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Test Mode Procedure [08/2016 - ]

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  1. TEST MODE PROCEDURE 
    NOTE:
    • After replacing the absorber control ECU, it is necessary to perform registration of vehicle identification information. Vehicle identification information is automatically acquired when the system enters test mode.
    • When vehicle identification information has not been acquired, the "SPORT S+" indicator in the multi-information display blinks at 1-second intervals (1 second on and 1 second off). After vehicle identification information is acquired, the "SPORT S+" indicator in the multi-information display blinks at 0.125-second intervals (0.125 seconds on and 0.125 seconds off).

    HINT: 

    • When entering test mode, the absorber control ECU stores all the test mode DTCs first.

      After completing the check for each test mode item, the test mode DTCs whose deletion conditions are met are cleared.

      Some test mode DTCs may remain when only selected test mode items are being checked.

    • When the system returns to normal mode, all the test mode DTCs will be cleared.
    1. Turn the engine switch off.
    2. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    3. Turn the engine switch on (IG).
    4. Turn the Techstream on.
    5. Enter the following menus: Chassis / Air suspension / Utility / Signal Check.

      Chassis > Air suspension > Utility 

      Tester Display
      Signal Check
    6. Confirm that the system is in test mode by checking that the "SPORT S+" indicator in the multi-information display is blinking at 0.125-second intervals (0.125 seconds on and 0.125 seconds off).
    7. With the vehicle stationary on a level surface, wait for 1 second or more.
    8. Read the test mode DTCs by following the prompts on the Techstream screen.
    9. End test mode by following the prompts on the Techstream screen.
    10. Turn the engine switch off and disconnect the Techstream from the DLC3.
  2. TEST MODE DTC CHART 

    HINT: 

    When entering test mode, the absorber control ECU stores all the test mode DTCs. If the deletion conditions for a test mode DTC are met, it is cleared.

    1. If a trouble code is output during the test mode DTC check, check the circuit listed for that code. For details of each code, refer to Link for the respective DTC in the chart.
      DTC Code Detection Item Trouble Area Deletion Condition Link
      C1796 Front acceleration sensor RH circuit malfunction Absorber control ECU (Built into front acceleration sensor RH) With the vehicle stationary on a level surface, an acceleration sensor value that is within -1.96 to 1.96 m/s2 is received from the acceleration sensor for 1 second or more. Refer to DTC C1715: Front Acceleration Sensor RH Malfunction; DTC C1716: Front Acceleration Sensor LH Malfunction; DTC C1717: Rear Acceleration Sensor Malfunction; DTC C1796: Front Acceleration Sensor RH Malfunction (Test Mode DTC); DTC C1797: Front Acceleration Sensor LH Malfunction (Test Mode DTC); DTC C1798: Rear Acceleration Sensor Malfunction (Test Mode DTC) [08/2016 - 01/2023] , or refer to DTC C1715: Front Acceleration Sensor RH Malfunction; DTC C1716: Front Acceleration Sensor LH Malfunction; DTC C1717: Rear Acceleration Sensor Malfunction; DTC C1796: Front Acceleration Sensor RH Malfunction (Test Mode DTC); DTC C1797: Front Acceleration Sensor LH Malfunction (Test Mode DTC); DTC C1798: Rear Acceleration Sensor Malfunction (Test Mode DTC) [01/2023 - ]
      C1797 Front acceleration sensor LH circuit malfunction
      • Front acceleration sensor LH
      • Front acceleration sensor LH circuit
      • Absorber control ECU
      C1798 Rear acceleration sensor circuit malfunction
      • Rear acceleration sensor
      • Rear acceleration sensor circuit
      • Absorber control ECU