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Symptom Diagnosis

SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS

Symptom Possible Cause Diagnostic Test
Unable To Enter On-Demand Self-Test Or Pneumatic Test Defective Wiring, Multiplex Communications Network Or Vehicle Dynamics Module (1)
One Or More Corners Low & CHECK RIDE CONTROL Message Displayed 1.5-2 Minutes After Engine Start-Up Compressor Inoperative, Compressor Leak, Air Spring Leak Or Air Line Leak (2)
CHECK RIDE CONTROL - Message Displayed Less Than 5 Seconds After Start-Up Fault Is Detected (3)
CHECK RIDE CONTROL - Message Displayed (Random) Fault Is Detected (3)
CHECK RIDE CONTROL - Message Not Displayed Ride Very Rough Or Floaty Fault Is Detected (3)(4)(5)
CHECK RIDE CONTROL - Message Not displayed One Or More Corners High Or Low Fault Is Detected (3)(4)
One Or More Corners Drop Over Night Achieves Trim When Ignition Turned On Possible Air Leak (6) (3)
Steering and Ride Hard At All Times Defective Wring, Multiplex Communications Network Or Vehicle Dynamics Module (7)
CHECK RIDE CONTROL - Message Displayed 45-90 Seconds After Starting Vehicle Height Sensor Off Ball Stud, Height Sensor Circuit Open (3)(2)
(1) See Test Y.
(2) Ceck for trouble codes. If any codes are present, perform appropriate diagnostic test. If no codes are present and compressor does not operate, go to TEST W under DIAGNOSTIC TEST. If no codes are present and compressor operates, go to TEST X under DIAGNOSTIC TEST.
(3) Check for trouble codes and perform diagnostic test as necessary.
(4) DO NOT attempt to recalibrate ride height until system passes ON-DEMAND SELF TEST.
(5) If On-Demand self test and pneumatic test returns SYSTEM PASSED, recalibrate ride height. See RIDING HEIGHT under ADJUSTMENTS & INSPECTION. If no change is experienced, shock or strut may be damaged. Repair as necessary.
(6) A large drop in temperature over night causes air in air spring to contract. This will cause ALL corners to drop same amount, this is normal.
(7) See TEST Z.