2006 Porsche Cayenne

2003-08 SUSPENSION Level Control - Diagnostics - 9pa_Cayenne

2003-08 SUSPENSION

Level Control - Diagnostics - 9pa_Cayenne

LEVEL CONTROL
INTRODUCTION

NOTE: The basic equipment of the Cayenne includes the level control module. The
PASM function (Porsche Active Suspension Management) can also be
integrated into the level control module. This enhanced control module is
known as the level control module with PASM. The assembly and service
number are identical for both control modules. The following troubleshooting
diagnosis can be applied to both control module types. To simplify matters, the
control module is always referred to as the level control module in the following
description. An independent check must therefore be made to ascertain which
type of control module is installed. The difference between the two types of
control module, from the point of view of diagnostics, is that the fault codes
0142, 0143, 0144 and 0145 cannot occur for the level control module. In
addition, various menu and selection functions in the 9588 Porsche System
Tester II are not used.

NOTE: The following troubleshooting diagnosis has been geared only towards left-
hand drive vehicles and describes only these types of vehicles. In some cases,
specified plugs and sockets may be assigned differently in right-hand drive
vehicles, which can lead to incorrect interpretations during troubleshooting and
to unforeseen accidents. Therefore, no work should be performed on right-hand
drive vehicles without the correct wiring diagram and troubleshooting
diagnosis description.

Level control

Level control diagnosis software number: from 0101

Cayenne as of model year 2003

Level control with PASM (Porsche Active Suspension Management)

Level control with PASM diagnosis software number: from 0201

Cayenne as of model year 2003

General instructions/safety instructions

The following points must be observed during vehicle diagnosis:

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 After the battery is connected, volatile memories must be reprogrammed. In the case of radio coding and
tuning, the customer must be informed of decoding and the deleted tuner memory. Carry out work
instruction after disconnecting the battery. Refer to 90 IN Work instructions after disconnecting the
battery - as of MY 2003 (All Models Except Cayenne S TIO Titan) must be observed.
 After troubleshooting or repairs, erase the fault memory with the 9588 Porsche System Tester II and carry
out a test drive.
 After the test drive, read out the fault memory again with the 9588 Porsche System Tester II.

WARNING: Danger of injury through triggering of driver's airbag

 9588 Never hang the Porsche System Tester II over the steering
wheel.

WARNING: Danger of injury and damage due to unusual vehicle handling when plugs
or components are disconnected!

 Never disconnect plugs when the vehicle is in motion or drive the

vehicle with plugs disconnected.
 Drive only with all parts fully installed and connected.

WARNING: Danger of personal injury from lowering vehicle independently when

working on and underneath the vehicle!

 The normal level must always be set and the level control switched
off when the vehicle is raised with the jack or platform lift.

WARNING: Danger of personal injury from moving vehicle independently with gear
engaged and engine running!

 Before starting the engine in a vehicle with manual transmission,

take the vehicle out of gear and put the hand brake on firmly.
 Before starting the engine in a vehicle with automatic transmission,
move the selector lever to position V and put the hand brake on
firmly.

CAUTION: Danger of injury and material damage if the wheel carrier is raised
incorrectly!

 Do not raise the wheel suspension higher than the normal vehicle
position (vehicle resting on wheels)! When raising, use a suitable
intermediate layer (hard rubber)!
 Do not damage the brake cover plate!

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CAUTION: The vehicle rises when the air springs are filled!

CAUTION: Danger of damage due to improper handling of batteries and control

module plug connections!

 Never disconnect battery with engine running.

 Never start engine if battery terminal clamps are not connected
securely.
 Never pull off or push on plug connections for the control modules or
other electronic components when the ignition is switched on.
 Always disconnect the negative terminal of the battery and pull off all
plug connections to the vehicle electrical system control module
when carrying out welding work on the vehicle.

NOTE: If a relay fault or multiple valve faults are recorded, check the system's plug
connections for correct contacts.

Fault code setting conditions

Fault codes can be set in several circumstances, e.g.:

 battery disconnected
 plug connections disconnected
 faulty coding
 power failure
 etc.

In these circumstances, no fault is present in the system and the fault memory must be erased.

Troubleshooting procedure

Troubleshooting can only be performed when the fault is present. In other words, specific troubleshooting can
only be performed in accordance with instructions (given under Diagnosis/troubleshooting for each fault code)
if the entry has the status 'present' in the fault memory.

If the fault is currently 'not present', please check the following:

 Diagnosis conditions are met; if necessary perform a short test or test drive
 All plug connections and ground points of the affected current path are OK.
 Set all wiring harnesses of the affected current path to a state that corresponds to driving by pulling and
shaking them (loose contact).

Diagnostic conditions

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NOTE: Important! Always connect a suitable battery charging device to the vehicle
electrical system battery or to the designated jump-start terminal before starting
diagnosis. All unnecessary loads must also be switched off.

NOTE: The fault can only be identified if the requirements listed under 'Diagnostic
conditions' are met. For this reason, the specified procedure must be observed
after a fault is repaired:

1. Erase fault memory.

2. Satisfy the requirements listed under 'Diagnostic conditions'.
3. Read out fault memory again.

Possible causes of fault

NOTE: The 'possible causes of fault' that are responsible for the fault are listed here.
Please note that in certain circumstances further faults can be stored in the
fault memory after troubleshooting (e.g. if plugs are disconnected). After
carrying out repairs, read out the fault memory of all control modules and erase
any faults.

Diagnosis/troubleshooting

NOTE: The fault memory Info key [F8] on the 9588 Porsche System Tester II can be
used to access the 'extended fault memory'. The following information can be
displayed:

Fault type

The following fault types are possible:

 no display
 upper limit value exceeded
 lower limit value not reached
 mechanical fault
 no signal/communication
 no or incorrect basic setting/adaptation
 short circuit to B+
 short circuit to ground
 implausible signal
 open circuit/short circuit to ground
 open circuit/short circuit to B+
 open circuit

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 electrical fault in electric circuit

 please read out fault memory
 faulty
 cannot be checked now

Fault status

The following status types are possible:

 present
 not present

This information should be saved using the Save key [F4] and printed out.

NOTE: Visual inspection: During troubleshooting, please check first that the affected
pins on the level control module plug connection are neither damaged nor
corroded. The wiring and plugs of the affected components must also be
checked for external damage and correct contacts. Repair damaged or corroded
pins if possible, otherwise replace affected pins. Repair or replace damaged
wires.

NOTE: Battery voltage and signals: A battery voltage of between 11.4 and 14.5 V is
required for troubleshooting. This must be checked and provided if necessary.
Both signals and voltages as well as components or fuses (input side) must be
guaranteed on the vehicle electrical system.

NOTE: Specified resistance values are based on an ambient temperature of 20°C.

TOOLS

WARNING: Danger of personal injury while working with special tools

 9588 Never hang the Porsche System Tester II over the steering
wheel

NOTE: Plug contacts are optimally designed to suit the plug system. Operations on
pins can cause contact problems. Always use suitable measurement tools for
adapter plugs and test cables.

BATTERY CHARGING DEVICE

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Fig. 1: Identifying Battery Charging Device

Courtesy of PORSCHE OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

9588 PORSCHE SYSTEM TESTER II

Fig. 2: Identifying 9588 Porsche System Tester II

Courtesy of PORSCHE OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE DIGITAL MULTIMETER

Fig. 3: Identifying Commercially Available Digital Multimeter

Courtesy of PORSCHE OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

9684 MEASUREMENT TOOL SET

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Fig. 4: Identifying 9684 Measurement Tool Set

Courtesy of PORSCHE OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

COMPONENT ARRANGEMENT

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Fig. 5: Identifying Component Arrangement Of Level Control

Courtesy of PORSCHE OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

a. CAN drive
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1. Suction line for compressor

2. Air-spring strut, front axle, right
3. Body acceleration sensor, front right
 2x front and 1x rear

4. Vehicle level sensor, front right

 At the top of the control arm

5. Wheel acceleration sensor, front right

 1x on each air-spring strut on the front axle

6. Pressure pipes
7. Air-spring strut, front axle, left
8. Wheel acceleration sensor, front left
 1x on each air-spring strut on the front axle

9. Vehicle level sensor, front left

 At the top of the control arm

10. Body acceleration sensor, front left

 2x front and 1x rear

11. Compressor
12. Valve block
13. Instrument cluster
14. Compressed air connection
 Installed below seat frame, front right

15. Selector switch (level control module)

16. Accumulator, front
17. Vehicle level sensor, rear right
 At the top of the control arm

18. Air-spring strut, rear axle, right

19. Body acceleration sensor, rear right
 2x front and 1x rear

20. Level control module

 Both control module types (with/without PASM) installed in the same location

21. Vehicle level sensor, rear left

 At the top of the control arm

22. Air-spring strut, rear axle, left

23. Accumulator, rear

CONNECTOR ASSIGNMENT
LEVEL CONTROL MODULE
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Fig. 6: Identifying Level Control Module Connector Assignments

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WIRING HARNESS PLUG A, 81-PIN, LEVEL CONTROL MODULE

CONNECTOR PINS REFERENCE

Pin Designation Pin Designation
1 Terminal 31 2 Terminal 31
3 Terminal 15 4 Terminal 30
5 Terminal 30 6 to 16 Not used
Air-spring valve, rear right 'ground Air-spring valve, front left 'ground
17 18
activation' activation'
Air-spring valve, front right 'ground
19 20 Air-spring valve, rear left 'ground activation'
activation'
21 to
Not used 25 Signal for headlight beam adjustment
24
26 to
Not used 31 Compressor relay 'ground activation'
30
32 Not used 33 Vent valve 'ground activation'
34 Accumulator valve 'ground activation' 35 Not used
36 Compressor relay 'B+ activation' 37 Solenoid block 'B+ activation'
38 to
Not used 43 Air-spring valve (vent) 'B+ activation'
42
44 to
Not used 46 Selector switch (level control module)
45
47 to
Not used 53 Door signal
52
54 Tyre filling connection 1 55 Tyre filling connection 2
56 to
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60 Not used 61 CAN 'high'

Power supply for vehicle level sensor, front
62 Not used 63
left
Power supply for vehicle level sensor, rear Power supply for vehicle level sensor, front
64 65
left right
Power supply for vehicle level sensor, rear
66 67 Power supply for pressure sensor
right
68 to
Not used 74 Ground for vehicle level sensor, rear right
73
75 Ground for vehicle level sensor, rear left 76 Ground for vehicle level sensor, front right
78 to
77 Ground for vehicle level sensor, front left Not used
79
80 Not used 81 CAN 'low'

WIRING HARNESS PLUG B, 40-PIN, LEVEL CONTROL MODULE (PIN ASSIGNMENT

INCLUDES PASM)

CONNECTOR PINS REFERENCE

Pin Designation Pin Designation
82 Signal for vehicle level sensor, front left 83 Signal for vehicle level sensor, front right
84 Signal for pressure sensor 85 Signal for temperature sensor
Signal for wheel acceleration sensor on air- Signal for wheel acceleration sensor on air-
86 spring strut, front left 87 spring strut, front right
(only with PASM) (only with PASM)
88 Not used 89 Not used
90 Signal for vehicle level sensor, rear left 91 Signal for vehicle level sensor, rear right
92 Ground for pressure sensor 93 Ground for temperature sensor
Signal for body acceleration sensor, front left Signal for body acceleration sensor, front right
94 95
(only with PASM) (only with PASM)
Signal for body acceleration sensor, rear
96 97 Not used
(only with PASM)
Ground for wheel acceleration sensor on air- Ground for wheel acceleration sensor on air-
98 spring strut, front left 99 spring strut, front right
(only with PASM) (only with PASM)
Ground for tire filling connection on air-spring
100 101 Not used
strut, rear left
Ground for body acceleration sensor, front left Ground for body acceleration sensor, front right
102 103
(only with PASM) (only with PASM)
Ground for body acceleration sensor, rear
104 105 Not used
(only with PASM)
Power supply for body acceleration sensor, Power supply for wheel acceleration sensor on
106 front right 107 air-spring strut, front right
(only with PASM) (only with PASM)

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Power supply for body acceleration sensor, rear

108 Not used 109 left
(only with PASM)
Power supply for wheel acceleration sensor on Power supply for body acceleration sensor,
110 air-spring strut, front right 111 front left
(only with PASM) (only with PASM)
112 Not used 113 Not used
Air-spring strut, rear left 'low' Air-spring strut, front left 'high'
114 115
(only with PASM) (only with PASM)
Air-spring strut, front right 'high' Air-spring strut, front left 'low'
116 117
(only with PASM) (only with PASM)
Air-spring strut, front right 'low' Air-spring strut, rear left 'high'
118 119
(only with PASM) (only with PASM)
Air-spring strut, rear right 'low' Air-spring strut, rear right 'high'
120 121
(only with PASM) (only with PASM)

FAULT OVERVIEW

NOTE: If the fault code 0003 'Control unit faulty' is displayed in the 9588 Porsche
System Tester II but the red warning 'Air spring warning' in the instrument
cluster does not appear, the fault can be erased.

