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C1801 VHCL HEIGHT SENSORSCS-69
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DTC/CIRCUIT DIAGNOSIS
C1801 VHCL HEIGHT SENSOR
DTC LogicINFOID:0000000006256062
DTC DETECTION LOGIC
DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE
1.PRECONDITIONING
If “DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE” has been previous ly conducted, always turn ignition switch OFF
andwait at least 10 seconds before conducting the next test.
>> GO TO 2.
2.CHECK DTC DETECTION
With CONSULT-III
1. Turn ignition switch ON and wait 60 seconds or more.
2. Perform “Self Diagnostic Results” in “E-SUS”.
Is
“C1801” detected ?
YES >> Go to SCS-69, "DiagnosisProcedure".
NO >> INSPECTION END
Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000006256063
1.CHECK APPEARANCE
Visually check for malfunction of suspension components, installing malfunction, or deformation of vehicle
height sensor.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> Repaire or replace damaged parts.
2.CHECK POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT (PART 1)
1. Disconnect vehicle height sensor connector.
2. Turn ignition switch ON. CAUTION:
Never start the engine.
3. Check voltage between vehicle height sensor harness connector and ground.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 4.
NO >> GO TO 3.
3.CHECK POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT (PART 2)
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect air levelizer control module connector.
DTC Display itemI Malfunction detected condition Possible cause
C1801 VHCL HEIGHT SENSOR Signal voltage of the vehicle height sensor remains 0.2
V or less or 4.6 V or more continuously for 60 seconds
during sensor voltage (4.5 – 5.5 V) output by the air lev-
elizer control module.  Harness or connectors
(Sensor circuit is open.)
 Vehicle height sensor
 Air levelizer control module
 Rear suspension component parts
Vehicle height sensor —Voltage
Connector Terminal
C13 1 Ground 4.5 – 5.5 V
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SCS-70
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C1801 VHCL HEIGHT SENSOR
3. Check continuity between air levelizer control m
odule harness connector and vehicle height sensor har-
ness connector.
4. Check continuity between air levelizer control module harness connector and ground.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> 1. Check intermittent incident. Refer to GI-40, "Intermittent Incident".
2. If inspection result is OK, replace the air levelizer control module. Refer to SCS-94, "
Removal
and Installation".
NO >> Repair or replace damaged parts.
4.CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN AIR LEVELIZER CO NTROL MODULE AND VEHICLE HEIGHT SENSOR
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect air levelizer control module connector.
3. Check continuity between air levelizer control m odule harness connector and vehicle height sensor har-
ness connector.
4. Check continuity between air levelizer control module harness connector and ground.
Are the inspection results normal?
YES >> GO TO 5.
NO >> Repair or replace damaged parts.
5.CHECK VEHICLE HEIGHT SENSOR
Check the vehicle height sensor. Refer to SCS-70, "
Component Inspection".
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 6.
NO >> Replace the vehicle height sensor. Refer to SCS-98, "
Removal and Installation".
6.CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT
Refer to GI-40, "
Intermittent Incident".
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> Replace the air levelizer control module. Refer to SCS-94, "Removal and Installation".
NO >> Repair or replace damaged parts.
Component InspectionINFOID:0000000006256064
1.CHECK VEHICLE HEIGHT SENSOR
Air levelizer control module Vehicle height sensor Continuity
Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
B84 13 C13 1 Existed
Air levelizer control module —Continuity
Connector Terminal
B84 13 Ground Not existed
Air levelizer control module Vehicle height sensor Continuity
Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
B84 5
C13 2
Existed
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Air levelizer control module —Continuity
Connector Terminal
B84 5
Ground Not existed
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C1801 VHCL HEIGHT SENSORSCS-71
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1. Remove the vehicle height sensor. Refer to SCS-98, "Removal and Installation".
2. Check resistance between vehicle height sensor connector ter- minals.
Are the inspection results normal?
YES >> 1. Install the vehicle height sensor. Refer to SCS-94, "Removal and Installation".
2. Perform “STANDARD VEHICLE HEIGHT SETTING”. Refer to SCS-67, "
Work Procedure".
NO >> Replace the vehicle height sensor. Refer to SCS-98, "
Removal and Installation".
Vehicle height sensor
Condition Resistance (Approx.)
