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C1806 VEHICLE HEIGHT SENSOR LOCKING MALFUNCTION
C1806 VEHICLE HEIGHT SENSOR LOCKING MALFUNCTION
DescriptionINFOID:0000000003772327
The vehicle height sensor operates on a 5 volt referenc e signal from the suspension control unit. The suspen-
sion control unit also provides ground to the height sensor.
DTC LogicINFOID:0000000003772328
DTC DETECTION LOGIC
Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000003772329
1.CHECK HEIGHT SENSOR OPERATION
CONSULT-III
1. Turn ignition switch ON
2. Select "HEIGT SEN" of AIR LEVELIZER data monitor test item.
Is the HEIGHT SEN voltage within the given range?
YES >> Height sensor is operating normally.
NO >> Refer to SCS-22, "
Diagnosis Procedure".
DTCDisplay contents of CON-
SULT-III Diagnostic item is detected when ...
Probable malfunction location
C1806 VEHICLE HEIGHT SEN-
SOR LOCKING MAL-
FUNCTION Output sensor voltage variation
±0.02V is more
than 100 seconds when vehicle height range is
normal. • Height sensor power/ground supply. Refer to
SCS-18, "
HEIGHT SENSOR : Diagnosis
Procedure".
• Charging system malfunction. Refer to CHG-
8, "Inspection Procedure".
HEIGHT SEN : 0.2V - 4.8V with no more than ± 0.02V
variation
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C1807 SENSOR 5V MALFUNCTIONSCS-15
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C1807 SENSOR 5V MALFUNCTION
DescriptionINFOID:0000000003772330
The vehicle height sensor operates on a 5 volt referenc e signal from the suspension control unit. The suspen-
sion control unit also provides ground to the height sensor.
DTC LogicINFOID:0000000003772331
DTC DETECTION LOGIC
Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000003772332
1.POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT CHECK
1. Disconnect height sensor connector C8.
2. Turn the ignition switch ON.
3. Check voltage between the height sensor connector C8 terminal 1 and ground.
Is 5V present?
YES >> System is working normally.
NO >> Check harness or connector for open or short. If OK, replace the suspension control unit. Refer to RSU-26, "
Removal and Installation".
DTCDisplay contents of CON-
SULT-III Diagnostic item is detected when ...
Probable malfunction location
C1807 SENSOR 5V MALFUNC-
TION Sensor reference voltage is less than 0.8V or
more than 6V for 20 seconds. • Height sensor power/ground supply. Refer to
SCS-18, "
HEIGHT SENSOR : Diagnosis
Procedure".
• Charging system malfunction. Refer to CHG-
8, "Inspection Procedure".
(+)
(-) Voltage
Connector Terminal
C8 1 Ground 5V
ALEIA0026GB
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SCS-18
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POWER SUPPLY AND GROUND CIRCUIT
1. Disconnect the suspension air compressor connector C9.
2. Turn ignition switch ON.
3. Select "COMPRESSOR" under AIR LEVELIZER active testitems.
4. While operating the test item, check voltage at the suspension
air compressor connector C9 terminal 4.
Is battery voltage present?
YES >> GO TO 3.
NO >> GO TO 2.
2.COMPRESSOR MOTOR RELAY POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT CHECK
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect the compressor motor relay connector.
3. Check continuity between compressor motor relay connector E131 (A) terminal 3 and suspension air compressor connector
C9 (B) terminal 4.
4. Check continuity between compressor motor relay connector E131 (A) terminal 3 and ground.
Are the continuity test results as specified?
YES >> Check compressor motor relay. Refer to SCS-20, "Diagnosis Procedure".
NO >> Repair harness or connector.
3.GROUND CIRCUIT CHECK
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Check continuity between suspension air compressor connector C9 terminals 1 and 3 and ground.
Is continuity present?
YES >> Inspection End.
NO >> Repair harness or connector.
HEIGHT SENSOR
HEIGHT SENSOR : Dia gnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000003772338
1.POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT CHECK
(+)
(-)Voltage
Connector Terminal
C9 4Ground Battery Voltage
ALEIA0021GB
AB
Continuity
Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
E131 3 C9 4 Yes
A —Con tin uit y
Connector Terminal
E131 3Ground No
ALEIA0022GB
Connector Terminal —Continuity
C9 1
Ground Yes
3
ALEIA0023GB
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POWER SUPPLY AND GROUND CIRCUITSCS-19
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1. Disconnect height sensor connector C8.
2. Turn the ignition switch ON.
3. Check voltage between the height sensor connector C8 terminal 1 and ground.
Is 5V present?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> Check harness or connector for open or short. If OK, replace the suspension control unit. Refer to RSU-26, "
Removal and Installation".
2.GROUND CIRCUIT CHECK
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Check continuity between height sensor connector C8 terminal 3 and ground.
Is continuity present?
YES >> Ground circuit is OK.
NO >> Repair harness or connector.
(+) (-) Voltage
Connector Terminal
C8 1 Ground 5V
ALEIA0026GB
Connector Terminal —Continuity
C8 3Ground Yes
ALEIA0029GB
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SCS-22
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HEIGHT SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT
HEIGHT SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT
DescriptionINFOID:0000000003772342
Supplies vehicle height input to the suspension control unit.