FAULT CODE REFERENCE CHART

Fault
Fault text Fault effects
code
 Red warning in instrument cluster: 'Air spring
warning'
0003 Control unit faulty  Control not possible
 Control not possible (PASM)
 Vehicle lowered to lowest level wheel by wheel
 Yellow warning in instrument cluster: 'Air spring
0135 Wheel acceleration sensor, front left faulty, workshop'
 Control not possible (PASM)
 Yellow warning in instrument cluster: 'Air spring
0136 Wheel acceleration sensor, front right faulty, workshop'
 Control not possible (PASM)
 Yellow warning in instrument cluster: 'Air spring
0139 Body acceleration sensor, front left faulty, workshop'
 Control not possible (PASM)

0140 Body acceleration sensor, front right  Yellow warning in instrument cluster: 'Air spring
faulty, workshop'
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 Control not possible (PASM)

 Yellow warning in instrument cluster: 'Air spring
0141 Rear body acceleration sensor faulty, workshop'
 Control not possible (PASM)
 Yellow warning in instrument cluster: 'Air spring
Damping adjustment valve, front left
0142 faulty, workshop'
(only with PASM)
 Control not possible (PASM)
 Yellow warning in instrument cluster: 'Air spring
Damping adjustment valve, front right
0143 faulty, workshop'
(only with PASM)
 Control not possible (PASM)
 Yellow warning in instrument cluster: 'Air spring
Damping adjustment valve, rear left
0144 faulty, workshop'
(only with PASM)
 Control not possible (PASM)
 Yellow warning in instrument cluster: 'Air spring
Damping adjustment valve, rear right
0145 faulty, workshop'
(only with PASM)
 Control not possible (PASM)
 Yellow warning in instrument cluster: 'Air spring
Power supply for front right/rear left
0146 faulty, workshop'
body acceleration sensor
 Control not possible (PASM)
 Yellow warning in instrument cluster: 'Air spring
Power supply for front left body
0147 faulty, workshop'
acceleration sensor
 Control not possible (PASM)
No or incorrect basic setting/coding or  Yellow warning in instrument cluster: 'Air spring
0149
programming faulty, workshop'
 Yellow warning in instrument cluster: 'Air spring
0311 Tyre filling connection faulty, workshop'
 Cannot raise

0532 Power supply  Yellow warning in instrument cluster: 'Air spring

faulty, workshop'
 Red warning in instrument cluster: 'Air spring
warning'
0668 Vehicle voltage, terminal 30
 Control not possible
 Inclination control not possible (PASM)
 Yellow warning in instrument cluster: 'Air spring
faulty, workshop'
0774 Vehicle level sensor, rear left
 Control not possible
 Inclination control not possible

 Yellow warning in instrument cluster: 'Air spring

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faulty, workshop'
0775 Vehicle level sensor, rear right  Control not possible
 Inclination control not possible
 Yellow warning in instrument cluster: 'Air spring
faulty, workshop'
0776 Vehicle level sensor, front left
 Control not possible
 Inclination control not possible
 Yellow warning in instrument cluster: 'Air spring
0778 Steering-angle sensor faulty, workshop'
 Inclination control not possible (PASM)
 Red warning in instrument cluster: 'Air spring
0805 Spring strut valve, front left warning'
 Control not possible
 Red warning in instrument cluster: 'Air spring
0806 Spring strut valve, front right warning'
 Control not possible
 Red warning in instrument cluster: 'Air spring
0807 Spring strut valve, rear left warning'
 Control not possible
 Red warning in instrument cluster: 'Air spring
0808 Spring strut valve, rear right warning'
 Control not possible
 Red warning in instrument cluster: 'Air spring
warning'
1042 Control unit not coded
 Control not possible
 Inclination control not possible (PASM)
 Yellow warning in instrument cluster: 'Air spring
faulty, workshop'
1312 CAN drive
 Lowering to lowest level
 Inclination control not possible (PASM)

1314 DME control unit  Yellow warning in instrument cluster: 'Air spring
faulty, workshop'
 Yellow warning in instrument cluster: 'Air spring
faulty, workshop'
1316 PSM control unit
 Lowering to lowest level
 Inclination control not possible (PASM)
1317 Instrument cluster  Control not possible
1324 Transfer box control unit  Control not possible
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 Red warning in instrument cluster: 'Air spring

1397 Vent solenoid valve warning'
 Control not possible

1398 Doors/rear lid signal  Control also incorrectly possible when doors/rear
lid of stationary vehicle are open
 Yellow warning in instrument cluster: 'Air spring
1399 Compressor relay faulty, workshop'
 Cannot raise
 Red warning in instrument cluster: 'Air spring
1400 Control position not adjustable warning'
 Control not possible

1437 Control position not learned  Manual control not possible (via the selector
switch)
 Red warning in instrument cluster: 'Air spring
warning'
1487 System function test faulty  Vehicle lowered onto to buffers wheel by wheel
 Control not possible
 Control not possible (PASM)

1575 Manual control switched off  Yellow warning in instrument cluster: 'Air spring
faulty, workshop'
1577 Overtemperature  Cannot raise
 Red warning in instrument cluster: 'Air spring
warning'
1598 Vehicle voltage, terminal 30
 Control not possible
 Inclination control not possible (PASM)
 Red warning in instrument cluster: 'Air spring
Power supply for vehicle level sensors,
1767 warning'
left
 Control not possible
 Red warning in instrument cluster: 'Air spring
Power supply for vehicle level sensors,
1768 warning'
right
 Control not possible
 Yellow warning in instrument cluster: 'Air spring
faulty, workshop'
1769 Vehicle level sensor, front right  Control not possible
 Inclination control not possible (PASM)
 Inclination control not possible
 Shortened compressor operation time
1770 Compressor temperature sensor
 Limited system availability
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1772 Pressure sensor signal lead  Yellow warning in instrument cluster: 'Air spring
faulty, workshop'
 Yellow warning in instrument cluster: 'Air spring
1773 Accumulator valve faulty, workshop'
 Cannot raise

1776 Selector switch  Yellow warning in instrument cluster: 'Air spring

faulty, workshop'
1780 Vehicle level sensor  Yellow warning in instrument cluster: 'Air spring
faulty, workshop'
1781 Extreme vehicle inclination  Lowering to lowest level
2250 Valve operating time exceeded  Lowering to lowest level

FAULT CODE 0003

CONTROL UNIT FAULTY

NOTE:  Only if the fault code 0003 'Control unit faulty' appears in the Porsche
System Tester II No. 9588 in conjunction with the red warning in the
instrument cluster 'Air spring warning', can a fault in the control unit be
assumed.
 If no red warning is present in the instrument cluster or if the logo 'Air
spring warning' is not displayed, then the fault can be erased without
troubleshooting.

Diagnostic conditions

 Ignition on for at least 6 minutes

 Internal control unit (level control) function test

Possible cause of fault

 Incorrect interpretation in control unit software

 Control unit (level control) faulty

Affected pins

DIAGNOSIS/TROUBLESHOOTING

DIAGNOSIS/TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE
Work instruction Display OK If not OK

1 Ignition on for at least 6 minutes No warning in instrument cluster Red warning in instrument cluster
Go to Erase fault memory Go to Step 2
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--> End
2 Replace control unit (level control) --> End

FAULT CODE 0135

WHEEL ACCELERATION SENSOR, FRONT LEFT

Diagnostic conditions

 Ignition on
 Internal level control module function test

Possible cause of fault

 Open circuit in the wiring of pin 86 of the level control module

 Short circuit to ground in the wiring in pin 86 of the level control module
 Level control module receives implausible signal from wheel acceleration sensor
 Wheel acceleration sensor faulty
 Level control module faulty

Affected pins

Level control module, plug B:

 Pin 86

Wheel acceleration sensor, front left, plug B:

 Pin 2

Diagnosis/troubleshooting

DIAGNOSIS/TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE
Display
Work instruction If not OK
OK
 Switch off ignition.
 Pull off plug on front left wheel Repair or
acceleration sensor. ~5V replace
Check power supply for front left
1  Switch on ignition. Go to wiring
wheel acceleration sensor
Step 2 harness.
 Measure voltage between plug B of --> End
front left wheel acceleration sensor
'pins 1 and 3'.

 Switch off ignition.

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 Pull plug B off level control module.

 Pull plug B off front left wheel Repair or
Check wiring between front left
acceleration sensor. < 0.3 V replace
wheel acceleration sensor and level
2  Switch on ignition. Go to wiring
control module for short circuit to
Step 3 harness.
B+  Measure voltage between level --> End
control module plug B 'pins 86, 98,
110' and ground.
Repair or
Check wiring between front left  Switch off ignition. infinity
replace
wheel acceleration sensor and level  Measure resistance between level ohms
3 wiring
control module for short circuit to control module plug B 'pins 86, 98, Go to
harness.
ground 110' and ground. Step 4
--> End
Repair or
 Measure resistance between level <5
Check wiring between front left replace
4 wheel acceleration sensor and level control module plug B 'pins 86, 98, ohms wiring
control module for open circuit 110' and front left wheel acceleration Go to harness.
sensor plug B 'pins 2, 3, 1'. Step 5
--> End
Repair or
Check wiring between front left  Measure resistance in the individual infinity
replace
wheel acceleration sensor and level level control module wires on plug B ohms
5 wiring
control module for short circuit between 'pins 86 and 98', 'pins 86 and Go to harness.
with respect to each other 110', and 'pins 98 and 110'. Step 6
--> End
6 Replace front left wheel acceleration sensor --> End Go to Step 7
7 Replace level control module --> End

FAULT CODE 0136

WHEEL ACCELERATION SENSOR, FRONT RIGHT

Diagnostic conditions

 Ignition on
 Internal level control module function test

Possible cause of fault

 Open circuit in wire from control unit (level control) pin 87

 Short circuit to ground in wire from control unit (level control) pin 87
 Level control module receives implausible signal from wheel acceleration sensor
 Wheel acceleration sensor faulty
 Level control module faulty

Affected pins

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Level control module, plug B:

 Pin 87

Wheel acceleration sensor, front right, plug B:

 Pin 2

Diagnosis/troubleshooting

DIAGNOSIS/TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE
Display
Work instruction If not OK
OK
 Switch off ignition.
 Pull off plug on front right wheel Repair or
acceleration sensor. ~5V replace
Check power supply for front right
1  Switch on ignition. Go to wiring
wheel acceleration sensor
Step 2 harness.
 Measure voltage between plug B of --> End
front right wheel acceleration sensor
'pins 1 and 3'.
 Switch off ignition.
 Pull plug B off level control module.
Repair or
Check wiring between front right  Pull plug B off front right wheel < 0.3 V replace
wheel acceleration sensor and level acceleration sensor.
2 Go to wiring
control module for short circuit to Switch on ignition.
 Step 3 harness.
B+
 Measure voltage between level --> End
control module plug B 'pins 87, 99,
107' and ground.
Repair or
Check wiring between front right  Switch off ignition. infinity
replace
wheel acceleration sensor and level  Measure resistance between level ohms
3 wiring
control module for short circuit to control module plug B 'pins 87, 99,Go to
harness.
ground 107' and ground. Step 4
--> End
 Measure resistance between level Repair or
<5
Check wiring between front right control module plug B 'pins 87, 99, ohms replace
4 wheel acceleration sensor and level 107' and front right wheel wiring
Go to
control module for open circuit acceleration sensor plug B 'pins 2, 3, Step 5 harness.
1'. --> End
Repair or
Check wiring between front right Measure resistance in the level control infinity
replace
wheel acceleration sensor and level module wires on plug B between 'pins 87 ohms
5 wiring
control module for short circuit and 99', 'pins 87 and 107', and 'pins 99 and Go to
harness.
with respect to each other 107'. Step 6
--> End

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6 Replace front right wheel acceleration sensor --> End Go to Step 7

7 Replace level control module --> End

FAULT CODE 0139

BODY ACCELERATION SENSOR, FRONT LEFT

Diagnostic conditions

 Ignition on
 Internal level control module function test

Possible cause of fault

 Open circuit in the wiring in pin 94 of the level control module

 Short circuit to ground in the wiring in pin 94 of the level control module
 Level control module receives implausible signal from body acceleration sensor
 Body acceleration sensor faulty
 Level control module faulty

Affected pins

Level control module, plug B:

 Pin 94

Body acceleration sensor, front left:

 Pin 2

Diagnosis/troubleshooting

DIAGNOSIS/TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE
Display
Work instruction If not OK
OK
 Switch off ignition.
 Pull off plug on front left body Repair or
acceleration sensor. ~5V replace
Check power supply for front left
1  Switch on ignition. Go to wiring
body acceleration sensor
Step 2 harness.
 Measure voltage between plug of front --> End
left body acceleration sensor 'pins 1
and 3'.

 Switch off ignition.

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 Pull plug B off level control module.

