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Inspection and Verification

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis and 2009 Ford Crown Victoria. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE: Before diagnosing the air suspension system, carry out the vehicle dynamics module (VDM) self-test. If a DTC is present, follow the diagnosis and testing procedures. If no DTC is present, check the vehicle ride height by following Ride Height Adjustments .

If the system cannot reach the correct ride height, check all of the air tubes and connections for leaks, blockage or damage, height sensor integrity and/or compressor relay operation before installing a new air compressor.

  1. Verify the customer concern.
    2. NOTE: If the door ajar indicator is illuminated, repair the door ajar indicator. Refer to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (IC), MESSAGE CENTER, & WARNING CHIMES article.
  2. Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical and electrical damage.
    VISUAL INSPECTION CHART

    Mechanical Electrical
    • Restricted suspension movement
    • Excessive vehicle load
    • Cut, severed or crimped air tube(s)
    • Incorrectly mounted, damaged or disconnected height sensor
    • Damaged air spring(s)
    • Central junction box (CJB) fuse 13 (10A)
    • Battery junction box (BJB) fuses:
      • 5 (10A)
      • 112 (30A)
    • Wiring, terminals and connectors
    • Air suspension switch
    • Damaged air spring solenoid(s)
  3. If an obvious cause for an observed or reported concern is found, correct the cause (if possible) before proceeding to the next step.
    4. NOTE: Make sure to use the latest scan tool software release.
  4. If the cause is not visually evident, connect the scan tool to the data link connector (DLC).
    5. NOTE: The vehicle communication module (VCM) LED prove out confirms power and ground from the DLC are provided to the VCM.
  5. If the scan tool does not communicate with the VCM:
    • check the VCM connection to the vehicle.
    • check the scan tool connection to the VCM.
    • refer to MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK article, No Power To The Scan Tool, to diagnose no communication with the scan tool.
  6. If the scan tool does not communicate with the vehicle:
    • verify the ignition key is in the ON position.
    • verify the scan tool operation with a known good vehicle.
    • refer to MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK article to diagnose no response from the PCM.
  7. Carry out the network test.
    • If the scan tool responds with no communication for one or more modules, refer to MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK article.
    • If the network test passes, retrieve and record continuous memory DTCs.
  8. Clear the continuous DTCs and carry out the self-test diagnostics for the VDM.
  9. If the DTCs retrieved are related to the concern, go to Vehicle Dynamics Module (VDM) DTC Index . For all other DTCs, refer to MULTIFUNCTION ELECTRONIC MODULES article.
  10. If no DTCs related to the concern are retrieved, go to Symptom Chart .
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