Te r m i n a l
12 A position 1.9 – 3.0 k
Ω
B position 320 – 680 Ω
1 3 Always 1.6 – 2.4 k Ω
23 A position 320 – 680
Ω
B position 1.9 – 3.0 k Ω
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C1804 VHCL HEIGHT ADJ UPSCS-77
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C1804 VHCL HEIGHT ADJ UP
DTC LogicINFOID:0000000006256070
DTC DETECTION LOGIC
DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE
1.PRECONDITIONING
If “DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE” has been previous ly conducted, always turn ignition switch OFF
andwait at least 10 seconds before conducting the next test.
>> GO TO 2.
2.CHECK DTC DETECTION
With CONSULT-III
1. Set vehicle in the unloaded vehicle status.
2. Start the engine and wait 150 seconds or more.
3. Perform “Self Diagnostic Result” in “E-SUS”.
Is
“C1804” detected ?
YES >> Go to SCS-77, "DiagnosisProcedure".
NO >> INSPECTION END
Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000006256071
1.CHECK APPEARANCE
Visually check for malfunction of suspension component s, damage of air chamber of rear shock absorber,
installation malfunction, or defo rmation of vehicle height sensor.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> Repaire or replace damaged parts.
2.CHECK AIR LEAK
Apply soapy water to air tube, connecting portions between air tube and each component, and air chamber of
rear shock absorber. Check for air leakage.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 3.
NO >> Repaire or replace damaged parts.
3.CHECK AIR COMPRESSOR RELAY POWER SUPPLY
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Check 30A fuse (#I).
3. Disconnect air compressor relay connector.
4. Check voltage between air compressor relay harness connector and ground.
DTC Display item Malfunction detected condition Possible cause
C1804 VHCL HEIGHT ADJ UP The vehicle height is 15 mm (0.59 in) or more lower
than the reference height despite the output of air
compressor ON signal continuously for 120 seconds
by the air levelizer control module.  Harness or connector
Air compressor
 Air compressor relay
 Air levelizer control module
 Rear shock absorber (air cham-
ber)
 Vehicle height sensor
 Air tube
 Rear suspension component parts
 Overloaded
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Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 4.
NO >> Repair or replace damaged part.
4.CHECK AIR COMPRESSOR
RELAY OUTPUT CIRCUIT
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect air compressor connector.
3. Check continuity between air compressor relay harness connector and air compressor harness connector.
4. Check continuity between air compressor relay harness connector and ground.
Are the inspection results normal?
YES >> GO TO 5.
NO >> Repair or replace damaged part.
5.CHECK AIR COMPRESSOR GROUND
Check continuity between air compressor harness connector and ground.
Are the inspection results normal?
YES >> GO TO 6.
NO >> Repair or replace damaged part.
6.CHECK AIR COMPRESSOR RELAY
Check the air compressor relay. Refer to SCS-79, "
Component Inspection (Air Compressor Relay)".
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 7.
NO >> Replace the air compressor relay.
7.CHECK AIR COMPRESSOR
Check the air compressor. Refer to SCS-79, "
Component Inspection (Air Compressor)".
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 8.
NO >> Replace the air compressor. Refer to SCS-95, "
Removal and Installation".
8.CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT
Refer to GI-40, "
Intermittent Incident".
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> 1. Perform “STANDARD VEHICLE HEIGHT SETTING”. Refer to SCS-67, "Work Procedure".
2. If DTC is detected, replace the air levelizer control module. Refer to SCS-94, "
Removal and
Installation".
Air compressor relay
—Voltage
Connector Terminal
E116 5 Ground Battery voltage
Air compressor rela y Air compressor
Continuity
Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
E116 3 C12 1 Existed
Air compressor relay —Continuity
Connector Terminal
E116 3 Ground Not existed
Air compressor —Continuity
Connector Terminal
C12 2 Ground Existed
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C1804 VHCL HEIGHT ADJ UPSCS-79
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NO >> Repair or replace damaged part.
Component Inspection (A ir Compressor Relay)INFOID:0000000006256072
1.CHECK AIR COMPRESSOR RELAY
1. Remove the air compressor relay. Refer to SCS-50, "
Component Parts Location".
2. Apply 12 V direct current between air compressor relay terminals 1 and 2. CAUTION:
 Never make the terminals short.
 Connect the fuse between the term inals when applying the voltage.
3. Check continuity between air compressor relay terminals 3 and 5.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> INSPECTION END
NO >> Replace the air compressor relay. Refer to SCS-50, "
Component Parts Location".