 Pull off plug on front left body Repair or
Check wiring between front left
acceleration sensor. < 0.3 V replace
body acceleration sensor and level
2  Switch on ignition. Go to wiring
control module for short circuit to
Step 3 harness.
B+  Measure voltage between level control --> End
module plug B 'pins 94, 102, 111' and
ground.
Repair or
Check wiring between front left  Switch off ignition. infinity
replace
body acceleration sensor and level  Measure resistance between level ohms
3 wiring
control module for short circuit to Go to
control module plug B 'pins 94, 102, harness.
ground 111' and ground. Step 4
--> End
Repair or
 Measure resistance between level <5
Check wiring between front left replace
4 body acceleration sensor and level control module plug B 'pins 94, 102, ohms wiring
control module for open circuit 111' and front left body acceleration Go to harness.
sensor 'pins 2, 3, 1'. Step 5
--> End
Repair or
Check wiring between front left  Measure resistance in the individual infinity
replace
body acceleration sensor and level level control module wires on plug B ohms
5 wiring
control module for short circuit between 'pins 94 and 102', 'pins 94 Go to
harness.
with respect to each other and 111', and 'pins 102 and 111'. Step 6
--> End
6 Replace front left body acceleration sensor --> End Go to Step 7
7 Replace level control module --> End

FAULT CODE 0140

BODY ACCELERATION SENSOR, FRONT RIGHT

Diagnostic conditions

 Ignition on
 Internal level control module function test

Possible cause of fault

 Open circuit in the wiring of pin 95 of the level control module

 Short circuit to ground in the wiring of pin 95 of the level control module
 Level control module receives implausible signal from body acceleration sensor
 Body acceleration sensor faulty
 Level control module faulty

Affected pins

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Level control module, plug B:

 Pin 95

Body acceleration sensor, front right:

 Pin 2

Diagnosis/troubleshooting

DIAGNOSIS/TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE
Display
Work instruction If not OK
OK
 Switch off ignition.
 Pull off plug on front right body Repair or
acceleration sensor. ~5V replace
Check power supply for front right
1  Switch on ignition. Go to wiring
body acceleration sensor:
Step 2 harness.
 Measure voltage between plug of --> End
front right body acceleration sensor
'pins 1 and 3'.
 Switch off ignition.
 Pull plug B off level control module.
Repair or
Check wiring between front right  Pull off plug on front right body < 0.3 V replace
body acceleration sensor and level acceleration sensor.
2 Go to wiring
control module for short circuit to Switch on ignition.
 Step 3 harness.
B+:
 Measure voltage between level --> End
control module plug B 'pins 95, 103,
106' and ground.
Repair or
Check wiring between front right  Switch off ignition. infinity
replace
body acceleration sensor and level  Measure resistance between level ohms
3 wiring
control module for short circuit to control module plug B 'pins 95, 103,Go to
harness.
ground: 106' and ground. Step 4
--> End
Repair or
 Measure resistance between level <5
Check wiring between front right replace
4 body acceleration sensor and level control module plug B 'pins 95, 103, ohms wiring
control module for open circuit: 106' and front right body acceleration Go to harness.
sensor 'pins 2, 3, 1'. Step 5
--> End
Repair or
Check wiring between front right  Measure resistance in the individual infinity
replace
body acceleration sensor and level level control module wires on plug B ohms
5 wiring
control module for short circuit between 'pins 95 and 103', 'pins 95 Go to
harness.
with respect to each other: and 106', and 'pins 103 and 106'. Step 6
--> End
6 Replace front right body acceleration sensor. --> End Go to Step 7
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7 Replace level control module. --> End

FAULT CODE 0141

REAR BODY ACCELERATION SENSOR

Diagnostic conditions

 Ignition on
 Internal level control module function test

Possible cause of fault

 Open circuit in the wiring of pin 96 of the level control module

 Short circuit to ground in the wiring of pin 96 of the level control module
 Level control module receives implausible signal from body acceleration sensor
 Body acceleration sensor faulty
 Level control module faulty

Affected pins

Level control module, plug B:

 Pin 96

Rear body acceleration sensor:

 Pin 2

Diagnosis/troubleshooting

DIAGNOSIS/TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE
Display
Work instruction If not OK
OK
 Switch off ignition.
Repair or
 Pull off plug on rear body acceleration
~5V replace
Check power supply for rear body sensor.
1 Go to wiring
acceleration sensor:  Switch on ignition. Step 2 harness.
 Measure voltage between plug on rear --> End
body acceleration sensor 'pins 1 and 3'.

 Switch off ignition.

 Pull plug B off level control module. Repair or
Check wiring between rear body  Pull off plug on rear body acceleration < 0.3 V replace
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acceleration sensor and level sensor. Go to wiring

control module for short circuit to  Switch on ignition. Step 3 harness.
2 B+:  Measure voltage between level control
--> End
module plug B 'pins 96, 104, 109' and
ground.
Repair or
Check wiring between rear body  Switch off ignition. infinity
replace
acceleration sensor and level  Measure resistance between level ohms
3 wiring
control module for short circuit to control module plug B 'pins 96, 104, Go to
harness.
ground: 109' and ground. Step 4
--> End
Repair or
 Measure resistance between level <5
Check wiring between rear body replace
4 acceleration sensor and level control module plug B 'pins 96, 104, ohms wiring
control module for open circuit: 109' and rear body acceleration sensor Go to harness.
'pins 2, 3, 1'. Step 5
--> End
Repair or
Check wiring between rear body  Measure resistance in the individual infinity replace
acceleration sensor and level level control module wires on plug B ohms
5 wiring
control module for short circuit between 'pins 96 and 104', 'pins 96 and Go to harness.
with respect to each other: 109', and 'pins 104 and 109'. Step 6
--> End
6 Replace rear body acceleration sensor. --> End Go to Step 7
7 Replace level control module. --> End

FAULT CODE 0142

DAMPING ADJUSTMENT VALVE, FRONT LEFT

Diagnostic conditions

 Ignition on
 Internal level control module function test

Possible cause of fault

 Short circuit to ground or open circuit in the wiring of pin 115 of the level control module (electrical fault
in electric circuit)
 Short circuit in pins 115 and 117 of the level control module wiring with respect to each other (electrical
fault in electric circuit)
 Short circuit to B+ in the wiring of pin 115 of the level control module (electrical fault in electric circuit)
 Short circuit to B+ or open circuit in the wiring of pin 117 of the level control module (electrical fault in
electric circuit)
 Short circuit to B+ in the wiring of pin 117 of the level control module (electrical fault in electric circuit)
 Damping adjustment valve faulty
 Level control module faulty
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Affected pins

Level control module, plug B:

 Pin 115
 Pin 117

Front left damping adjustment valve, plug A:

 Pin 1
 Pin 2

Diagnosis/troubleshooting

DIAGNOSIS/TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE
Display
Work instruction If not OK
OK
 Switch off ignition.
 Pull plug B off level control
module. Repair or
Check wiring between front left
 Pull plug A off front left damping < 0.3 V replace
damping adjustment valve and level
1 adjustment valve. Go to wiring
control module for short circuit to
Switch on ignition. Step 2 harness.
B+: 
--> End
 Measure voltage between level
control module plug B 'pins 115,
117' and ground.
Repair or
Check wiring between front left  Switch off ignition. infinity
replace
damping adjustment valve and level  Measure resistance between level ohms
2 wiring
control module for short circuit to control module plug B 'pins 115, Go to
harness.
ground: 117' and ground. Step 3
--> End
Repair or
Check wiring between front left  Measure resistance between level < 5 replace
control module plug B 'pins 115, ohms
3 damping adjustment valve and level wiring
117' and front left damping Go to
control module for open circuit: harness.
adjustment valve 'pins 1, 2'. Step 4
--> End
Repair or
Check wiring between front left infinity
 Measure resistance of the individual ohms replace
damping adjustment valve and level
4 level control module wires on plug Go to wiring
control module for short circuit with
B between 'pins 115 and 117'. harness.
respect to each other: Step 5
--> End
5 Replace level control module. --> End Go to Step 6
6 Replace front left damper strut. --> End

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FAULT CODE 0143

DAMPING ADJUSTMENT VALVE, FRONT RIGHT

Diagnostic conditions

 Ignition on
 Internal level control module function test

Possible cause of fault

 Short circuit to ground or open circuit in the wiring of pin 116 of the level control module (electrical fault
in electric circuit)
 Short circuit in pins 116 and 118 of the level control module wires with respect to each other (electrical
fault in electric circuit)
 Short circuit to B+ in the wiring of pin 116 of the level control module (electrical fault in electric circuit)
 Short circuit to B+ or open circuit in the wiring of pin 118 of the level control module (electrical fault in
electric circuit)
 Short circuit to ground in the wiring of pin 118 of the level control module (electrical fault in electric
circuit)
 Damping adjustment valve faulty
 Level control module faulty

Affected pins

Level control module, plug B:

 Pin 116
 Pin 118

Front right damping adjustment valve, plug A:

 Pin 1
 Pin 2

Diagnosis/troubleshooting

DIAGNOSIS/TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE
Display
Work instruction If not OK
OK

 Switch off ignition.

 Pull plug B off level control Repair or
Check wiring between front right module. < 0.3 V replace
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damping adjustment valve and level  Pull plug A off front right damping Go to wiring
control module for short circuit to adjustment valve. Step 2 harness.
B+: --> End
1  Switch on ignition.
 Measure voltage between level
control module plug B 'pins 116,
118' and ground.
Repair or
Check wiring between front right  Switch off ignition. infinity
replace
damping adjustment valve and level  Measure resistance between level ohms
2 wiring
control module for short circuit to control module plug B 'pins 116, Go to
harness.
ground: 118' and ground. Step 3
--> End
Repair or
Check wiring between front right  Measure resistance between level < 5 replace
control module plug B 'pins 116, ohms
3 damping adjustment valve and level wiring
118' and front right damping Go to
control module for open circuit: harness.
adjustment valve 'pins 1, 2'. Step 4
--> End
Repair or
Check wiring between front right infinity
 Measure resistance of the individual ohms replace
damping adjustment valve and level
4 level control module wires on plug Go to wiring
control module for short circuit with
respect to each other: B between 'pin 116' and 'pin 118'. Step 5 harness.
--> End
5 Replace level control module. --> End Go to Step 6
6 Replace front right damper strut. --> End

FAULT CODE 0144

DAMPING ADJUSTMENT VALVE, REAR LEFT

Diagnostic conditions

 Ignition on
 Internal level control module function test

Possible cause of fault

 Short circuit to ground or open circuit in the wiring of pin 119 of the level control module (electrical fault
in electric circuit)
 Short circuit in pins 114 and 119 of the level control module wiring with respect to each other (electrical
fault in electric circuit)
 Short circuit to B+ in the wiring of pin 119 of the level control module (electrical fault in electric circuit)
 Short circuit to B+ or open circuit in the wiring of pin 114 of the level control module (electrical fault in
electric circuit)
 Short circuit to ground in the wiring of pin 114 of the level control module (electrical fault in electric
circuit)
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 Damping adjustment valve faulty

 Level control module faulty

Affected pins

Level control module, plug B:

 Pin 114
 Pin 119

Rear left damping adjustment valve, plug A:

 Pin 1
 Pin 2

Diagnosis/troubleshooting

DIAGNOSIS/TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE
Display
Work instruction If not OK
OK
 Switch off ignition.
 Pull plug B off level control
module. Repair or
Check wiring between rear left
 Pull plug off rear left damping < 0.3 V replace
damping adjustment valve and level
1 adjustment valve. Go to wiring
control module for short circuit to
Switch on ignition. Step 2 harness.
B+: 
--> End
 Measure voltage between level
control module plug B 'pins 114,
119' and ground.
Repair or
Check wiring between rear left  Switch off ignition. infinity
replace
damping adjustment valve and level  Measure resistance between level ohms
2 wiring
control module for short circuit to control module plug B 'pins 114, Go to
harness.
ground: 119' and ground. Step 3
--> End
Repair or
Check wiring between rear left  Measure resistance between level < 5 replace
control module plug B 'pins 114, ohms
3 damping adjustment valve and level wiring
119' and rear left damping Go to
control module for open circuit: harness.
adjustment valve 'pins 2, 1'. Step 4
--> End
Repair or
Check wiring between rear left infinity
 Measure resistance of the individual ohms replace
damping adjustment valve and level
4 level control module wires on plug Go to wiring
control module for short circuit with
B between 'pins 114 and 119'. harness.
respect to each other: Step 5
--> End
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5 Replace level control module. --> End Go to Step 6

6 Replace rear left damper strut. --> End

FAULT CODE 0145

DAMPING ADJUSTMENT VALVE, REAR RIGHT

Diagnostic conditions

 Ignition on
 Internal level control module function test

Possible cause of fault

 Short circuit to ground or open circuit in the wiring of pin 121 of the level control module (electrical fault
in electric circuit)
 Short circuit in pins 120 and 121 of the level control module wiring with respect to each other (electrical
fault in electric circuit)
 Short circuit to B+ in the wiring of pin 121 of the level control module (electrical fault in electric circuit)
 Short circuit to B+ or open circuit in the wiring of pin 120 of the level control module (electrical fault in
electric circuit)
 Short circuit to ground in the wiring of pin 120 of the level control module (electrical fault in electric
circuit)
 Damping adjustment valve faulty
 Level control module faulty

Affected pins

Level control module, plug B:

 Pin 120
 Pin 121

Rear right damping adjustment valve, plug A:

 Pin 1
 Pin 2

Diagnosis/troubleshooting

DIAGNOSIS/TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE
Display
Work instruction If not OK
OK

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 Switch off ignition.

