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AD LR Shock Actuator Desired Position Not Detected



Shock Absorber Electronic Actuator Desired Position Not Detected - LH Rear

PINPOINT TEST AD: SHOCK ABSORBER ELECTRONIC ACTUATOR DESIRED POSITION NOT DETECTED-LH REAR:






PINPOINT TEST AD: SHOCK ABSORBER ELECTRONIC ACTUATOR DESIRED POSITION NOT DETECTED-LH REAR (Continued):






PINPOINT TEST AD: SHOCK ABSORBER ELECTRONIC ACTUATOR DESIRED POSITION NOT DETECTED-LH REAR (Continued):






PINPOINT TEST AD: SHOCK ABSORBER ELECTRONIC ACTUATOR DESIRED POSITION NOT DETECTED-LH REAR (Continued):






The Control Module did not receive a signal that the left rear shock absorber electronic actuator went to the desired position when activated. There are eight possible causes of the shock absorber electronic actuator not switching to the desired position:
1. SOFT and/or FIRM relay is inoperative.
2. SOFT or FIRM shock relay circuit is inoperative.
3. Vehicle wiring harness power supply circuit to left rear shock absorber electronic actuator is shorted to ground or has an open in it.
4. Left rear shock absorber electronic actuator position circuit is shorted to ground or has an open in it.
5. Vehicle wiring harness connector for left rear shock absorber electronic actuator does not have all wires in correct location.
6. Left rear shock absorber electronic actuator is inoperative.
7. Left rear spring and shock absorber assembly on vehicle is binding, preventing shock absorber electronic actuator from switching to desired position.
8. Control Module is inoperative.