Component Inspection (Air Compressor)INFOID:0000000006256073
CAUTION:
Keep the inside of air compressor free of dust.
1.CHECK AIR COMPRESSOR
1. Remove the air compressor. Refer to SCS-95, "
Removal and Installation".
2. Apply 12 V direct current between air compressor terminals 1 and 2. CAUTION:
 Never make the terminals short.
 Connect the fuse between the term inals when applying the voltage.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> INSPECTION END
NO >> Replace the air compressor. Refer to SCS-95, "
Removal and Installation".
(+) (fuse) (−)
Condition Continuity
Air compressor relay
Te r m i n a l
2 1 Apply 12 V direct current between terminals 2 and 1. Existed
— — Does not apply 12 V direct current between terminals 2 and 1. Not existed
(+) (fuse) ( −)
Condition Status
Air compressor
Te r m i n a l
1 2 Apply 12 V direct current between terminals 1 and 2. Air flows from air exhaust holes.
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SCS-80
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C1805 VHCL HE
IGHT ADJ DOWN
C1805 VHCL HEIGHT ADJ DOWN
DTC LogicINFOID:0000000006256074
DTC DETECTION LOGIC
DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE
1.PRECONDITIONING
If “DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE” has been previous ly conducted, always turn ignition switch OFF
andwait at least 10 seconds before conducting the next test.
>> GO TO 2.
2.CHECK DTC DETECTION
With CONSULT-III
1. Start the engine and wait 150 seconds or more.
2. Perform “Self Diagnostic Result” in “E-SUS”.
Is
“C1805” detected ?
YES >> Go to SCS-80, "DiagnosisProcedure".
NO >> INSPECTION END
Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000006256075
1.CHECK APPEARANCE
Visually check for malfunction of suspension components, crush of air tube, installation malfunction, or defor-
mation of vehicle height sensor.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> Repaire or replace damaged parts.
2.CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT
Refer to GI-40, "
Intermittent Incident".
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> Perform “STANDARD VEHICLE HEIGHT SETTING”. Refer to SCS-67, "Work Procedure".
NO >> Repair or replace damaged part.
DTC Display item Malfunction detected condition Possible cause
C1805 VHCL HEIGHT ADJ DOWN The vehicle height is 15 mm (0.59 in) or more raise than
the reference height despite the output of exhaust sole-
noid ON signal continuously for 120 seconds by the air
levelizer control module.  Harness or connector
 Vehicle height sensor
Air compressor
(exhaust sole-
noid)
Air tube
 Rear suspension component
parts
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C1806 VHCL HEIGHT SEN FIXSCS-81
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C1806 VHCL HEIGHT SEN FIX
DTC LogicINFOID:0000000006256076
DTC DETECTION LOGIC
DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE
1.PRECONDITIONING
If “DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE” has been previous ly conducted, always turn ignition switch OFF
andwait at least 10 seconds before conducting the next test.
>> GO TO 2.
2.CHECK VEHICLE HEIGHT SENSOR FIXATION
With CONSULT-III
1. Start the engine.
2. Select “VHCL HEIGHT SEN” in “Data Monitor” in “E-SUS”.
3. Drive vehicle and maintain the following conditions for 5 minutes or more.
Does the value of
“VHCL HEIGHT SEN” change?
YES >> INSPECTION END
NO >> Go to SCS-81, "
Diagnosis Procedure".
Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000006256077
1.CHECK APPEARANCE
Visually check for installation malfunction, or deformation of vehicle height sensor.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> Repaire or replace damaged parts.
2.CHECK VEHICLE HEIGHT SENSOR
Check the vehicle height sensor. Refer to SCS-70, "
Component Inspection".
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> Check intermittent incident. Refer to GI-40, "Intermittent Incident".
NO >> Replace the vehicle height sensor. Refer to SCS-98, "
Removal and Installation".
DTC Display item Malfunction detected condition Possible cause
C1806 VHCL HEIGHT SEN FIX The signal voltage of the vehicle height sensor does
not change for cumulated time of 100 hours under the
condition that the air levelizer control module outputs
sensor voltage (4.5 – 5.5 V) with vehicle speeds 2
km/h (2 MPH) or more.  Harness or connector
 Vehicle height sensor
Vehicle speed : 5 km/h (3 MPH) or more
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