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6-2




Active Damper System DTC Troubleshooting: 6-1, 6-2, 6-3, 6-4

DTC 6-1: Active Damper Control Unit Internal Right-front Damper Coil Drive Circuit Current Lower Than Expected

DTC 6-2: Active Damper Control Unit Internal Left-front Damper Coil Drive Circuit Current Lower Than Expected

DTC 6-3: Active Damper Control Unit Internal Right-rear Damper Coil Drive Circuit Current Lower Than Expected

DTC 6-4: Active Damper Control Unit Internal Left-rear Damper Coil Drive Circuit Current Lower Than Expected

1. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).

2. Disconnect the appropriate damper coil 2P connector, then reconnect the connector.





3. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).

4. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

5. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).

6. Start the engine.

7. Do the DAMPER FORCE OPERATION in the ACTIVE DAMPER SYSTEM INSPECTION MENU with the HDS.

8. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC 6-1, 6-2, 6-3, or 6-4 indicated?
YES - Go to step 9.

NO - Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for poor or lose connections between the damper coil and the active damper control unit.


9. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).

10. Disconnect the appropriate damper coil 2P connector.





11. On the damper, measure resistance between appropriate damper coil terminals No. 1 and No. 2.

Is the resistance between 0.4-1.5 Ohms?
YES - Repair open or high resistance in the wires between the damper coil and the active damper control unit, then go to step 12.

NO - Replace the appropriate damper unit: Front Front Damper/Spring Removal and Installation, rear Rear Suspension then go to step 12.






12. Reconnect all connectors.

13. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).

14. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

15. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).

16. Start the engine.

17. Do the DAMPER FORCE OPERATION in the ACTIVE DAMPER SYSTEM INSPECTION MENU with the HDS.

18. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

Is any DTC indicated?
YES - Go to the indicated DTC's troubleshooting.

NO - Troubleshooting is complete.