 Pull plug B off level control
module. Repair or
Check wiring between rear right
 Pull plug off rear right damping < 0.3 V replace
damping adjustment valve and level
1 adjustment valve. Go to wiring
control module for short circuit to
Switch on ignition. Step 2 harness.
B+: 
--> End
 Measure voltage between level
control module plug B 'pins 120,
121' and ground.
Repair or
Check wiring between rear right  Switch off ignition. infinity
replace
damping adjustment valve and level  Measure resistance between level ohms
2 wiring
control module for short circuit to control module plug B 'pins 120, Go to
harness.
ground: 121' and ground. Step 3
--> End
Repair or
Check wiring between rear right  Measure resistance between level < 5 replace
control module plug B 'pins 120, ohms
3 damping adjustment valve and level wiring
121' and rear right damping Go to
control module for open circuit: harness.
adjustment valve 'pins 2, 1'. Step 4
--> End
Repair or
Check wiring between rear right infinity
 Measure resistance of the individual ohms replace
damping adjustment valve and level
4 level control module wires on plug Go to wiring
control module for short circuit with
B between 'pins 120 and 121'. harness.
respect to each other: Step 5
--> End
5 Replace level control module. --> End Go to Step 6
6 Replace rear right damper strut. --> End

FAULT CODE 0146

POWER SUPPLY FOR BODY AND WHEEL ACCELERATION SENSOR, FRONT RIGHT/REAR
LEFT

Diagnostic conditions

 Ignition on
 Internal level control module function test

Possible cause of fault

 Short circuit to B+ in one or more wires in the level control module

 Short circuit to ground in one or more wires in the level control module
 Front right body acceleration sensor faulty
 Front right wheel acceleration sensor faulty

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 Rear left body acceleration sensor faulty

 Level control module faulty

Affected pins

Level control module, plug B:

 Pin 87 'signal for FR wheel acceleration sensor'

 Pin 95 'signal for FR body acceleration sensor'
 Pin 96 'signal for RL body acceleration sensor'
 Pin 99 'ground for FR wheel acceleration sensor'
 Pin 103 'ground for FR body acceleration sensor'
 Pin 104 'ground for RL body acceleration sensor'
 Pin 106 'supply for FR wheel acceleration sensor'
 Pin 107 'supply for FR body acceleration sensor'
 Pin 109 'supply for RL body acceleration sensor'

Diagnosis/troubleshooting

DIAGNOSIS/TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE
Display
Work instruction If not OK
OK
Measurement 1a

 Switch off ignition.

 Pull off plug on front right
body acceleration sensor.
 Switch on ignition.

 Measure voltage between

front right body acceleration
sensor 'pins 1 and 3' and 'pin 1
and ground'. ~5V
1 Check power supply to sensors: Go to Step 2
Measurement 1b Step 5

 Switch off ignition.

 Pull plug B off front right
wheel acceleration sensor.
 Switch on ignition.
 Measure voltage between
front right wheel acceleration
sensor plug B 'pins 1 and 3'
and plug B 'pin 1 and ground'.
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Measurement 1c

 Switch off ignition.

 Pull off plug on rear left body
acceleration sensor.
 Switch on ignition.
 Measure voltage between rear
left body acceleration sensor
plug 'pins 1 and 3' and 'pin 1
and ground'.

 Switch off ignition.

 Pull plug B off level control
module.
 Pull off plug on front right
body acceleration sensor.
Check wiring between front right body Repair or
acceleration sensor, front right wheel  Pull off plug on rear left body < 0.3 V replace
2 acceleration sensor, rear left body acceleration sensor. Go to wiring
acceleration sensor and level control  Pull off plug B on front right Step 3 harness.
module for short circuit to B+: wheel acceleration sensor. --> End
 Switch on ignition.
 Measure voltage between
level control module plug B
'pins 87, 95, 96, 106, 107, 109'
and ground.
Check wiring between front right body  Switch off ignition. Repair or
infinity
acceleration sensor, front right wheel  Measure resistance between replace
ohms
3 acceleration sensor, rear left body level control module plug B wiring
Go to
acceleration sensor and level control 'pins 87, 95, 96, 106, 107, 109' harness.
Step 4
module for short circuit to ground: and ground. --> End

 Measure resistance between

level control module plug B:
 'pin 99' and plug B of front
Check wiring between front right body right wheel acceleration Repair or
sensor 'pin 3'. <5
acceleration sensor, front right wheel replace
ohms
4 acceleration sensor, rear left body  'pin 103' and plug of front wiring
Go to
acceleration sensor and level control right body acceleration sensor harness.
Step 5
module for open circuit: 'pin 3'. --> End
 'pin 104' and plug of front
right body acceleration sensor
'pin 3'.
 'pin 106' and plug of front
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right body acceleration sensor

'pin 1'.
 'pin 107' and plug B of front
right wheel acceleration
sensor 'pin 1'.
 'pin 109' and plug of rear left
body acceleration sensor 'pin
1'.
Replace front right and/or rear left body acceleration sensor and/or front right
5 --> End Go to Step 6
wheel acceleration sensor.
6 Replace level control module. --> End

FAULT CODE 0147

POWER SUPPLY FOR BODY/WHEEL ACCELERATION SENSOR, FRONT LEFT

Diagnostic conditions

 Ignition on
 Internal level control module function test

Possible cause of fault

 Short circuit to B+ in one or more wires in the level control module

 Short circuit to ground in one or more wires in the level control module
 Front left body acceleration sensor faulty
 Front left wheel acceleration sensor faulty
 Level control module faulty

Affected pins

Level control module, plug B:

 Pin 86 'signal for FL wheel acceleration sensor'

 Pin 94 'signal for FL body acceleration sensor'
 Pin 98 'ground for FL wheel acceleration sensor'
 Pin 102 'ground for FL body acceleration sensor'
 Pin 110 'supply for FL wheel acceleration sensor'
 Pin 111 'supply for FL body acceleration sensor'

Diagnosis/troubleshooting

DIAGNOSIS/TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE
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Display
Work instruction If not OK
OK
Measurement 1a

 Switch off ignition.

 Pull off plug on front left body
acceleration sensor.
 Switch on ignition.

 Measure voltage between front

left body acceleration sensor
plug 'pins 1 and 3' and 'pin 1 and
ground'. ~5V
1 Check power supply to sensors: Go to Go to Step 2
Measurement 1b Step 5

 Switch off ignition.

 Pull plug B off front left wheel
acceleration sensor.
 Switch on ignition.
 Measure voltage between front
left wheel acceleration sensor
plug B 'pins 1 and 3' and plug B
'pin 1 and ground'.
 Switch off ignition.
 Pull plug B off level control
module.
 Pull off plug on front left body
Repair or
Check wiring between front right body acceleration sensor.
< 0.3 V replace
acceleration sensor, front right wheel  Pull off plug on front left wheel Go to
2 wiring
acceleration sensor and level control acceleration sensor. Step 3 harness.
module for short circuit to B+:
 Switch on ignition. --> End
 Measure voltage between level
control module plug B 'pins 86,
94, 98, 102, 110, 111' and
ground.
 Switch off ignition. Repair or
Check wiring between front left body infinity
 Measure resistance between replace
acceleration sensor, front left wheel ohms
3 level control module plug B 'pins Go to wiring
acceleration sensor and level control
86, 94, 98, 102, 110, 111' and harness.
module for short circuit to ground: Step 4
ground. --> End

 Measure resistance between

level control module plug B:
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'pin 102' and body acceleration


sensor plug 'pin 3'.
Repair or
Check wiring between front left body  'pin 111' and body acceleration <5
replace
acceleration sensor, front left wheel sensor plug 'pin 1'. ohms
4 wiring
acceleration sensor and level control  'pin 99' and plug B of wheel
Go to
harness.
module for open circuit: acceleration sensor 'pin 3'. Step 5
--> End
 'pin 110' and plug B of wheel
acceleration sensor 'pin 1'.
Replace front left body acceleration sensor and/or front left wheel acceleration
5 --> End Go to Step 6
sensor.
6 Replace level control module. --> End

FAULT CODE 0149

NO OR INCORRECT BASIC SETTING/CODING OR PROGRAMMING

Diagnostic conditions

 Ignition on
 Internal level control module function test

Possible cause of fault

 No end of production programming performed (or it was started but not finished)
 No or incorrect basic setting/adaptation
 Level control module faulty

Affected pins

Diagnosis/troubleshooting

DIAGNOSIS/TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE
Work instruction Display OK If not OK
1 Replace level control module --> End

FAULT CODE 0311

TYRE FILLING CONNECTION

Diagnostic conditions

 Ignition on
 Internal level control module function test

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Possible cause of fault

 Short circuit to ground in pin 54 and/or pin 55 of the level control module wiring (implausible signal)
 Open circuit in pin 54 and/or pin 55 and/or pin 100 of the level control module wiring
 Level control module faulty

Affected pins

Level control module, plug A:

 Pin 54
 Pin 55
 Level control module, plug B:
 Pin 100

Diagnosis/troubleshooting

DIAGNOSIS/TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE
Work instruction Display OK If not OK
 Switch off ignition.
 Pull plugs A and B off level control
Check wiring between Repair or
module.
tire filling connection and infinity ohms replace wiring
1  Pull plug off tire filling connection.
level control module for Go to Step 2 harness.
short circuit to ground  Measure resistance between level --> End
control module plug A 'pins 54, 55'
and plug B 'pin 100' and ground.

Check wiring between  Measure resistance between level Repair or

tire filling connection and control module plug A 'pins 54, 55' < 5 ohms replace wiring
2 and tire filling connection plug 'pins 1, Go to Step 3
level control module for harness.
open circuit 3' and plug B 'pin 100' and tire filling --> End
connection plug 'pin 2'.
Measurement 3a

 Measure resistance between tire filling Replace tire

connection plug 'pins 1 and 2'. ~ 100 ohms filling
Proceed to connection.
Check tire filling Measurement 3b measurement --> End
3
connection 3b Replace tire
 Connect tire filling hose 'included in
~ 100 ohms filling
tool kit' to tire filling connection. Go to Step 4 connection.
--> End
 Measure resistance between tire filling
connection plug 'pins 2 and 3'.
4 Replace level control module --> End

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FAULT CODE 0532

POWER SUPPLY

Diagnostic conditions

 Ignition on
 Internal function test on level adjustment control unit

Possible cause of fault

 Internal fault in the level adjustment control unit

Affected pins

 -

DIAGNOSIS/TROUBLESHOOTING

DIAGNOSIS/TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE
Work instruction Display OK If not OK
1 Delete fault code 0532 in the level adjustment control unit --> End Go to Step 2
2 Replace level adjustment control unit. --> End

FAULT CODE 0668

VEHICLE VOLTAGE, TERMINAL 30

Diagnostic conditions

 Ignition on
 Internal level control module function test

Possible cause of fault

 Short circuit to ground or open circuit in pin 4 and/or pin 5 of the level control module wiring
 Fuse F27 (15A) in fuse carrier at right of dashboard faulty
 Level control module faulty

Affected pins

Level control module, plug A:

 Pin 4
 Pin 5
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Fuse in fuse carrier at right of dashboard: 'F27' (15A)

Diagnosis/troubleshooting

DIAGNOSIS/TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE
Display
Work instruction If not OK
OK
Replace fuse.
Fuse OK --> End
Check fuse for level control  Check fuse 'F27' in fuse carrier at right of Go to
1 If fuse is once
module dashboard. Step 2 again faulty:
Go to Step 4
 Switch off ignition. 11.4 -
Check power supply to level  Pull plug A off level control module. 14.5 V
2 Go to Step 4
control module  Measure voltage between level control Go to
module plug A 'pins 4, 5' and ground. Step 3
11.4 - Repair or
Check ground supply to  Measure voltage between level control 14.5 V replace wiring
3 module plug A 'pins 1, 2' and battery
level control module Go to harness.
positive connection. Step 6 --> End
 Switch off ignition.
Check wiring between fuse  Remove fuse 'F27' from fuse carrier at infinity Repair or
'F27' and level control right of dashboard insert. ohms replace wiring
4
module for short circuit to  Pull plug A off level control module. Go to harness.
ground Step 5 --> End
 Measure resistance between level control
module plug A 'pins 4, 5' and ground.

Check wiring between fuse  Measure resistance between level control < 5 ohms Repair or
module plug A 'pins 4, 5' and output of replace wiring
5 'F27' and level control Go to
fuse 'F27' in fuse carrier at right of harness.
module for open circuit Step 6
dashboard. --> End
6 Replace level control module --> End

FAULT CODE 0774

VEHICLE LEVEL SENSOR, REAR LEFT

Diagnostic conditions

 Ignition on
 Internal level control module function test

Possible cause of fault

 Short circuit to B+ in the wiring of pin 90 of the level control module (electrical fault in electric circuit)
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 Short circuit to ground in the wiring of pin 90 of the level control module (electrical fault in electric
circuit)
 Open circuit in one or more wires connected to pins 90, 75 and 64 of the level control module (electrical
fault in electric circuit)
 Level control module receives implausible signal from vehicle level sensor
 If implausible signal is received from vehicle level sensor, perform calibration, refer to 43 K2
CALIBRATION - AS OF MY 2003 (ALL MODELS EXCEPT CAYENNE S TIO TITAN) .
 Vehicle level sensor faulty
 Level control module faulty

Affected pins

Level control module, plug A:

 Pin 64
 Pin 75

Level control module, plug B:

 Pin 90

Rear left vehicle level sensor, plug A:

 Pin 1
 Pin 5
 Pin 6

WARNING: Danger of personal injury from lowering vehicle independently when

working on and underneath the vehicle!

 The normal level must always be set and the level control switched
off when the vehicle is raised with the jack or platform lift.

Diagnosis/troubleshooting

NOTE: If a vehicle level sensor or the level control module is replaced, it must be
calibrated using the 9588 Porsche System Tester II.

DIAGNOSIS/TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE
Display
Work instruction If not OK
OK

 Switch off ignition.

