Acceleration Sensor: Testing and Inspection

Vertical Acceleration Sensor Inspection

1. Press the engine start/stop button to select the OFF mode.

2. Remove the vertical acceleration sensor Service and Repair. Do not disconnect the sensor connector.

3. Connect the HDS to the data link connector (DLC).

4. Start the engine, and wait 5 seconds.

5. With the HDS, check the VERTICAL_S VOLTAGE (F), (RR), or (LR) in the ACTIVE DAMPER SYSTEM DATA LIST at a "normal", "lay down", and "top down" each sensor positions by moving it (see table).










6. If the voltages shown on the HDS are within the specified voltage in the all positions, the vertical acceleration sensor is OK. If the voltages are out of specification in only one position, the sensor is faulty.

7. Press the engine start/stop button to select the OFF mode.

8. Install the vertical acceleration sensor in the proper position Service and Repair.