Component Function CheckINFOID:0000000003772343
1.CHECK HEIGHT SENSOR OPERATION
CONSULT-III
1. Select "HEIGT SEN" of AIR LEVELIZER data monitor test item.
2. While monitoring test item, add or take away weight from the rear of the vehi cle. Check that the voltage
value changes with vehicle height.
Is the HEIGHT SEN data monitor responding normally?
YES >> Height sensor is operating normally.
NO >> Refer to SCS-22, "
Diagnosis Procedure".
Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000003772344
1.CHECK HEIGHT SENSOR POWER AND GROUND SUPPLY
Check height sensor power and ground supply. Refer to SCS-18, "
HEIGHT SENSOR : Diagnosis Procedure".
Are the inspection results normal?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> Repair harness or connector.
2.CHECK HEIGHT SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT
1. Disconnect suspension control unit connector B3 and height sensor connector C8.
2. Check continuity between suspension control unit connector B3 (A) terminal 3 and height sensor connector C8 (B) terminal 2.
3. Check continuity between display unit harness connector B3 (A) terminal 3 and ground.
Are the continuity results as specified?
YES >> Replace the height sensor. Refer to RSU-27, "Removal and Installation".
NO >> Repair harness or connector. HEIGHT SEN : Voltage changes with vehicle height
AB
Continuity
Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
B33C82 Yes
A —Continuity
Connector Terminal
B3 3Ground No
ALEIA0035GB
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EXHAUST VALVE SOLENOID CIRCUITSCS-23
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EXHAUST VALVE SOLENOID CIRCUIT
DescriptionINFOID:0000000003772345
Receives exhaust valve solenoid signal from suspension control unit. When activated, the exhaust valve sole-
noid releases air pressure from the suspension control system.
Component Function CheckINFOID:0000000003772346
1.CHECK EXHAUST SOLENOID OPERATION
CAUTION:
While operating this active test, the suspension control system wil l vent air pressure and the vehicle
ride height will lower. Ensure th e area around the vehicle is free from obstructions before beginning
test.
CONSULT-III
1. Ensure the suspension control system has air pressure and is not drooping in the rear.
2. Select "EXHAUST SOLENOID" of AIR LEVELIZER active test items.
3. While operating test item, check that the exhaust va lve solenoid opens to vent air from the system. The
vehicle should lower when the exhaust valve solenoid is activated.
Does the system vent properly?
YES >> Exhaust valve solenoid is operating normally.
NO >> Refer to SCS-23, "
Diagnosis Procedure".
Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000003772347
1.CHECK EXHAUST VALVE SOLENOID SIGNAL
CONSULT-III
1. Connect suspension control unit connector B3.
2. Turn ignition switch ON.
3. Select "EXHAUST SOLENOID" of AIR LEVELIZER active test
items.
4. While test item is operating, check signal between suspension
air compressor connector C9 terminal 2 and ground.
Is battery voltage present?
YES >> GO TO 3.
NO >> GO TO 2.
2.CHECK CONTINUITY OF EXHAU ST VALVE SOLENOID CIRCUIT
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect suspension control unit connector B3 and suspen- sion air compressor connector C9.
3. Check continuity between suspension control unit connector B3
(A) terminal 9 and suspension air compressor connector C9 (B)
terminal 2.ON : Air vents and vehicle ride height lowers
OFF : No air vents and vehicle ride height remains constant
(+)
(-)Voltage
Connector Terminal
C9 2Ground Battery voltage
ALEIA0036GB
AB
Continuity
Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
B39C 92 Y es
ALEIA0037GB
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SUSPENSION CONTROL UNITSCS-27
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ECU DIAGNOSIS
SUSPENSION CONTROL UNIT
Reference ValueINFOID:0000000003772351
TERMINAL LAYOUT
PHYSICAL VALUES
AWLIA1640ZZ
Te r m i n a l
(Wire color) Description
ConditionReference value
(Approx.)
+ – Signal nameInput/
Output
1
(V) Ground Compressor relay output Output Ignition
switch ON Air levelizer ra
ising vehicle
ride height Battery voltage
3
(W) Ground Height sensor input
InputIgnition
switch
ON —
0.2V - 4.8V
5
(R) Ground VREF output (height sen-
sor)
OutputIgnition
switch ON —5
V
6
(G/R) Ground IGN power supply
InputIgnition
switch ON or
START —
Battery voltage
7
(W/L) Ground BAT power supply
InputIgnition
switch OFF —
Battery voltage
8
(G/W) Ground Diagnostic K-line Input/
Output ——
—
9
(SB) Ground Exhaust valve output Output Ignition
switch ON Air levelizer lo
wering vehi-
cle ride height (venting) Battery voltage
10
(BR) Ground Warning lamp output Output Ignition
switch
ON Warning lamp ON
0V
Warning lamp OFF Battery voltage
14
(L) Ground Height sensor ground Output Ignition
switch ON —
Less than 0.2V
15
(BR/W) Ground Generator input
InputIgnition
switch ON Charge light ON
0V
Charge light OFF Battery voltage
16
(B) Ground
Suspension control unit
ground InputIgnition
switch
ON —
Less than 0.2V
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SUSPENSION CONTROL UNITSCS-33
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DTC IndexINFOID:0000000003772353
Self-diagnosis results display item
ABEIA0018GB
CONSULT-III display MalfunctionReference page
Vehicle height sensor [C1801] Vehicle height sensor voltage is less than 0.2V or greater than
4.8V for more than 60 seconds. SCS-9,
"DiagnosisProcedure".
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