 Pull plugs A and B off level control module.
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 Pull plug off rear left vehicle level control

sensor. Repair or
Check wiring between rear
< 0.3 V replace
left vehicle level sensor  Switch on ignition.
1 Go to wiring
and level control module Measure voltage between level control
 Step 2 harness.
for short circuit to B+ module plug A 'pins 64, 75' and ground and --> End
plug B 'pin 90' and ground.
Repair or
Check wiring between rear  Switch off ignition. infinity
replace
left vehicle level sensor  Measure resistance between level control ohms
2 wiring
and level control module module plug A 'pins 64, 75' and ground and Go to
harness.
for short circuit to ground plug B 'pin 90' and ground. Step 3
--> End
 Measure resistance between level control Repair or
Check wiring between rear <5
module plug A 'pins 64, 75' and rear left replace
left vehicle level sensor ohms
3 vehicle level control sensor plug 'pins 5, 1 wiring
and level control module Go to
for open circuit 'and plug B 'pin 90' and rear left level control Step 4 harness.
sensor plug 'pin 6'. --> End
Re-calibrate level control module
4 Calibrating level control module, refer to 43 K2 CALIBRATION - AS OF MY --> End Go to Step 5
2003 (ALL MODELS EXCEPT CAYENNE S TIO TITAN) .
Replace rear left vehicle level sensor
5 --> End Go to Step 6
See Note
Replace level control module
6 --> End
See Note

FAULT CODE 0775

VEHICLE LEVEL SENSOR, REAR RIGHT

Diagnostic conditions

 Ignition on
 Internal level control module function test

Possible cause of fault

 Short circuit to B+ in the wiring of pin 91 of the level control module (electrical fault in electric circuit)
 Short circuit to ground in the wiring of pin 91 of the level control module (electrical fault in electric
circuit)
 Open circuit in one or more wires connected to pins 91, 74 and 66 of the level control module (electrical
fault in electric circuit)
 Level control module receives implausible signal from vehicle level sensor
 If implausible signal is received from vehicle level sensor, perform calibration, refer to 43 K2
CALIBRATION - AS OF MY 2003 (ALL MODELS EXCEPT CAYENNE S TIO TITAN) .

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 Vehicle level sensor faulty

 Level control module faulty

Affected pins

Level control module, plug A:

 Pin 66
 Pin 74

Level control module, plug B:

 Pin 91

Rear right vehicle level sensor, plug A:

 Pin 1
 Pin 5
 Pin 6

WARNING: Danger of personal injury from lowering vehicle independently when

working on and underneath the vehicle!

 The normal level must always be set and the level control switched
off when the vehicle is raised with the jack or platform lift.

Diagnosis/troubleshooting

NOTE: If a vehicle level sensor or the level control module is replaced, it must be
calibrated using the 9588 Porsche System Tester II.

DIAGNOSIS/TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE
Display
Work instruction If not OK
OK
 Switch off ignition.
 Pull plugs A and B off level control module.
Repair or
Check wiring between rear  Pull plug off rear right vehicle level control < 0.3 V replace
right vehicle level sensor sensor.
1 Go to wiring
and level control module Switch on ignition.
 Step 2 harness.
for short circuit to B+
 Measure voltage between level control --> End
module plug A 'pins 66, 74' and ground and
plug B 'pin 91' and ground.
Check wiring between rear  Switch off ignition. infinity Repair or
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right vehicle level sensor  Measure resistance between level control ohms replace
and level control module module plug A 'pins 66, 74' and ground and Go to wiring
2
for short circuit to ground plug B 'pin 91' and ground. Step 3 harness.
--> End
 Measure resistance between level control Repair or
Check wiring between rear <5
module plug A 'pins 66, 74' and rear right replace
right vehicle level sensor ohms
3 vehicle level control sensor plug 'pins 5, 1 wiring
and level control module Go to
'and plug B 'pin 91' and rear right level control Step 5 harness.
for open circuit
sensor plug 'pin 6'. --> End
Re-calibrate level control module
4 Calibrating level control module, refer to 43 K2 CALIBRATION - AS OF MY --> End Go to Step 5
2003 (ALL MODELS EXCEPT CAYENNE S TIO TITAN) .
Replace rear right vehicle level sensor
5 --> End Go to Step 6
See Note
6 Replace level control module See Note --> End

FAULT CODE 0776

VEHICLE LEVEL SENSOR, FRONT LEFT

Diagnostic conditions

 Ignition on
 Internal level control module function test

Possible cause of fault

 Short circuit to B+ in the wiring of pin 82 of the level control module (electrical fault in electric circuit)
 Short circuit to ground in the wiring of pin 82 of the level control module (electrical fault in electric
circuit)
 Open circuit in one or more wires connected to pins 63, 77 and 82 of the level control module (electrical
fault in electric circuit)
 Level control module receives implausible signal from vehicle level sensor
 If implausible signal is received from vehicle level sensor, perform calibration, refer to 43 K2
CALIBRATION - AS OF MY 2003 (ALL MODELS EXCEPT CAYENNE S TIO TITAN) .
 Vehicle level sensor faulty
 Level control module faulty

Affected pins

Level control module, plug A:

 Pin 63
 Pin 77
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Level control module, plug B:

 Pin 82

Front left vehicle level sensor, plug A:

 Pin 1
 Pin 5
 Pin 6

WARNING: Danger of personal injury from lowering vehicle independently when

working on and underneath the vehicle!

 The normal level must always be set and the level control switched
off when the vehicle is raised with the jack or platform lift.

Diagnosis/troubleshooting

NOTE: If a vehicle level sensor or the level control module is replaced, it must be
calibrated using the 9588 Porsche System Tester II.

DIAGNOSIS/TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE
Display
Work instruction If not OK
OK
 Switch off ignition.
 Pull plugs A and B off level control module.
Check wiring between Repair or
front left vehicle level  Pull plug off front left vehicle level control < 0.3 V replace
1 sensor and level control sensor. Go to wiring
module for short circuit to  Switch on ignition. Step 2 harness.
B+  Measure voltage between level control --> End
module plug A 'pins 63, 77' and ground and
plug B 'pin 82' and ground.
Check wiring between Repair or
 Switch off ignition. infinity
front left vehicle level replace
 Measure resistance between level control ohms
2 sensor and level control wiring
module plug A 'pins 63, 77' and ground and Go to
module for short circuit to harness.
plug B 'pin 82' and ground. Step 3
ground --> End
 Measure resistance between level control Repair or
Check wiring between <5
module plug A 'pins 63, 77' and front left replace
front left vehicle level ohms
3 vehicle level control sensor plug 'pins 5, 1' wiring
sensor and level control Go to
module for open circuit and plug B 'pin 82' and front left level control Step 5 harness.
sensor plug 'pin 6'. --> End

Re-calibrate level control module

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Calibrating level control module, refer to 43 K2 CALIBRATION - AS OF MY

4 --> End Go to Step 5
2003 (ALL MODELS EXCEPT CAYENNE S TIO TITAN) .
5 Replace front left vehicle level sensor See Note --> End Go to Step 6
6 Replace level control module See Note --> End

FAULT CODE 0778

STEERING-ANGLE SENSOR

CAUTION: The steering-angle sensor must always be initialized 'control lamp on'
whenever the battery terminal is disconnected.

Diagnostic conditions

 Ignition on
 Internal level control module function test

Possible cause of fault

 Initialization/calibration not performed (no display/no or incorrect basic setting/adaptation)

 Mechanical fault
 The signal received from the control module (level control) via the CAN drive does not correspond to the
expected signal (implausible signal)
 CAN drive faulty (no signal/communication)
 Steering-angle sensor faulty

Affected pins

Level control module, plug A:

 Pin 61 'CAN drive (high)'

 Pin 81 'CAN drive (low)'

DIAGNOSIS/TROUBLESHOOTING

Initializing

The steering-angle sensor in Cayenne must be initialized after the following work is carried out:

 Whenever the power supply is interrupted (NRA control lamp on).

 The steering-angle sensor must be calibrated after all work on the running gear.

NOTE: Calibration of the steering-angle sensor must be performed on a measuring

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platform. First, the level control module must be coded successfully and the
steering-angle sensor must be initialized. The steering-angle sensor must be
calibrated after work has been carried out on the running gear in the area of the
front axle.

DIAGNOSIS/TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE
Work instruction Display OK If not OK
 Switch on ignition.
 Position wheels straight ahead. After successful
 From the straight-ahead position, initialization, the
turn the steering wheel approx. stored fault code is
Initialize
'15°' to the left and '15°' to the erased from the
1 steering-angle Go to Step 2
right (past the straight-ahead fault memory and
sensor
position). the NRA control
lamp goes out.
 Drive the vehicle straight ahead at --> End
a speed of '> 4 km/h for at least 1
second'.
 Running gear set according to
Porsche specifications. After successful
Check steering-
calibration, the
angle sensor  Wheels in straight-ahead position stored fault code is
2 calibration using and steering wheel horizontal. Go to Step 3
erased from the
9588 Porsche  Steering wheel may be turned by fault memory.
System Tester II max. '± 2.0°' from the horizontal --> End
position for driving straight ahead.
The steering-angle
sensor is integrated
into the steering
column switch and
 Examine moving parts for damage Go to Step 4 must be replaced
3 Mechanical fault
and check mobility. along with this if its
functionality is
mechanically
impaired.
--> End
Read out steering
column switch
control module,  Eliminate faults in accordance If electric circuit is Repair wiring harness
4 fault memory and with 'Diagnosis/troubleshooting' OK: circuit.
check circuit for for steering column switch control Go to Step 5 --> End
short or open module.
circuit

 Localize faults in accordance with If CAN drive is OK: Repair wiring harness.
5 Check CAN drive CHECKING Go to Step 6 --> End
INSTRUCTIONS/CAN DATA
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BUS .
The steering-angle
sensor can only be
replaced together
6 Replace steering-angle sensor Go to Step 7
with the steering
column switch.
--> End
7 Replace level control module --> End

FAULT CODE 0805

SPRING STRUT VALVE, FRONT LEFT

Diagnostic conditions

 Ignition on
 Internal level control module function test

Possible cause of fault

 Short circuit to B+ in the wiring of pin 18 of the level control module

 Short circuit to ground in the wiring of pin 18 of the level control module
 Open circuit in the wiring of pin 18 of the level control module
 Spring strut valve faulty
 Level control module faulty

NOTE: If multiple valve faults (fault code 0806, 0807, 0808) or another relay fault (fault
code 1399) are recorded, check the system's plug connections for correct
contacts.

Affected pins

Level control module, plug A:

 Pin 18

Solenoid block, plug A:

 Pin 4

Diagnosis/troubleshooting

DIAGNOSIS/TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE
Work instruction If not OK
Display
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OK
 Switch off ignition.
 Pull plug A off level control module.
Repair or
Check wiring between solenoid  Pull plug off solenoid block. < 0.3 V
replace wiring
1 block and level control module Switch on ignition. Go to
 harness.
for short circuit to B+: Step 2
 Measure voltage between level --> End
control module plug A 'pin 18' and
ground.
 Switch off ignition. infinity Repair or
Check wiring between solenoid
 Measure resistance between level ohms replace wiring
2 block and level control module
control module plug A 'pins 18, 37' Go to harness.
for short circuit to ground:
and ground. Step 3 --> End
Repair or
Check wiring between solenoid  Measure resistance between level < 5 ohms
replace wiring
3 block and level control module control module plug A 'pins 18, 37' Go to harness.
for open circuit: and solenoid block plug A 'pins 4, 5'. Step 4 --> End

 Switch off ignition.

Check wiring between infinity Repair or
compressor relay and level  Pull plug off compressor relay. ohms replace wiring
4 Measure resistance between level
control module for short circuit to  Go to harness.
ground: control module plug A 'pin 36' and Step 5 --> End
ground.
Repair or
Check wiring between  Measure resistance between level < 5 ohms
replace wiring
5 compressor relay and level control module plug A 'pin 36' and Go to
harness.
control module for open circuit: compressor relay plug A 'pin 3D'. Step 6
--> End
6 Replace level control module. --> End Go to Step 7
7 Replace solenoid block. --> End

FAULT CODE 0806

SPRING STRUT VALVE, FRONT RIGHT

Diagnostic conditions

 Ignition on
 Internal level control module function test

Possible cause of fault

 Short circuit to B+ in the wiring of pin 19 of the level control module

 Short circuit to ground in the wiring of pin 19 of the level control module
 Open circuit in the wiring of pin 19 of the level control module
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 Spring strut valve faulty

 Level control module faulty

NOTE: If multiple valve faults (fault code 0805, 0807, 0808) or another relay fault (fault
code 1399) are recorded, check the system's plug connections for correct
contacts.

Affected pins

Level control module, plug A:

 Pin 19
 Solenoid block, plug A:
 Pin 2

Diagnosis/troubleshooting

DIAGNOSIS/TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE
Display
Work instruction If not OK
OK
 Switch off ignition.
 Pull plug A off level control module.
Repair or
Check wiring between solenoid  Pull plug off solenoid block. < 0.3 V
replace wiring
1 block and level control module Switch on ignition. Go to
 harness.
for short circuit to B+: Step 2
 Measure voltage between level --> End
control module plug A 'pin 19' and
ground.
 Switch off ignition. infinity Repair or
Check wiring between solenoid
 Measure resistance between level ohms replace wiring
2 block and level control module
control module plug A 'pins 19, 37' Go to harness.
for short circuit to ground:
and ground. Step 3 --> End
Repair or
Check wiring between solenoid  Measure resistance between level < 5 ohms
replace wiring
3 block and level control module control module plug A 'pins 19, 37' Go to harness.
for open circuit: and solenoid block plug A 'pins 2, 5'. Step 4 --> End

 Switch off ignition.

Check wiring between infinity Repair or
compressor relay and level  Pull plug off compressor relay. ohms replace wiring
4 Measure resistance between level
control module for short circuit to  Go to harness.
ground: control module plug A 'pin 36' and Step 5 --> End
ground.

