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Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2006 🢒 DTS 🢒 Vehicle Control Systems 🢒 Vehicle DTC Information 🢒 DTC C0716 or C0717

Circuit Description

The air suspension inlet valve is controlled by the air suspension control module. The air suspension control module provides a switched path to voltage whenever inlet valve activity is required. The air suspension control module monitors the inlet valve circuity to determine if the voltage level agrees with the command state.

DTC Descriptors

This diagnostic procedure supports the following DTCs:

    • DTC C0716 Left Rear Actuator 2 Circuit
    • DTC C0717 Right Rear Actuator 2 Circuit

This vehicle has DTCs which include DTC Symptoms. For more information on DTC Symptoms, refer to DTC Symptom Description .

DTC Symptom

DTC Symptom Descriptor

00

No Additional Information

Conditions for Running the DTC

The ignition is ON.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

Air suspension control module senses inlet valve voltage does not agree with command state.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets
    • Air suspension functionality is suspended.
    • SERVICE SUSPENSION message is displayed.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

The DTC will clear when the condition for setting the DTC is removed.

Diagnostic Aids

This DTC is set when the inlet valve circuitry is shorted to ground, voltage, and open.

Test Description

The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.

  1. During the control valve operation, listen for an audible click. Command the ON and the OFF states. Repeat the commands as necessary.

    2.

  2. This step verifies that the air suspension control module is providing voltage to the control valve.

    3.

  3. This step tests for an open in the ground circuit to the control valve.

    4.

  4. This step tests for constant voltage to the control valve.

Step

Action

Yes

No

Schematic Reference: Suspension Controls Schematics

1

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle

2

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

Does the control valve turn ON and OFF with each command?

Go to Diagnostic Aids

Go to Step 3

3

  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the air suspension inlet valve connector.
  3. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  4. Connect a test lamp to ground.
  5. Probe the control circuit of the inlet valve with a test lamp that is connected to ground.
  6. With a scan tool, command the control valve ON and OFF.

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

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 5

4

  1. Connect a test lamp between the control circuit of the inlet valve and the ground circuit of the inlet valve.
  2. With a scan tool, command the control valve ON and OFF.

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

Go to Step 8

Go to Step 10

5

Does the test lamp remain illuminated with each command?

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 6

6

Test the control circuit of the inlet valve for a short to ground or an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 13

Go to Step 9

7

Test the control circuit of the inlet valve for a short to voltage. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 13

Go to Step 9

8

Inspect for poor connections at the inlet valve. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Wiring Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 13

Go to Step 11

9

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the air suspension control module. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Wiring Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 13

Go to Step 12

10

Repair the ground circuit of the inlet valve. Refer to Wiring Repairs .

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 13

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11

Replace the air spring compressor. Refer to Automatic Level Control Air Compressor Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 13

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12
  1. Replace the air suspension control module. Refer to Air Suspension Control Module Replacement for replacement.
  2. Perform the suspension position calibration procedure for the air suspension control module if necessary after checking trim height procedure. Refer to Suspension Position Calibration .

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 13

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13
  1. Use the scan tool in order to clear the DTCs.
  2. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC.

Does the DTC reset?

Go to Step 2

System OK