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Active Chassis






C2100-BATTERY VOLTAGE LOW





For a complete wiring diagram refer to Diagrams/Electrical Electrical Diagrams


- When Monitored:

Continuously.

- Set Condition:

The Automatic Sway-Bar System detects that system voltage is below 9.0 volts for 60 seconds.







Diagnostic Test


1. CHARGING SYSTEM DTCS PRESENT

Ignition on.

With the scan tool, select View DTCs in the Powertrain Control Module.

Are there any Charging System or related voltage DTCs present?

Yes

- Refer to the symptom list and perform any Charging System DTC diagnostic procedures before continuing with this test.

No

- Go to 2
-


2. DTC IS ACTIVE

With the scan tool, select View DTCs in the ASBS.

Is the status Active for this DTC?

Yes

- Go to 3

No

- Go to 5
-


3. (A959) FUSED B+ CIRCUIT OPEN OR HIGH RESISTANCE





Turn the ignition off.

Disconnect the ASBS harness connector.

Turn the ignition on.

With a 12-volt test light connected to ground, check the (A959) Fused B+ circuit in the ASBS harness connector.


NOTE: The test light must illuminate brightly. Compare the brightness to that of a direct connection to the battery.

Does the test light illuminate brightly?

Yes

- Go to 4

No

- Repair the (A959) Fused B+ circuit for an open circuit or high resistance.
- Perform ASBS VERIFICATION TEST. ASBS Verification Test


4. AUTOMATIC SWAY-BAR SYSTEM (ASBS)

View repair.

Repair

- Replace the Automatic Sway-Bar System Module.
- Perform ASBS VERIFICATION TEST. ASBS Verification Test


5. INTERMITTENT WIRING AND CONNECTORS

The conditions necessary to set this DTC are not present at this time.

Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors.

While monitoring the scan tool data relative to this circuit, wiggle test the wiring and connectors.

Look for the data to change or for the DTC to reset during the wiggle test.

Were any problems found?

Yes

- Repair as necessary.
- Perform ASBS VERIFICATION TEST. ASBS Verification Test

No

- Test complete.