5 Check wiring between  Measure resistance between level < 5 ohms Repair or
compressor relay and level control module plug A 'pin 36' and Go to replace wiring
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control module for open circuit: compressor relay plug A 'pin 3D'. Step 6 harness.
--> End
6 Replace level control module. --> End Go to Step 7
7 Replace solenoid block. --> End

FAULT CODE 0807

SPRING STRUT VALVE, REAR LEFT

Diagnostic conditions

 Ignition on
 Internal level control module function test

Possible cause of fault

 Short circuit to B+ in the wiring of pin 20 of the level control module

 Short circuit to ground in the wiring of pin 20 of the level control module
 Open circuit in the wiring of pin 20 of the level control module
 Spring strut valve faulty
 Level control module faulty

NOTE: If multiple valve faults (fault code 0805, 0806, 0808) or another relay fault (fault
code 1399) are recorded, check the system's plug connections for correct
contacts.

Affected pins

Level control module, plug A:

 Pin 20

Solenoid block, plug A:

 Pin 1

Diagnosis/troubleshooting

DIAGNOSIS/TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE
Display
Work instruction If not OK
OK

 Switch off ignition.

Check wiring between solenoid  Pull plug A off level control module. < 0.3 V Repair or
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block and level control module  Pull plug off solenoid block. Go to replace wiring
for short circuit to B+: Step 2 harness.
 Switch on ignition. --> End
1  Measure voltage between level
control module plug A 'pin 20' and
ground.
 Switch off ignition. infinity Repair or
Check wiring between solenoid
 Measure resistance between level ohms replace wiring
2 block and level control module
control module plug A 'pin 20' and Go to harness.
for short circuit to ground:
ground. Step 3 --> End
Repair or
Check wiring between solenoid  Measure resistance between level < 5 ohms
replace wiring
3 block and level control module control module plug A 'pins 20, 37' Go to harness.
for open circuit: and solenoid block plug A 'pins 1, 5'. Step 4 --> End

 Switch off ignition.

Check wiring between infinity Repair or
compressor relay and level  Pull plug off compressor relay. ohms replace wiring
4 Measure resistance between level
control module for short circuit to  Go to harness.
ground: control module plug A 'pin 36' and Step 5 --> End
ground.
Repair or
Check wiring between  Measure resistance between level < 5 ohms
replace wiring
5 compressor relay and level control module plug A 'pin 36' and Go to
harness.
control module for open circuit: compressor relay plug A 'pin 3D'. Step 6
--> End
6 Replace level control module. --> End Go to Step 7
7 Replace solenoid block. --> End

FAULT CODE 0808

SPRING STRUT VALVE, REAR RIGHT

Diagnostic conditions

 Ignition on
 Internal level control module function test

Possible cause of fault

 Short circuit to B+ in the wiring of pin 17 of the level control module

 Short circuit to ground in the wiring of pin 17 of the level control module
 Open circuit in the wiring of pin 17 of the level control module
 Spring strut valve faulty
 Level control module faulty

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NOTE: If multiple valve faults (fault code 0805, 0806, 0807) or another relay fault (fault
code 1399) are recorded, check the system's plug connections for correct
contacts.

Affected pins

Level control module, plug A:

 Pin 17

Solenoid block, plug A:

 Pin 3

Diagnosis/troubleshooting

DIAGNOSIS/TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE
Display
Work instruction If not OK
OK
 Switch off ignition.
 Pull plug A off level control module.
Repair or
Check wiring between solenoid  Pull plug off solenoid block. < 0.3 V
replace wiring
1 block and level control module Switch on ignition. Go to
 harness.
for short circuit to B+: Step 2
 Measure voltage between level --> End
control module plug A 'pin 17' and
ground.
 Switch off ignition. infinity Repair or
Check wiring between solenoid
 Measure resistance between level ohms replace wiring
2 block and level control module
control module plug A 'pins 17, 37' Go to harness.
for short circuit to ground:
and ground. Step 3 --> End
Repair or
Check wiring between solenoid  Measure resistance between level < 5 ohms
replace wiring
3 block and level control module control module plug A 'pins 17, 37' Go to harness.
for open circuit: and solenoid block plug A 'pins 3, 5'. Step 4 --> End

 Switch off ignition.

Check wiring between infinity Repair or
compressor relay and level  Pull plug off compressor relay. ohms replace wiring
4 Measure resistance between level
control module for short circuit to  Go to harness.
ground: control module plug A 'pin 36' and Step 5 --> End
ground.
Repair or
Check wiring between  Measure resistance between level < 5 ohms
replace wiring
5 compressor relay and level control module plug A 'pin 36' and Go to
harness.
control module for open circuit: compressor relay plug A 'pin 3D'. Step 6
--> End

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6 Replace level control module. --> End Go to Step 7

7 Replace solenoid block. --> End

FAULT CODE 1042

CONTROL MODULE NOT CODED

Diagnostic conditions

 Ignition on
 Internal level control module function test

Possible cause of fault

 Level control module not coded (no display)

Affected pins

Diagnosis/troubleshooting

DIAGNOSIS/TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE
Display
Work instruction If not OK
OK
Code level control module using 9588 Porsche System

Perform Go to Step
1 Tester II. --> End
coding: 2
 Re-code control module.

2 Replace level control module. --> End

FAULT CODE 1312

CAN DRIVE

Diagnostic conditions

 Ignition on
 Internal level control module function test

Possible cause of fault

 CAN drive faulty

 Please read out fault memory

Affected pins

Level control module, plug A:

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 Pin 61 'CAN drive (high)'

 Pin 81 'CAN drive (low)'

DIAGNOSIS/TROUBLESHOOTING

DIAGNOSIS/TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE
Display If not
Work instruction
OK OK
Continue troubleshooting, refer to CHECKING INSTRUCTIONS/CAN
1 --> End
DATA BUS .

FAULT CODE 1314

DME CONTROL MODULE

Diagnostic conditions

 Ignition on
 Internal level control module function test

Possible cause of fault

 Level control module could not establish a connection with the DME control module (no
signal/communication)
 Read out DME control module fault memory

Affected pins

Level control module, plug A:

 Pin 61 'CAN drive (high)'

 Pin 81 'CAN drive (low)'

DIAGNOSIS/TROUBLESHOOTING

DIAGNOSIS/TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE
Display
Work instruction If not OK
OK
Correct faults and read out fault
memory in level control module
again.
Go to
1 Read out DME control module fault memory. If OK:
Step 2
--> End
If not OK:
--> Step 2
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Continue troubleshooting, refer to CHECKING

2 --> End Go to Step 3
INSTRUCTIONS/CAN DATA BUS .
3 Replace level control module. --> End

FAULT CODE 1316

PSM CONTROL MODULE

Diagnostic conditions

 Ignition on
 Internal level control module function test

Possible cause of fault

 Level control module could not establish a connection with the PSM control module (no
signal/communication)
 Read out PSM control module fault memory

Affected pins

Level control module, plug A:

 Pin 61 'CAN drive (high)'

 Pin 81 'CAN drive (low)'

DIAGNOSIS/TROUBLESHOOTING

DIAGNOSIS/TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE
Display
Work instruction If not OK
OK
Correct faults and read out fault
memory in level control module
again.

If OK:
Go to
1 Read out PSM control module fault memory.
Step 2
--> End

If not OK:

--> Step 2
Continue troubleshooting, refer to CHECKING
2 --> End Go to Step 3
INSTRUCTIONS/CAN DATA BUS .
3 Replace level control module. --> End
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FAULT CODE 1397

VENT SOLENOID VALVE

Diagnostic conditions

 Ignition on
 Internal level control module function test

Possible cause of fault

 Short circuit to B+ in the wiring of pin 33 of the level control module (identified only when activated)
 Short circuit to ground or open circuit in the wiring of pin 33 of the level control module
 Vent solenoid valve faulty
 Level control module faulty

NOTE: If multiple valve faults (fault code 0805, 0806, 0807, 0808) or another relay fault
(fault code 1399) are recorded, check the system's plug connections for correct
contacts.

Affected pins

Level control module, plug A:

 Pin 33 'vent solenoid valve (low)'

 Pin 43 'vent solenoid valve (high)'

Level control system compressor, plug A:

 Pin 1 'vent solenoid valve (high)'

 Pin 2 'vent solenoid valve (low)'

Diagnosis/troubleshooting

DIAGNOSIS/TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE
Display
Work instruction If not OK
OK

 Switch off ignition.

Check wiring between level  Pull plug A off level control module. < 0.3 V Repair or replace
control system compressor and
1  Pull plug off level control system Go to wiring harness.
level control module for short
compressor. Step 2 --> End
circuit to B+:
 Switch on ignition.
 Measure voltage between level
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control module plug A 'pins 33, 43'

and ground.
Check wiring between level  Switch off ignition. infinity
Repair or replace
control system compressor and  Measure resistance between level ohms
2 wiring harness.
level control module for short control module plug A 'pins 33, 37, Go to
--> End
circuit to ground: 43' and ground. Step 3
Check wiring between level  Measure resistance between level <5
Repair or replace
control system compressor and control module plug A 'pins 33, 43' ohms
3 wiring harness.
level control module for open and level control system compressor Go to
--> End
circuit: plug A 'pins 2, 1'. Step 4
 Pull plug A off solenoid block. <5
Check wiring between solenoid Repair or replace
 Measure resistance between level ohms
4 block and level control module wiring harness.
control module plug A 'pin 37' and Go to
for open circuit: --> End
solenoid block plug A 'pin 5'. Step 5
 Switch off ignition.
Check wiring between infinity
 Pull plug off compressor relay. Repair or replace
compressor relay and level ohms
5 Measure resistance between level wiring harness.
control module for short circuit  Go to
control module plug A 'pin 36' and --> End
to ground: Step 6
ground.
<5
Check wiring between  Measure resistance between level Repair or replace
ohms
6 compressor relay and level control module plug A 'pin 36' and wiring harness.
Go to
control module for open circuit: compressor relay plug A 'pin 3D'. --> End
Step 7
 Connect plugs on compressor and
level control module.
 Switch on ignition. Display 'on' -
 Select 'Vent solenoid valve' in the Display vent solenoid
7 Check vent solenoid valve: "Input signals" menu on the 9588 'off' valve fails to
Porsche System Tester II. --> End switch:
 Close all vehicle doors.
Go to Step 8
 Lower vehicle by actuating the
control module for level control.
8 Replace level control system compressor. --> End Go to Step 9
9 Replace level control module. --> End

FAULT CODE 1398

DOORS/REAR LID SIGNAL

Diagnostic conditions

 Ignition on
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 Internal level control module function test

Possible cause of fault

 Level control module receives no signal from vehicle electrical system control module
 Short circuit to B+ in the wiring of pin 53 of the level control module
 Short circuit to ground in the wiring of pin 53 of the level control module
 Open circuit in the wiring of pin 53 of the level control module
 Level control module faulty

Affected pins

Level control module, plug A:

 Pin 53

Vehicle electrical system control module, plug J:

 Pin 12

Diagnosis/troubleshooting

DIAGNOSIS/TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE
Display
Work instruction If not OK
OK
Correct faults and
read out fault
memory in level
control module
Go to
1 Read out fault memory in vehicle electrical system control module: again.
Step 2
If OK:
--> End
If not OK:
--> Step 2
Correct faults and
read out fault
memory in level
control module
Go to
2 Read out fault memory for rear convenience system control module: again.
Step 3
If OK:
--> End
If not OK:
--> Step 3
 Switch off ignition.
 Pull plug A off level control
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module.
 Pull plug J off vehicle electrical
Check wiring between vehicle system control module. 0.3 V Repair or replace
electrical system control
3  Switch on ignition. Go to wiring harness.
module and level control
Measure voltage between level Step 4 --> End
module for short circuit to B+: 
control module plug A 'pin 53'
and ground.
Check wiring between vehicle
 Switch off ignition. infinity
electrical system control Repair or replace
 Measure resistance between level ohms
4 module and level control wiring harness.
control module plug A 'pin 53' Go to
module for short circuit to --> End
and ground. Step 5
ground:
Check wiring between vehicle  Measure resistance between level <5
Repair or replace
electrical system control control module plug A 'pin 53' ohms
5 wiring harness.
module and level control and vehicle electrical system Go to
--> End
module for open circuit: control module plug J 'pin 12'. Step 6
Correct faults.
Continue troubleshooting in 'Vehicle electrical system control module', Go to
6 If OK:
refer to FAULT CODE 0062 Step 7
--> End
7 Replace level control module. --> End

FAULT CODE 1399

COMPRESSOR RELAY

Diagnostic conditions

 Ignition on
 Internal level control module function test

Possible cause of fault

 Short circuit to B+ in the wiring of pin 31 of the level control module

 Short circuit to ground or open circuit in the wiring of pin 31 of the level control module
 Compressor relay faulty
 Level control module faulty

NOTE: If multiple valve faults (fault code 0805, 0806, 0807, 0808) are recorded, check
the system's plug connections for correct contacts.

Affected pins

Level control module, plug A:

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 Pin 31 'compressor relay'

 Pin 36 'compressor relay (high)'

Compressor relay, plug A:

 Pin 3F (terminal 85)

 Pin 3D (terminal 86)

Diagnosis/troubleshooting

DIAGNOSIS/TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE
Work instruction Display OK If not OK
1 Lower vehicle to low level or loaded level several times if necessary --> End Go to Step 2
Check 1a

 Switch off ignition.

