Schematic Reference: Automatic Level Control Schematics

Did you perform A Diagnostic System Check - Automatic Level Control?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check - Automatic Level Control

1. Install a scan tool.
2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
3. With a scan tool, command the ALC relay ON and OFF.

Does the ALC relay turn ON and OFF with each command?

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1. Turn OFF the ignition.
2. Disconnect the ALC relay.
3. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
4. Probe the coil side feed circuit of the ALC relay with a test lamp that is connected to a good ground.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

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1. Connect a test lamp between the automatic level control relay coil control circuit and the coil side feed circuit of the ALC relay.
2. With a scan tool, command the ALC relay ON and OFF .

Does the test lamp turn ON and OFF with each command?

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Does the test lamp remain illuminated with each command?

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Test the ALC relay coil control circuit for a short to voltage or an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Test the ALC relay coil supply voltage circuit for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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1. Turn OFF the ignition.
2. Disconnect the ALC compressor motor.
3. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
4. Probe the ALC compressor motor feed circuit with a test lamp connected to a good ground.
5. With a scan tool, command the ALC relay ON.

Did the test lamp illuminate?

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1. Turn OFF the ignition.
2. Measure the resistance of the ALC compressor ground circuit to a good ground.

Is the resistance lower than the specified value?

5 ohms

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Test the ALC compressor motor control circuit for an open. Refer to Circuit Testing in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Inspect for poor connections at the ALC relay. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Inspect for poor connections at the ALC compressor assembly. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the Rear Integration Module (RIM). Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Repair the high resistance/ open ALC compressor ground circuit. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

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Repair the coil side feed circuit of the ALC relay Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

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Replace the ALC relay .

Did you complete the replacement?

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Carefully inspect the air tube assembly and shocks for poor connection or leakage.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Replace the ALC compressor head assembly. Refer to Automatic Level Control Air Compressor Head Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

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Important: Perform the ALC relearn procedure.

Replace the RIM . Refer to Rear Integration Body Control Module Replacement in Body Control System.

Did you complete the replacement?

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Operate the system to verify the repair.

Does the system operate normally?

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System OK

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