Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Circuit/System Verification
- Ignition ON.
- Using a scan tool, perform the control function Pneumatic Connection Pressure Test.
- Verify Pneumatic Connection Pressure Test passes and reservoir pressure is 4 - 20 bar.
- If test fails or pressure is not 4 - 20 bar
- Recharge the Automatic Level Control Air Supply Reservoir to 15 bar.
- Test for damage, improper seating, evidence of water/ice, or leaks using soapy water on the following components:
- Air Suspension Control Module Manifold
- Fittings
- Air line from the Air Suspension Control Module Manifold to the Automatic Level Control Air Supply Reservoir
- Automatic Level Control Air Supply Reservoir
- If damage, improper seating, evidence of water/ice, or leaks are found
Repair damage, improper seating, evidence of water/ice, or leaks
- Go to next step: If no damage, improper seating, evidence of water/ice, or leaks are found
- Replace the Air Suspension Control Module Manifold
- Go to next step: If test passes and pressure is 4 - 20 bar
- If test fails or pressure is not 4 - 20 bar
- Clear DTCs. Operate system under the Conditions for Running the DTC.
- Verify DTCs do not reset.
- If DTC sets
Replace the K5 Automatic Level Control Module
- Go to next step: If the DTC does not set
- If DTC sets
- All OK.
Scan tool control functions will be inhibited by any DTC present in the K5 Automatic Level Control Module. Refer to: Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List - Vehicle to resolve any DTCs necessary.
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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.