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Test Description

The number(s) below refer to the step number(s) on the diagnostic table.

  1. Lack of communication may be due to a partial malfunction of the class 2 serial data circuit or due to a total malfunction of the class 2 serial data circuit. The specified procedure will determine the particular condition.

  2. Check for the presents of DTC's.

  3. The presence of DTCs which begin with "U" indicate some other module is not communicating. The specified procedure will compile all the available information before tests are performed.

    4.

  4. Check for the presents of DTC's.

Step

Action

Yes

No

1

Install a scan tool.

Does the scan tool power up?

Go to Step 2

Go to Scan Tool Does Not Power Up in Data Link Communications

2

  1. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  2. Attempt to establish communication with the Suspension (RTD) Control module, Instrument Cluster (IPC) and the Powertrain Control Module (PCM).

Does the scan tool communicate with each of the Modules?

Go to Step 3

Go to Scan Tool Does Not Communicate with Class 2 Device in Data Link Communications

3

Select the the display DTCs function on the scan tool

Does the scan tool display any DTCs which begin with a "U"?

Go to Scan Tool Does Not Communicate with Class 2 Device in Data Link Communications

Go to Step 4

4

Select the the Powertrain Control module display DTCs function on the scan tool.

Does the scan tool display any DTCs for VSS, TP Sensor or System Voltage?

Go to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List/Type in Engine Controls.

Go to Step 5

5

Select the the Suspension Control module display DTCs function on the scan tool.

Does the scan tool display any DTCs?

Go to Step 6

Go to Symptoms

6
  1. Start the engine.
  2. Use the scan tool in order to clear the DTC's.

    3. Important: Do not turn the ignition OFF after clearing the DTC's.

  3. With the scan tool, command all the dampers ON and OFF 5 times or for 1 minute.
  4. Road test vehicle.
  5. Select the the Suspension Control module display DTCs function on the scan tool.

Does the scan tool display any DTCs?

Go to Step 7

System OK

7

Does the scan tool display DTC C0550 or C0551?

Go to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List/Type

Go to Step 8

8

Does the scan tool display DTC C0870?

Go to DTC C0870 Device Voltage Reference Output # 1 Circuit Malfunction

Go to Step 9

9

Does the scan tool display all of the following DTC's C0575, C0580, C0585 and C0590?

Go to DTC C0690 Damper Control Relay Circuit Malfunction

Go to Step 10

10

Does the scan tool display any of the following DTC's C0575, C0580, C0585 or C0590?

Go to Step 11

Go to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List/Type

11
  1. Visual inspect the electrical connections at the suspect shock.
  2. Disconnect the shock electrical connector of the suspect shock and inspect the connector.
  3. Re-connect the connector.

    4. Important: Do not turn the ignition OFF after clearing the DTC's.

  4. Use the scan tool in order to clear the DTC's.
  5. With the scan tool, command all the dampers ON and OFF 5 times or for 1 minute.
  6. Select the the Suspension Control module display DTCs function on the scan tool.

Does the DTC reset?

Go to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List/Type

Go to Symptoms