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Circuit Description

The automatic level control adjusts the vehicle suspension ride height. The RIM determines the height of the vehicle based on the voltage from the automatic level control sensor. The RIM raises and lowers the rear of the vehicle in order to keep the vehicle level.

Conditions for Running the DTC

    • The RIM is powered up.
    • DTC B1327 is not set.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

The exhaust valve solenoid output is found to be open or shorted to ground for 10 seconds.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

The automatic level control will be inoperative.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

When the RIM does not detect a failure during the self test.

Diagnostic Aids

    • Inspect for the addition of any aftermarket components.
    • Inspect all wiring carefully for chaff's and proper routing. Refer to Testing for Electrical Intermittents and Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems.

Test Description

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

  1. Listen for an audible click when the exhaust solenoid operates. Command both the ON and OFF states. Repeat the commands as necessary.

  2. Tests if ground is constantly being applied to the solenoid.

Step

Action

Yes

No

Schematic Reference: Automatic Level Control Schematics

1

Did you perform the Automatic Level Control Diagnostic System Check?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Automatic Level Control

2

  1. Install a scan tool.
  2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  3. With a scan tool, command the ALC exhaust solenoid ON and OFF.

Does the exhaust solenoid valve turn ON and OFF with each command?

Go to Diagnostic Aids

Go to Step 3

3

  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the ALC exhaust solenoid valve.
  3. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  4. Probe the coil side feed circuit of the exhaust solenoid valve harness connector with a test lamp that is connected to a good ground.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 10

4

  1. Connect a test lamp between the control circuit of the exhaust solenoid valve harness connector and the coil side feed circuit of the exhaust solenoid harness connector .
  2. With a scan tool, command the exhaust solenoid valve ON and OFF.

Does the test lamp turn ON and OFF with each command?

Go to Step 8

Go to Step 5

5

Does the test lamp remain illuminated with each command?

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 6

6

Test the control circuit of the exhaust solenoid valve for a short to voltage or an open. Refer to Connector Repairs and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 13

Go to Step 9

7

Test the control circuit of the exhaust solenoid valve for a short to ground. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 13

Go to Step 9

8

Inspect for poor connections at the exhaust solenoid. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 13

Go to Step 11

9

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector for the RIM. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 13

Go to Step 12

10

Repair the coil side feed circuit of the exhaust solenoid valve. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 13

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11

Replace the compressor head assembly. Refer to Automatic Level Control Air Compressor Head Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 13

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12

Important: Perform the ALC relearn procedure.

Replace the RIM. Refer to Rear Integration Body Control Module Replacement in Body Control System.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 13

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13

  1. Use the scan tool in order to clear the DTCs.
  2. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC as specified in the supporting text.

Does the DTC reset?

Go to Step 2

System OK