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DTC C0895 HSV

Diagnostic Instructions

    • Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
    • Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
    •  Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category

DTC Descriptor

DTC C0895: Device Voltage

Circuit Description

Voltage is supplied to the electronic suspension control (ESC) module in the battery positive voltage circuit and the ignition voltage circuit. The ESC module monitors the supplied voltage to determine if it is within a valid operating range.

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

    • The ESC module illuminates the LED in the ESC switch.
    • Disables all Functionality.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

    •  The DTC is saved as history when the ESC module 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.
    •  Using a Tech2 Scan tool.

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.

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

Electronic Suspension Control Schematics .

ESC Malfunction Indicator Lamp

When all DTC's are cleared, and the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle has been performed the ESC malfunction indicator lamp may stay illuminated for a period of up to 5 seconds when the ignition switch is moved to the "off" position. The ESC malfunction indicator lamp should switch off when the ignition is switched to the "on" position.

Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views .

Electrical Information Reference

    •  Circuit Testing .
    •  Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections .
    •  Wiring Repairs .

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References

Circuit/System Verification

Refer to charging system test Charging System Tests

Circuit/System Testing

  1. If the DTC is current, turn ON the ignition, and with a DMM, measure the voltage between the battery positive voltage circuits of the ESC module and the ground circuits of the ESC module.
  2. If the voltage is within 9.5-15 volts, replace the ESC module.
    If the voltage is not within 9.5-15 volts, measure the voltage between the battery positive voltage circuits of the ESC module and a known ground.
    If the voltage is within 9.5-15 volts, test the battery positive ground circuits of the ESC module for an open/high resistance. Repair as necessary.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

Electronic Suspension Control Module Replacement for electronic suspension control module replacement, setup and programming.