Go to Step 5 Go to Step 3
 Remove fuse 'F13' (40A) from fuse
carrier in back-up fuse box and check
2 Check fuse for continuity.
Check 1b

Re-insert intact fuse 'F13' (40A). 11.4 - 14.5 V

 Go to Step 3
Go to Step 4
 Measure voltage at output of fuse 'F13'
and ground.
Fault is no
Fault still
longer present
present (fuse
3 Replace fuse (fuse not
faulty again).
faulty).
Go to Step 4
--> End
Repair or
No damage replace
Inspect the wiring harness from 'F13 fuse output' to compressor relay 'pin
4 visible. wiring
A3B (terminal 30)' for pinches and chafing damage.
Go to Step 5 harness.
--> End
 Switch off ignition.
 Pull plug A off level control module.
 Remove compressor relay 'relay Repair or
Check wiring between
socket 3 in relay carrier at left of replace
compressor relay and level < 0.3 V
5 dashboard'. wiring
control module for short Go to Step 6
Switch on ignition. harness.
circuit to B+ 
--> End
 Measure voltage between level control
module plug A 'pins 31, 36' and
ground.

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Repair or
Check wiring between  Switch off ignition.
replace
compressor relay and level  Measure resistance between level infinity ohms
6 wiring
control module for short control module plug A 'pins 31, 36' Go to Step 7
harness.
circuit to ground and ground. --> End
Repair or
Check wiring between  Measure resistance between level replace
compressor relay and level control module plug A 'pins 31, 36' < 5 ohms
7 wiring
control module for open and compressor relay plug A 'pin 3F Go to Step 8
harness.
circuit (terminal 85), pin 3D (terminal 86)'. --> End
8 Replace compressor relay --> End Go to Step 9
9 Replace level control module --> End

FAULT CODE 1400

CONTROL POSITION NOT ADJUSTABLE

Diagnostic conditions

 Ignition on
 Internal level control module function test

Possible cause of fault

 Control position not adjustable, vehicle too low or too high (no display)

Affected pins

Diagnosis/troubleshooting

DIAGNOSIS/TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE
Display
Work instruction If not OK
OK
Repair/replace components in
Go to accordance with procedures in
1 Check mechanical and pneumatic components
Step 3 LEVEL CONTROL article .
Go to Step 2
Correct faults and read out fault
memory for level control
module again.
Check to see if other faults are recorded (e.g. Go to
2 If OK:
0774,0775,0776,1780) Step 4
--> End
If not OK:
--> Step 3
Re-calibrate level control module
Calibrating level control module, refer to 43 K2
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CALIBRATION - AS OF MY 2003 (ALL MODELS

3 --> End Go to Step 4
EXCEPT CAYENNE S TIO TITAN) .
4 Replace level control module --> End

FAULT CODE 1437

CONTROL POSITION NOT LEARNED

Diagnostic conditions

 Ignition on
 Internal function test on level adjustment control unit

Possible cause of fault

 Control position not learned (no or incorrect basic calibration)

Affected pins

Diagnosis/troubleshooting

DIAGNOSIS/TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE
Work instruction
Re-calibrate level adjustment control unit.
-->
1 Calibrating level adjustment control unit, refer to 43 K2 CALIBRATION - AS OF MY 2003
End
(ALL MODELS EXCEPT CAYENNE S TIO TITAN) .

FAULT CODE 1487

SYSTEM FUNCTION TEST FAULTY

Diagnostic conditions

 Ignition on
 Internal function test on level adjustment control unit

Possible cause of fault

 Level adjustment control unit faulty (implausible signal)

 Level adjustment control unit not calibrated or calibrated incorrectly (implausible signal)
 Level adjustment control unit faulty

Affected pins

Diagnosis/troubleshooting

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DIAGNOSIS/TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE
Display If not
Work instruction
OK OK
Erase fault memory with the 9718 PIWIS Tester, switch ignition off and then on
Go to
1 again. --> End
Step 2
Read out fault memory again after '5 minutes'.
Re-calibrate level adjustment control unit.
Go to
2 Calibrating level adjustment control unit, refer to 43 K2 CALIBRATION - AS OF --> End
Step 3
MY 2003 (ALL MODELS EXCEPT CAYENNE S TIO TITAN) .
If the fault recurs after re-calibrating the control unit, replace level adjustment
3 --> End
control unit.

FAULT CODE 1575

MANUAL CONTROL SWITCHED OFF

Diagnostic conditions

 Ignition on
 Internal level control module function test

Possible cause of fault

 Level control selector switch actuated for longer than 5 seconds

 Vehicle is not travelling at more than 15 km/h (9 mph)
 Level control module faulty

Affected pins

Diagnosis/troubleshooting

DIAGNOSIS/TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE
Work instruction Display OK If not OK
1 Move vehicle at more than 15 km/h (9 mph) --> End Go to Step 2
2 Replace level control module --> End

FAULT CODE 1577

OVERTEMPERATURE

Diagnostic conditions

 Ignition on
 Internal level control module function test

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Possible cause of fault

 The compressor switches off as a result of overtemperature (upper limit is exceeded)

 Compressor temperature sensor faulty
 Level control module faulty

Affected pins

Level control module, plug B:

 Pin 85 'temperature sensor'

 Pin 93 'temperature sensor ground'

Level control system compressor, plug A:

 Pin 3 'temperature sensor'

 Pin 4 'temperature sensor ground'

Diagnosis/troubleshooting

Compressor temperature

Fig. 7: Temperature Versus Resistance Graph

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DIAGNOSIS/TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE
Work instruction Display OK If not OK
 Switch off ignition.
 Pull plug B off level
control module. 12.2 - 13.72 ohms at 20°C or Replace level
Check compressor Measure resistance see 'COMPRESSOR control system
1 
temperature sensor on level control TEMPERATURE' diagram compressor.
module plug B Go to Step 2 --> End
between 'pins 85 and
93'.
 Switch off ignition.
Check wiring between level  Measure resistance Repair or
control system compressor between level infinity ohms replace wiring
2
and level control module for control module plug Go to Step 3 harness.
short circuit to ground B 'pins 85, 93' and --> End
ground.
Check wiring between level  Measure resistance Repair or
control system compressor on level control infinity ohms replace wiring
3 and level control module for module plug B Go to Step 4 harness.
short circuit with respect to between 'pin 85' and --> End
each other 'pin 93'.
4 Replace level control module --> End

FAULT CODE 1598

VOLTAGE OF TERMINAL 30 EXCEEDED/NOT REACHED

Diagnostic conditions

 Ignition on
 Internal level control module function test

Possible cause of fault

 Vehicle battery is or has been subjected to overvoltage (upper limit value is exceeded)
 Vehicle battery is or has been subjected to undervoltage (lower limit value is not reached)
 Fuse 'F27' (15A) in fuse carrier at right of dashboard faulty

Affected pins

Level control module, plug A:

 Pin 4
 Pin 5
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Fuse in fuse carrier at right of dashboard: 'F27' (15A)

Diagnosis/troubleshooting

DIAGNOSIS/TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE
Work instruction Display OK If not OK
 Charge battery or
replace if faulty.
 Otherwise, repair
or replace
alternator, wiring,
diodes or regulator.

 Engine speed > 2,000 rpm.

Check battery or 11.4 - 14.5 V Then read out fault
1
alternator:  Measure charge voltage of Go to Step 2 memory again.
generator.
If OK:

--> End

If not OK:

Go to Step 2
Switch on ignition.
Repair or replace wiring
Check input voltage  Measure voltage between fuse 11.4 to 14.5 V harness or components
2 'F27' (15A) 'on input side' in
at fuse: Go to Step 3 near fuse 'on input side'.
fuse carrier at right of --> End
dashboard and ground.
Check 3a

Switch off ignition.

3 Check fuse:  Remove fuse 'F27' (15A) from Go to Step 5 Go to Step 4
fuse carrier at right of
dashboard and check it for
continuity.
Check 3b

 Re-insert intact fuse 11.4 - 14.5 V

'F27' (15A). Go to Step 4
Go to Step 7
 Measure voltage at output of
fuse 'F27' and ground.

Fault is no
4 Replace fuse.
longer present Fault still present (fuse
(fuse not faulty again)
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faulty) Go to Step 5
--> End
 Remove fuse 'F27' (15A) from
Check wiring between
fuse carrier at right of
fuse 'F27' and level Repair or replace wiring
dashboard. < 5 ohms
5 control module for harness.
 Measure resistance between Go to Step 6
short circuit to --> End
ground: level control module plug A
'pins 4, 5' and ground.
 Remove fuse 'F27' (15A) from
fuse carrier at right of
Check wiring between dashboard.
Repair or replace wiring
fuse 'F27' and level  Pull plug B off level control < 0.3 V
6 harness.
control module for module. Go to Step 7
--> End
short circuit to B+:  Measure voltage between level
control module plug A 'pins 4,
5' and ground.

Check wiring between  Measure resistance between

level control module plug A Repair or replace wiring
fuse 'F27' and level < 5 ohms
7 'pins 4, 5' and output of fuse harness.
control module for Go to Step 8
'F27 (15A)' in fuse carrier at --> End
open circuit:
right of dashboard.
No damage
Inspect the wiring harness from 'F27 fuse output' to level Repair wiring harness.
8 visible.
control module 'pins 4, 5' for pinches and chafing damage: --> End
Go to Step 9
Remove and repair
No corrosion corrosion properly or
Check ground points and plug connection on the level
9 visible. replace various
control module for corrosion:
Go to Step 10 components.
--> End
10 Replace level control module. --> End

FAULT CODE 1767

POWER SUPPLY FOR VEHICLE LEVEL SENSORS, LEFT (FRONT LEFT AND REAR LEFT)

Diagnostic conditions

 Ignition on
 Internal level control module function test

Possible cause of fault

 Short circuit to B+ in the wiring of pin 63 and/or pin 64 of the level control module
 Short circuit to ground in the wiring of pin 63 and/or pin 64 of the level control module
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 Vehicle level sensors need to be calibrated, refer to 43 K2 CALIBRATION - AS OF MY 2003 (ALL

MODELS EXCEPT CAYENNE S TIO TITAN) .
 Level control module faulty

Affected pins

Level control module, plug A:

 Pin 63 'FL vehicle level sensor'

 Pin 64 'RL vehicle level sensor'

Front left vehicle level sensor, plug A:

 Pin 5

Rear left vehicle level sensor, plug A:

 Pin 5

Diagnosis/troubleshooting

DIAGNOSIS/TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE
Display
Work instruction If not OK
OK
Read out fault
memory for level
Re-calibrate level control module control module
Calibrating level control module, refer to 43 K2 CALIBRATION - AS again.
1 --> End
OF MY 2003 (ALL MODELS EXCEPT CAYENNE S TIO If OK:
TITAN) . --> End
If not OK:
--> Step 2
 Switch off ignition.
 Pull plug A off level control
module.
 Pull off plug on front left
Check wiring between front/rear left
vehicle level sensor. < 0.3 V Repair or replace
vehicle level sensors and level
2  Pull off plug on rear left Go to wiring harness.
control module for short circuit to
vehicle level sensor. Step 3 --> End
B+:
 Switch on ignition.
 Measure voltage between
level control module plug A
'pins 63, 64' and ground.
Check wiring between front/rear left  Switch off ignition. infinity
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vehicle level sensors and level  Measure resistance between ohms Repair or replace
3 control module for short circuit to level control module plug A Go to wiring harness.
ground: 'pins 63, 64' and ground. Step 4 --> End
4 Replace front left and/or rear left vehicle level sensor. --> End Go to Step 5
5 Replace level control module. --> End

FAULT CODE 1768

POWER SUPPLY FOR VEHICLE LEVEL SENSORS, RIGHT (FRONT RIGHT AND REAR RIGHT)

Diagnostic conditions

 Ignition on
 Internal level control module function test

Possible cause of fault

 Short circuit to B+ in the wiring of pin 65 and/or pin 66 of the level control module
 Short circuit to ground in the wiring of pin 65 and/or pin 66 of the level control module
 Vehicle level sensors need to be calibrated, refer to 43 K2 CALIBRATION - AS OF MY 2003 (ALL
MODELS EXCEPT CAYENNE S TIO TITAN) .
 Level control module faulty

Affected pins

Level control module, plug A:

 Pin 65 'FR vehicle level sensor'

 Pin 66 'RR vehicle level sensor'

Front right vehicle level sensor, plug A:

 Pin 5

Rear right vehicle level sensor, plug A:

 Pin 5

Diagnosis/troubleshooting

DIAGNOSIS/TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE
Display
Work instruction If not OK
OK

Read out fault

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memory for level

control module
Re-calibrate level control module.
again.
Calibrating level control module, refer to 43 K2 CALIBRATION - AS
1 --> End If OK:
OF MY 2003 (ALL MODELS EXCEPT CAYENNE S TIO
--> End
TITAN) .
If not OK:
--> Step 2
 Switch off ignition.
 Pull plug A off level control
module.
 Pull off plug on front right
Check wiring between front/rear
vehicle level sensor. < 0.3 V Repair or replace
right vehicle level sensors and level
2  Pull off plug on rear right Go to wiring harness.
control module for short circuit to
vehicle level sensor. Step 3 --> End
B+:
 Switch on ignition.
 Measure voltage between
level control module plug A
'pins 65, 66' and ground.
Check wiring between front/rear Switch off ignition.
 infinity
Repair or replace
right vehicle level sensors and level  Measure resistance between
ohms
3 wiring harness.
control module for short circuit to level control module plug A Go to
--> End
ground: 'pins 65, 66' and ground. Step 4
4 Replace front right and/or rear right vehicle level sensor. --> End Go to Step 5
5 Replace level control module. --> End

FAULT CODE 1769

VEHICLE LEVEL SENSOR, FRONT RIGHT

Diagnostic conditions

 Ignition on
 Internal level control module function test

Possible cause of fault

 Short circuit to B+ in the wiring of pin 83 of the level control module (electrical fault in electric circuit)
 Short circuit to ground in the wiring of pin 83 of the level control module (electrical fault in electric
circuit)
 Open circuit in one or more wires connected to pins 65, 76 and 83 of the level control module (electrical
fault in electric circuit)
 Level control module receives implausible signal from vehicle level sensor
 If implausible signal is received from vehicle level sensor, perform calibration, refer to 43 K2
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CALIBRATION - AS OF MY 2003 (ALL MODELS EXCEPT CAYENNE S TIO TITAN) .

