear the DTCs.
  2. Operate the vehicle within normal operating conditions.

Does the DTC reset?

Go to Step 7

System OK

7
  1. Replace the air suspension control module. Refer to Air Suspension Control Module Replacement .
  2. Perform the suspension position calibration procedure for the air suspension control module if necessary after checking trim height procedure. Refer to Suspension Position Calibration .

Did you complete the replacement?

System OK

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