2010 Cadillac CTS Sedan AWD V6-3.6L Page 752

2010 Cadillac CTS Sedan AWD V6-3.6L Page 752

C0696

DTC C0696

Diagnostic Instructions

* Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle (See: Testing and Inspection/Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview/Diagnostic System

Check - Vehicle) prior to using this diagnostic procedure.

* Review Strategy Based Diagnosis (See: Testing and Inspection/Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview/Strategy Based Diagnosis) for an

overview of the diagnostic approach.

* Diagnostic Procedure Instructions (See: Testing and Inspection/Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview/Diagnostic Procedure

Instructions) provides an overview of each diagnostic category.

DTC Descriptor

DTC C0696

- Position Sensor Overcurrent

Diagnostic Fault Information

Circuit/System Description

The electronic suspension control (ESC) module provides a common regulated reference voltage of approximately 5 volts to all of the position

sensors. The ESC module monitors this power supply for a malfunction that could prevent it from correctly regulating the supply voltage.

Conditions for Running the DTC

* Battery voltage is between 9-16 volts

* Ignition is ON

Conditions for Setting the DTC

* The ESC module senses suspension position sensor supply voltage under 4.75 volts or over 5.25 volts.

* The condition is detected for 1 second in 4 consecutive ignition cycles.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

* Commands speed dependent damping system and normal force signals to the default state.

* The ESC sends a message to the instrument panel cluster (IPC) to display a SERVICE RIDE CONTROL or SERVICE SUSPENSION

SYSTEM message.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

* A history DTC will clear after 100 consecutive ignition cycles if the condition for the malfunction is no longer present.