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Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 1997 🢒 Corvette 🢒 DTC 🢒 DTC C1787 RTD Relay Circuit

Object Number: 70241 Size: LF
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Circuit Description

Solenoid drive voltage is applied to the ESC module through the RTD relay circuit. The ESC then closes the relay's contacts in order to ground the circuit and provide each shock absorber solenoid with this supplied voltage through the solenoid supply circuitry. Each individual solenoid low side drive then controls the operation of the corresponding shock absorber. The ESC module monitors the RTD relay control/solenoid supply circuits for any malfunction conditions.

Conditions for Setting the DTC
    • The ESC module detects low voltage (an open or a short to ground) on the RTD relay control CKT 1944.
    • Detection for this DTC can only be accomplished during the OFF (relay not applied) state.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets
    • Stores a DTC C1787 in the ESC memory.
    • Commands 0% PWM duty cycle in order to disable all four solenoids.
    • Sends a message to the IPC to display the SERVICE RIDE CONTROL and the SHOCKS INOPERATIVE messages.
    • Sends a message to the PCM to limit the speed. The PCM then sends a massage to the IPC to display the MAXIMUM SPEED 129 km/h (80 mph) message.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC
    • The ignition must be cycled before this DTC can change from current to history even if the malfunction is no longer present.
    • The ESC module no longer detects low voltage (an open or a short to ground) on the RTD relay control CKT 1944 with the relay OFF.
    • A history DTC will clear after 100 consecutive ignition cycles if the condition for the malfunction is no longer present.
    • The IPC clearing DTCs feature.
    • Using a scan tool.

Diagnostic Aids
    • The following conditions may cause an intermittent malfunction:
       - An open or a short to ground on the RTD relay control CKT 1944.
       - An open RTD relay coil or high resistance condition.
       - An open RTD relay fuse #7.
       - A short to ground on any shock absorber solenoid drive high circuit.
       - 
    • The RTD relay may be installed in the underhood electrical center in two directions and still function properly. Refer to Electrical Center Identification Views for relay circuit location whenever diagnostic procedures are performed in the underhood electrical center.
    • The RTD relay provides supply voltage to all four shock absorber solenoids. Therefore, multiple shock absorber solenoid open or short to ground DTCs may also be stored along with a DTC C1786. Diagnose a DTC C1786 first before attempting to diagnose a DTC C1787 or the multiple shock absorber solenoid DTCs.

Test Description

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

  1. This step checks if a DTC C1786 is stored in the ESC module's memory. A DTC C1786 must be diagnosed first before diagnosing a DTC C1787.

    2.

  2. This step checks the underhood electrical center supply voltage.

    3.

  3. This step checks for a short to ground on the RTD relay control CKT 1944.

    4.

  4. This step measures the resistance of the RTD relay coil.

    5.

  5. This step checks for an open on the RTD relay control CKT 1944.

    6.

  6. This step checks for an intermittent malfunction and requests a thorough inspection of the related RTD relay circuit wiring and connectors.

DTC C1787 -- RTD Relay Circuit Open or Shorted to Ground

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Was the RTD Diagnostic System Check performed?

--

Go to Step 2

Go to RTD Diagnostic System Check

2

Using a scan tool, check if DTC C1786 is stored.

Is DTC C1786 stored?

--

Go to the Applicable DTC Table

Go to Step 3

3
  1. Turn OFF the ignition switch.
  2. Disconnect the RTD relay #41.
  3. Turn ON the ignition switch.
  4. At the underhood electrical center, measure the voltage on the RTD relay Batt circuit terminal. Refer to Electrical Center Identification Views for relay circuit location.

Is the voltage indicated over the specified value?

10.0 V

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 10

4
  1. Turn OFF the ignition switch.
  2. Disconnect the ESC module connector C2.
  3. At the underhood electrical center, check for continuity between CKT 1944 and ground. Refer to Electrical Center Identification Views for relay circuit location.

Is there continuity?

--

Go to Step 8

Go to Step 5

5

Measure the resistance of the RTD relay coil between terminals 1 and 2 (or 85 and 86).

Is the resistance reading within the specified value?

75-105 ohms

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 11

6
  1. Turn OFF the ignition switch.
  2. Reconnect the RTD relay #41.
  3. At the harness side of the ESC module connector C2, measure the voltage at terminal C13.

Was the voltage indicated over the specified value?

10.0 V

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 9

7

Check the RTD relay circuit for an intermittent malfunction. Refer to Diagnostic Aids.

Was an intermittent malfunction found and repaired?

--

Go to Step 13

Go to Step 12

8

Locate and repair the short to ground in the underhood electrical center or CKT 1944.

Is the circuit repair complete?

--

Go to Step 13

--

9

Locate and repair the open in CKT 1040.

Is the circuit repair complete?

--

Go to Step 13

--

10

Locate and repair the open in the underhood electrical center, the RTD open fuse, or the power feed to the underhood electrical center.

Is the circuit repair complete?

--

Go to Step 13

--

11

Replace the RTD relay #41.

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to Step 13

--

12

Replace the ESC module. Refer to Electronic Suspension Control Module .

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to Step 13

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13
  1. Turn OFF the ignition switch.
  2. Connect or install any connectors or components that were disconnected or removed.
  3. Turn ON the ignition switch.
  4. Using a scan tool, select clear DTCs.

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to RTD Diagnostic System Check

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