 Vehicle level sensor faulty
 Level control module faulty

Affected pins

Level control module, plug A:

 Pin 65
 Pin 76

Level control module, plug B:

 Pin 83

Front right vehicle level sensor, plug A:

 Pin 1
 Pin 5
 Pin 6

WARNING: Danger of personal injury from lowering vehicle independently when

working on and underneath the vehicle!

 The normal level must always be set and the level control switched
off when the vehicle is raised with the jack or platform lift.

Diagnosis/troubleshooting

NOTE: If a vehicle level sensor or the level control module is replaced, it must be
calibrated using the 9588 Porsche System Tester II.

DIAGNOSIS/TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE
Display
Work instruction If not OK
OK
 Switch off ignition.
 Pull plugs A and B off level control module.
Check wiring between Repair or
front right vehicle level  Pull off plug on front right vehicle level < 0.3 V replace
1 sensor and level control control sensor. Go to wiring
module for short circuit to  Switch on ignition. Step 2 harness.
B+:  Measure voltage between level control --> End
module plug A 'pins 65, 76' and ground and
plug B 'pin 83' and ground.

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Check wiring between Repair or

 Switch off ignition. infinity
front right vehicle level replace
 Measure resistance between level control °
2 sensor and level control wiring
module plug A 'pins 65, 76' and ground and Go to
module for short circuit to harness.
plug B 'pin 83' and ground. Step 3
ground: --> End
 Measure resistance between level control Repair or
Check wiring between <5
module plug A 'pins 65, 76' and front right replace
front right vehicle level ohms
3 vehicle level control sensor plug 'pins 5, 1' wiring
sensor and level control Go to
and plug B 'pin 83' and front right level harness.
module for open circuit: Step 4
control sensor plug 'pin 6'. --> End
Re-calibrate level control module
4 Calibrating level control module, refer to 43 K2 CALIBRATION - AS OF MY --> End Go to Step 5
2003 (ALL MODELS EXCEPT CAYENNE S TIO TITAN) .
5 Replace front right vehicle level sensor. --> End Go to Step 6
6 Replace level control module. --> End

FAULT CODE 1770

COMPRESSOR TEMPERATURE SENSOR

Diagnostic conditions

 Ignition on
 Internal level control module function test

Possible cause of fault

 Short circuit to B+ in the wiring of pin 85 of the level control module

 Short circuit to ground in the wiring of pin 85 of the level control module
 Open circuit in the wiring of pin 85 of the level control module
 Level control module receives implausible signal from compressor
 Compressor temperature sensor faulty
 Level control module faulty

Affected pins

Level control module, plug B:

 Pin 85
 Pin 93

Level control system compressor, plug A:

 Pin 3
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 Pin 4

Diagnosis/troubleshooting

Compressor temperature

Fig. 8: Temperature Versus Resistance Graph

Courtesy of PORSCHE OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

DIAGNOSIS/TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE
Work instruction Display OK If not OK
 Switch off ignition.
 Pull plug off level control 12.2 - 13.72 ohms at 20°C
Replace level
system compressor. or see 'COMPRESSOR
Check compressor control system
1 Measure resistance on TEMPERATURE'
temperature sensor:  compressor.
level control system diagram.
--> End
compressor plug between Go to Step 2
'pins 3 and 4'.
 Pull plug B off level
Check wiring between control module. Repair or
level control system
 Switch on ignition. < 0.3 V replace wiring
2 compressor and level
control module for short  Measure voltage between Go to Step 3 harness.
level control module plug --> End
circuit to B+:
B 'pin 85' and ground.
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Check wiring between  Switch off ignition.

Repair or
level control system  Measure resistance infinity ohms replace wiring
3 compressor and level between level control Go to Step 4 harness.
control module for short module plug B 'pins 85, --> End
circuit to ground: 93' and ground.

Check wiring between Measure resistance


between level control Repair or
level control system
module plug B 'pins 85, < 5 ohms replace wiring
4 compressor and level
93' and level control Go to Step 5 harness.
control module for open
system compressor plug A --> End
circuit:
'pins 3, 4'.
5 Replace level control module. --> End Go to Step 6
6 Replace compressor. --> End

FAULT CODE 1772

PRESSURE TRANSMITTER SIGNAL LEAD

Diagnostic conditions

 Ignition on
 Internal function test on level adjustment control unit

Possible cause of fault

 Leak in the compressed air lines

 Short circuit to B+ in the wiring of pin 84 of the level adjustment control unit
 Short circuit to ground in the wiring of pin 84 of the level adjustment control unit
 Open circuit in the wiring of pin 84 of the level adjustment control unit
 Level adjustment control unit receives implausible signal from pressure transmitter
 Pressure transmitter faulty
 Level adjustment control unit faulty

Affected pins

Level adjustment control unit, connector A:

 Pin 34

Level adjustment control unit, connector B:

 Pin 84 'P signal'

Solenoid block, connector A:

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 Pin 8
 Pin 9 'P signal'

Diagnosis/troubleshooting

DIAGNOSIS/TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE
Display
Work instruction If not OK
OK
Eliminate leaks
Go to
1 Check compressed air lines for leaks. and read out fault
Step 2
memory again
 Switch off ignition
 Pull connectors A and B off level
adjustment control unit
Check wiring between
 Pull connector off solenoid valve < 0.3 V Repair or replace
solenoid block and level
2 Switch on ignition Go to wire harness
adjustment control unit for 
Step 3 --> End
short circuit to B+:  Measure voltage between level
adjustment control unit connector A
'pin 34' and connector B 'pin 84' and
ground
Check wiring between  Measure resistance between level infinity
Repair or replace
solenoid block and level adjustment control unit connector A ohms
3 wire harness
adjustment control unit for 'pin 34', connector B 'pin 84', and Go to
--> End
short circuit to ground: ground Step 4
 Measure resistance between level
adjustment control unit connector A
Check wiring between 'pin 34' and solenoid block connector
5 ohms Repair or replace
solenoid block and level A 'pin 8'
4 Go to wire harness
adjustment control unit for  Measure resistance between level Step 5 --> End
open circuit: adjustment control unit connector B
'pin 84' and solenoid block connector
A 'pin 9'
Using the 9588 Porsche System Tester

Values
Check solenoid valve II, select the 'Actual values' menu item
5 OK Go to Step 6
activation: to check the values for 'pressure --> End
transmitter voltage and pressure'
6 Replace solenoid block. Then check compressed air lines for leaks. --> End Go to Step 7
7 Replace level adjustment control unit. --> End

FAULT CODE 1773

ACCUMULATOR VALVE

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Diagnostic conditions

 Ignition on
 Internal level control module function test

Possible cause of fault

 Short circuit to B+ in the wiring of pin 34 of the level control module (cannot control level using the
accumulator)
 Short circuit to ground in the wiring of pin 34 of the level control module
 Open circuit in the wiring of pin 34 of the level control module
 Level control module faulty

NOTE: If multiple valve faults (fault code 0805, 0806, 0807, 0808) or another relay fault
(fault code 1399) are recorded, check the system's plug connections for correct
contacts.

Affected pins

Level control module, plug A:

 Pin 34

Solenoid block, plug A:

 Pin 8

Diagnosis/troubleshooting

DIAGNOSIS/TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE
Display
Work instruction If not OK
OK
 Switch off ignition.
 Pull plug A off level control module.
Repair or
Check wiring between solenoid  Pull plug off solenoid block. < 0.3 V
replace wiring
1 block and level control module Switch on ignition. Go to
 harness.
for short circuit to B+: Step 2
 Measure voltage between level --> End
control module plug A 'pin 34' and
ground.
 Switch off ignition. infinity Repair or
Check wiring between solenoid
 Measure resistance between level ohms replace wiring
2 block and level control module
control module plug A 'pin 34' and Go to harness.
for short circuit to ground:
ground. Step 3 --> End

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Repair or
Check wiring between solenoid  Measure resistance between level < 5 ohms
replace wiring
3 block and level control module control module plug A 'pin 34' and Go to
harness.
for open circuit: solenoid block plug A 'pin 8'. Step 4
--> End
4 Replace level control module. --> End Go to Step 5
5 Replace solenoid block. --> End

FAULT CODE 1776

SELECTOR SWITCH (LEVEL CONTROL MODULE)

Diagnostic conditions

 Ignition on
 Internal level control module function test

Possible cause of fault

 Short circuit to ground in the wiring of pin 46 of the level control module (electrical fault in electric
circuit)
 Short circuit to B+ in the wiring of pin 46 of the level control module (electrical fault in electric circuit)
 Open circuit in the wiring of pin 46 of the level control module (no signal/communication)
 Selector switch faulty
 Level control module faulty

Affected pins

Level control module, plug A:

 Pin 46

Level control module

 Pin 7

Bushing on selector switch

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Fig. 9: Identifying Level Control Module, Plug A Connector Pins

Courtesy of PORSCHE OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Diagnosis/troubleshooting

DIAGNOSIS/TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE
Display
Work instruction If not OK
OK
 Switch off ignition.
Check wiring between level  Pull plug A off level control module. Repair or
control system control  Pull plug off level control system control < 0.3 V replace
1 module and level control module. Go to wiring
module for short circuit to  Switch on ignition. Step 2 harness.
B+: --> End
 Measure voltage between level control
module plug A 'pin 46' and ground.
Check wiring between level Repair or
infinity
control system control  Switch off ignition. replace
ohms
2 module and level control  Measure resistance between level control wiring
Go to
module for short circuit to module plug A 'pin 46' and ground. harness.
Step 3
ground: --> End
Repair or
Check wiring between level <5
 Measure resistance between level control replace
control system control ohms
3 module plug A 'pin 46' and level control wiring
module and level control Go to
system control module 'pin 7'. harness.
module for open circuit: Step 4
--> End
 Use the 'Input signals' menu item in the 9588
Porsche System Tester II to check the values
4 Check selector switch: for 'Up switch, Down switch, shock-absorber --> End Go to Step 5
adjustment switch, Normal level LED and
Low level LED'.
5 Replace selector switch. --> End Go to Step 6
6 Replace level control module. --> End

FAULT CODE 1780

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VEHICLE LEVEL SENSOR

Diagnostic conditions

NOTE: This fault is only detected when the vehicle is driven for more than 60 seconds.

 Ignition on
 Internal level control module function test

Possible cause of fault

 Mechanical fault (connecting rod bent or tire failure/spare tire)

 Vehicle level sensors need to be calibrated, refer to 43 K2 CALIBRATION - AS OF MY 2003 (ALL
MODELS EXCEPT CAYENNE S TIO TITAN) .

Affected pins

Diagnosis/troubleshooting

NOTE: If a vehicle level sensor or the level control module is replaced, it must be
calibrated using the 9588 Porsche System Tester II.

DIAGNOSIS/TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE
Display
Work instruction If not OK
OK
Repair or replace
 Check that the tires on the vehicle Go to
1 Check vehicle tires: vehicle tires.
correspond to the specified tire size. Step 2
--> End
Check the connecting rods of the vehicle
 Repair or replace
Check vehicle level Go to
2 level sensors for damage. mechanism.
sensor mechanism: Step 3
 Check wheel suspension.
--> End
Re-calibrate level control module
3 Calibrating level control module, refer to 43 K2 CALIBRATION - AS --> End Go to Step 4
OF MY 2003 (ALL MODELS EXCEPT CAYENNE S TIO TITAN) .
4 Replace one or more vehicle level sensors. --> End Go to Step 5
5 Replace level control module. --> End

FAULT CODE 1781

EXTREME VEHICLE INCLINATION

Diagnostic conditions

 Ignition on

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 Internal level control module function test

Possible cause of fault

 Mechanical fault (detected by a plausibility check)

 Vehicle level sensors need to be calibrated, refer to 43 K2 CALIBRATION - AS OF MY 2003 (ALL
MODELS EXCEPT CAYENNE S TIO TITAN) .

Affected pins

Diagnosis/troubleshooting

NOTE: If a vehicle level sensor or the level control module is replaced, it must be
calibrated using the 9588 Porsche System Tester II.

DIAGNOSIS/TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE
Display
Work instruction If not OK
OK
 Check the connecting rods of the vehicle Repair or replace
Check vehicle level sensor Go to
1 level sensors for damage. mechanism.
mechanism: Step 2
 Check wheel suspension. --> End
Re-calibrate level control module
2 Calibrating level control module, refer to 43 K2 CALIBRATION - AS --> End Go to Step 3
OF MY 2003 (ALL MODELS EXCEPT CAYENNE S TIO TITAN) .
3 Replace one or more vehicle level sensors. --> End Go to Step 4
4 Replace level control module. --> End

FAULT CODE 2250

VALVE OPERATING TIME EXCEEDED

Diagnostic conditions

 Ignition on
 Internal level control module function test

Possible cause of fault

 Valve operating time exceeded (upper limit value exceeded) due to excessive lifting and lowering of the
vehicle, resulting in deactivation of function.

Affected pins

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