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Circuit/System Testing
Test A
- Ignition OFF and all vehicle systems OFF. Disconnect the connector at the appropriate Suspension Position Sensor:
- DTC C103C = B11LF Front Suspension 4 Corner Leveling System Position Sensor - Left
- DTC C103D = B11LR Rear Suspension 2 or 4 Corner Air Leveling Position Sensor - Left
- DTC C103E = B11RF Front Suspension 4 Corner Leveling System Position Sensor - Right
- DTC C103F = B11RR Rear Suspension 2 or 4 Corner Air Leveling Position Sensor - Right
- Ignition ON.
- Verify a test lamp illuminates between the low reference circuit terminal 2 and ground.
- If test lamp does not illuminate
- Test the appropriate circuit for an open/high resistance:
- DTC C103C = Circuit 1206
- DTC C103D = Circuit 1209
- DTC C103E = Circuit 1212
- DTC C103F = Circuit 1215
- If an open/high resistance is found, repair the circuit fault.
- Go to next step: If an open/high resistance is not found
- Replace the K5 Automatic Level Control Module.
- Go to next step: If test lamp illuminates
- Test for 4.8 - 5.2 V between the 5 V reference circuit terminal 1 and ground.
- If less than 4.8 V
- Test the appropriate circuit for a short to ground:
- DTC C103C = Circuit 1205
- DTC C103D = Circuit 1208
- DTC C103E = Circuit 1211
- DTC C103F = Circuit 1214
- If a short to ground is found, repair the circuit fault.
- Go to next step: If a short to ground is not found
- Test the appropriate circuit for an open/high resistance:
- DTC C103C = Circuit 1205
- DTC C103D = Circuit 1208
- DTC C103E = Circuit 1211
- DTC C103F = Circuit 1214
- If an open/high resistance is found, repair the circuit fault.
- Go to next step: If an open/high resistance is not found
- Replace the K5 Automatic Level Control Module.
- If greater than 5.2 V
- Test the appropriate circuit for a short to voltage:
- DTC C103C = Circuit 1205
- DTC C103D = Circuit 1208
- DTC C103E = Circuit 1211
- DTC C103F = Circuit 1214
- If a short to voltage is found, repair the circuit fault.
- Go to next step: If a short to voltage is not found
- Replace the K5 Automatic Level Control Module.
- Go to next step: If between 4.8 - 5.2 V
- Ignition OFF. Disconnect the connector at the K5 Automatic Level Control Module. Ignition ON.
- Test for less than 1 V between the signal circuit terminal 3 and ground.
- If 1 V or greater
Repair the short to voltage on the appropriate circuit.
- Go to next step: If less than 1 V
- If 1 V or greater
- Ignition OFF.
- Test for infinite resistance between signal circuit terminal 3 and ground.
- If less than infinite resistance
Repair the short to ground on the circuit.
- Go to next step: If infinite resistance
- If less than infinite resistance
- Test for less than 2 Ω between signal circuit terminal 3 and the other end of the circuit.
- If greater than 2 Ω
Repair the open/high resistance on the circuit.
- Go to next step: If less than 2 Ω
- If greater than 2 Ω
- Replace the appropriate B11 Suspension Position Sensor.
- Operate vehicle under the Conditions for Running the DTC.
- Verify DTCs C103C, C103D, C103E, or C103F do not set.
- If any of the DTCs set
Replace the K5 Automatic Level Control Module.
- Go to next step: If none of the DTCs set
- If any of the DTCs set
- All OK.
Test B
- Verify that all B11 Suspension Position Sensors are installed properly and are not damaged.
- If all sensors are not installed properly or damage is found
- Reinstall Suspension Position Sensors properly or replace as necessary.
- Verify DTCs do not reset.
- If DTCs reset, replace the K5 Automatic Level Control Module.
- Go to next step: If DTCs do not reset
- All OK.
- Go to next step: If all sensors are installed properly and no damage is found
- Clear DTCs and operate the vehicle under Condition for Running the DTC.
- Verify DTCs do not reset.
- If any DTCs reset
Replace the appropriate B11 Suspension Position Sensor
- Go to next step: If DTCs do not reset
- If any DTCs reset
- All OK.
Test C
- Ignition ON.
- Adjust vehicle ride height to within specification using Inflate/Deflate functions in scan tool. Refer to: Trim Height Inspection , and Trim Height Specifications
- Perform Automatic Level Control Trim Height Learn procedure. Refer to: Automatic Level Control Trim Height Learn
- Clear DTCs.
- Verify DTCs do not reset.
- If DTCs reset
Replace the K5 Automatic Level Control Module
- Go to next step: If DTCs do not reset
- If DTCs reset
- All OK.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.