Circuit Description
Voltage is supplied to the automatic level control (ALC) sensor in the battery positive voltage circuit and the ignition voltage circuit. The ALC sensor monitors the supplied voltage to determine if it is within a valid operating range.
DTC Descriptor
This diagnostic procedure supports the following DTC:
DTC C0895 Device Voltage
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 additional information |
Conditions for Running the DTC
The ignition is ON.
Conditions for Setting the DTC
The DTC is set when the battery voltage is outside the normal range of 9-15.5 volts.
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
Disable all functionality
Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC
| • | The scan tool can be used to clear the DTC. |
| • | The DTC is saved as history when the ALC sensor no longer sees battery voltage outside the normal range of 9-15.5 volts. The DTC will clear if the fault does not return after 50 consecutive ignition cycles. |
Diagnostic Aids
DTC C0895 may set when the vehicle is placed on a battery charger, on fast charge, for a long period of time. It may also be set by an intermittent charging system malfunction.
Test Description
The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.
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This test determines whether the malfunction is in the supply voltage or the ALC sensor.
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This step checks for high resistance, a short to ground, or an open in the battery positive voltage circuit.
Step | Action | Value(s) | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Schematic Reference: Automatic Level Control Schematics Connector End View Reference: Suspension Controls Connector End Views | ||||
Measure the voltage in the automatic level control (ALC) sensor battery positive voltage circuit. Does the voltage measure within the specified values? | 9-15.5 V | Go to Step 3 | Go to Step 2 | |
Test for high resistance, a short to ground, or an open in the battery positive voltage circuit of the ALC sensor. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs . Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 7 | Go to Battery Inspection/Test | |
3 |
Does the DTC reset? | -- | Go to Step 4 | Go to Step 6 |
4 | Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the ALC sensor. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs . Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 7 | Go to Step 5 |
5 | Replace the ALC sensor. Refer to Automatic Level Control Sensor Replacement for replacement, setup, and programming. Did you complete the replacement? | -- | Go to Step 7 | -- |
6 | Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the ALC sensor. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs . Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 7 | Go to Diagnostic Aids |
7 |
Does the DTC reset? | -- | Go to Step 2 | System OK |
