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.
K5 Automatic Level Control Module
The K5 Automatic Level Control Module controls the system functions and detects failures. It relies on data from the following modules to function properly:
- Body Control Module (BCM)
- Engine Control Module (ECM)
- Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM)
- Center Stack Module (CSM)
- Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC)
- Transmission Control Module (TCM)
- Transfer Case Control Module (TCCM)
- Electronic Power Steering Module (EPS)
- Semi Active Damping System (SADS)
- Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM)
The K5 Automatic Level Control Module utilizes the following vehicle parameters alone or in combination with one another to establish a target ride height that is other than that selected by the driver or to control the type of movement (i.e. fast, slow, unattended) :
- Vehicle Speed
- Lateral Acceleration
- Longitudinal Acceleration
- Throttle Position
- Cruise Control Status
- Transmission Range Selection Status
- Stability Control System Status
- Semi-Active Damping System Status
- Vehicle Power Mode
- Suspension Position Sensors
- Air Spring Pressures
- Vehicle Load Shed
- Propulsion Active State
- Door/hood State
- Four-Wheel Drive State
- Steering Wheel Angle
- Alignment Mode
- Service Mode
- Seat Belt
- Logistics Mode
- Vehicle Battery Voltage
- Trailer Connection
- System Thermal Estimate
- Vehicle Load
- Spring Pressures
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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.