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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 C0670 02: Left Front Acceleration or Position Sensor Circuit Short to Ground

DTC C0670 05: Left Front Acceleration or Position Sensor Circuit High Voltage/Open

DTC C0670 0A: Left Front Acceleration or Position Sensor Circuit Too Slow Transitions

DTC C0675 02: Right Front Acceleration or Position Sensor Circuit Short to Ground

DTC C0675 05: Right Front Acceleration or Position Sensor Circuit High Voltage/Open

DTC C0675 0A: Right Front Acceleration or Position Sensor Circuit Too Slow Transitions

Diagnostic Fault Information

Circuit

Short to Ground

Open/High Resistance

Short to Voltage

Signal Performance

Left Front Wheel Acceleration Sensor 5 V Reference

C0870 03

C0670 05

C0870 07

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Left Front Wheel Acceleration Sensor Signal

C0670 02

C0670 05

C670 05

C0670 0A

Left Front Wheel Acceleration Sensor Low Reference

--

C0670 05

--

--

Right Front Wheel Acceleration Sensor 5 V Reference

C0870 03

C0675 05

C0870 07

--

Right Front Wheel Acceleration Sensor Signal

C0675 02

C0675 05

C0675 05

C0675 0A

Right Front Wheel Acceleration Sensor Low Reference

--

C0675 05

--

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Circuit/System Description

The suspension control module supplies a 5 V reference voltage and a low reference to each wheel acceleration sensor. The wheel acceleration sensors supply a signal of 0.5-4.5 V to the suspension control module.

Conditions for Running the DTC

System voltage is between 9 and 16 V

Conditions for Setting the DTC

C0670 02 and C0675 02

The signal voltage is less than 0.5 V for 1.5 s

C0670 05 and C0675 05

The signal voltage is greater than 4.5 V for 1.5 s

C0670 0A and C0675 0A

    • The number of signal changes is less than specified value for 2.5 s.
    • Vehicle speed is greater than 30 km/h (19 MPH)

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

    • The electronic suspension control is disabled for the duration of the ignition cycle.
    • The driver information center displays the SERVICE SUSPENSION SYSTEM message

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

    • A present DTC will clear on the next consecutive malfunction-free ignition cycle.
    • A history DTC will clear after 41 consecutive malfunction-free ignition cycles.

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

Electronic Suspension Control Schematics

Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views

Description and Operation

Electronic Suspension Control Description and Operation

Electrical Information Reference

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

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References for scan tool information

Circuit/System Verification

Ignition ON, observe the scan tool Vertical Wheel Acceleration parameters. The readings should be 0 m/s².

Circuit/System Testing

  1. Verify that DTC C0870 is not set.
  2. If the DTC is set, refer to DTC C0870 to diagnose that DTC prior to this diagnostic.
  3. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the appropriate wheel acceleration sensor.
  4. Test for less than 5 Ω between the low reference circuit terminal 3 and ground.
  5. If greater than the specified value, test the low reference circuit for a an open/high resistance. If circuit tests normal, replace the K19 Electronic Suspension Control (ESC) Module.
  6. Ignition ON, test for 4.8-5.2 V between the 5 V reference circuit terminal 1 and ground.
  7. If not within the specified range, test the 5 V reference circuit for an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the K19 Electronic Suspension Control (ESC) Module.
  8. Test for 4.8-5.2 V between the signal circuit terminal 2 and ground.
  9. If less than the specified value, test the signal circuit for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the K19 Electronic Suspension Control (ESC) Module.
    If greater than the specified value, test the signal circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the K19 Electronic Suspension Control (ESC) Module.
  10. Install a 3 A fused jumper wire between the signal circuit terminal 2 and the low reference circuit terminal 3. Verify the scan tool Vertical Wheel Acceleration parameter is less than -13 m/s².
  11. If greater than the specified value, test the signal circuit for an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the K19 Electronic Suspension Control (ESC) Module.
  12. If all circuits test normal, replace the wheel acceleration sensor and verify the DTC does not reset. If the DTC resets, replace the K19 Electronic Suspension Control (ESC) Module.

Repair Instructions

    • Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.
    •  Electronic Suspension Front Position Sensor Replacement
    •  Control Module References for suspension control module replacement, setup and programming