Circuit Description
The electronic suspension control (ESC) module provides a common regulated power supply of about 5 volts to all of the position sensors. The ESC module monitors this power supply for a malfunction that could prevent it from correctly regulating the supply voltage.
DTC Descriptor
This diagnostic procedure supports the following DTC:
DTC C0696 Position Sensor Overcurrent (5-Volt supply)
Conditions for Running the DTC
The ignition switch is turned ON.
Conditions for Setting the DTC
| • | The ESC module senses position sensor supply voltage under 4.5 volts or over 5.5 volts. |
| • | The condition must be detected for 1 second in 4 consecutive ignition cycles. |
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
| • | Stores a DTC C0696 in the ESC memory |
| • | Command speed dependent damping system default and command normal force signals to default state. |
| • | Sends a message to the instrument panel cluster (IPC) to display the SERVICE SUSPENSION SYSTEM message |
Conditions for Clearing the DTC
| • | A history DTC will clear after 100 consecutive ignition cycles if the condition for the malfunction is no longer present. |
| • | The ESC module senses the correct sensor supply voltage (4.5-5.5 volts). |
| • | The IPC clearing DTCs feature |
| • | Using the scan tool |
Diagnostic Aids
| • | The following conditions may cause an intermittent malfunction to occur: |
| - | An intermittent short to ground is detected on any of the position sensor supply circuits. |
| - | An intermittent short to voltage is detected on any of the position sensor supply circuits. |
| • | The ESC module uses a common power supply in order to provide voltage to all of the position sensors. Therefore, a position sensor overcurrent code may be set if a malfunction is detected on any position sensor supply circuit. |
| • | The ESC module uses an ignition cycle counter diagnostic approach to set this DTC. This requires the ESC module to detect the malfunction 4 times before setting the DTC. To disable this feature, use a scan tool to clear all DTCs before preforming diagnostic procedures. |
| • | If any position sensor supply circuit is shorted to ground, the scan tool will indicate all of the position sensor voltage readings as zero. |
| • | If any position sensor is shorted to voltage, the position sensor will still function properly and the scan tool will display a valid position sensor voltage reading. |
| • | An intermittent DTC C0696 may produce a random firm/soft condition. |
Test Description
The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.
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This step tests the position sensor signal voltage range using a scan tool. The scan tool will display 0 volts for all position sensors if any position sensor 5-volt reference circuit is shorted to ground.
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This step tests if any position sensor is shorted to ground.
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This step tests determines which position sensor is shorted to ground.
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This step tests for a short to ground in the position sensor 5-volt reference circuits.
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This step tests for a short to voltage in the position sensor 5-volt reference circuits.
Step | Action | Value(s) | Yes | No |
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Schematic Reference: Electronic Suspension Control Schematics Connector End View Reference: Component Connector End Views | ||||
1 | Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle? | -- | Go to Step 2 | |
Does the scan tool indicate that all 4 Position Sensor Data parameters are within the specified range? | 1.5-5.5 V | Go to Step 3 | Go to Step 6 | |
Does the DTC reset? | -- | Go to Step 5 | Go to Step 4 | |
Connect each position sensor one at a time and observe if the DTC resets after each sensor is reconnected. Does the DTC reset? | -- | Go to Step 7 | System OK | |
Test the 5-volt reference circuit of all position sensors for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs. Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 9 | Go to Step 8 | |
Test the 5-volt reference circuit of all position sensors for a short to voltage. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs. Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 9 | Go to Diagnostic Aids | |
7 | Replace the appropriate position sensor. Refer to Electronic Suspension Front Position Sensor Replacement or Electronic Suspension Rear Position Sensor Replacement. Did you complete the replacement? | -- | Go to Step 9 | -- |
8 | Replace the ESC module. Refer to Control Module References for replacement, setup, and programming. Did you complete the replacement? | -- | Go to Step 9 | -- |
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Does the DTC reset? | -- | Go to Step 2 | System OK |
