Adaptive Damper System
Adaptive Damper System
Adaptive Damper System
Damper Unit
The adaptive damper passes the electric current that has been adjusted by the adaptive damper control unit, to the coil to operate the
valves. The solenoid valves open depending on the amount of electric current. Since the amount of oil changes depending on the
driving condition, an optimal damping force can be generated.
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Damper Unit
The adaptive damper passes the electric current that has been adjusted by the adaptive damper control unit, to the coil to operate the
valves. The solenoid valves open depending on the amount of electric current. Since the amount of oil changes depending on the
driving condition, an optimal damping force can be generated.
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Acceleration Sensor
The acceleration sensor detects acceleration value of vertical direction on each position.
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Each suspension stroke sensors are located on the suspension and detects the stroke amount.
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Overview
The adaptive damper system provides optimal damping force for all driving conditions by adjusting the damping force of each damper
independently, improving the driving performance.
The system is controlled by the adaptive damper control unit.
With the adaptive damper system, roll-, pitch-, and yaw- motion of the vehicle can be controlled resulting in different driving
characteristics.
The adaptive damper control unit controls each damper solenoid with vehicle motion signals from other control units.
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Components
The adaptive damper system consists of the following primary components:
Adaptive damper control unit
Adaptive damper units
Acceleration sensors
Suspension stroke sensors
System warning
For locations of each component on the vehicle, refer to Component Location Index, and for functions of the system warning, refer to
How to Troubleshoot the Adaptive Damper System.
Control
The adaptive damper adjusts the damping force as in the following graph, depending on the change of the amount of electric current
output from the adaptive damper control unit.
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Integrated Drive-Mode System
The adaptive damper system has three control modes which correspond to the integrated drive-mode signal sent from the PCM via
F-CAN. The ride control of the adaptive damper system by the Integrated drive-mode is shown below.
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Overview
The adaptive damper system provides optimal damping force for all driving conditions by adjusting the damping force of each damper
independently, improving the driving performance.
The system is controlled by the adaptive damper control unit.
With the adaptive damper system, roll-, pitch-, and yaw- motion of the vehicle can be controlled resulting in different driving
characteristics.
The adaptive damper control unit controls each damper solenoid with vehicle motion signals from other control units.
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Components
The adaptive damper system consists of the following primary components:
Adaptive damper control unit
Adaptive damper units
System warning
For locations of each component on vehicle, refer to Component Location Index, and for functions of system warning, refer to How to
Troubleshoot the Adaptive Damper System.
Control
The adaptive damper adjusts the damping force as in the following graph, depending on the change of the amount of electric current
output from the adaptive damper control unit.
In the integrated drive-mode system is in SPORT mode, the adaptive damper adjusts the damping force higher than NORMAL mode.
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The adaptive damper system has two control modes which correspond to the integrated drive-mode signal sent from the PCM via
F-CAN. When the integrated drive-mode system in NORMAL mode, the adaptive damper system provides a float ride. When the
integrated drive-mode system in SPORT mode, the adaptive damper system provides a flat ride.
Fail Safe Mode
Depending on the severity of the error, the adaptive damper system will switch to one of four possible fail safe modes. In case of each
fail safe mode a DTC is stored in the adaptive damper control unit.
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The adaptive damper system controller uses information from the PCM, the VSA modulator-control unit, the EPS control unit, and the
SRS unit.
When a malfunction is detected, the multi-information display will show a warning to inform the driver about the malfunction in the
system.
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The adaptive damper system controller uses information from the PCM, the VSA modulator-control unit, the EPS control unit, and the
SRS unit.
When a malfunction is detected, the multi-information display (MID) will show a warning to inform the driver about the malfunction in
the system.
For locations of each component on the vehicle, refer to Component Location Index:
Adaptive damper control unit, Adaptive damper unit, Acceleration sensor, Suspension stroke sensor
PCM
VSA modulator-control unit
Gauge control module
EPS control unit
SRS unit
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5 ADS COIL OUT RL H Drives left-rear damper coil
6 ADS COIL OUT RR L Ground for the right-rear damper coil
7 ADS COIL OUT RR H Drives right-rear damper coil
8 +B ADS Power source for the fail-safe relay
9 ADS COIL OUT FR L Ground for the right-front damper coil
10 ADS COIL OUT FR H Drives right-front damper coil
11 ADS COIL OUT RL L Ground for the left-rear damper coil
12 Not used ―――
13 GND Ground for the adaptive damper control unit
14 Not used ―――
15 Not used ―――
16 Not used ―――
17 Not used ―――
18 Not used ―――
19 F-CAN_H F-CAN communication circuit
20 F-CAN_L F-CAN communication circuit
21 Not used ―――
22 Not used ―――
23 Not used ―――
24 Not used ―――
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5 ADS COIL OUT RL H Drives left-rear damper coil
6 ADS COIL OUT RR L Ground for the right-rear damper coil
7 ADS COIL OUT RR H Drives right-rear damper coil
8 +B ADS Power source for the fail-safe relay
9 ADS COIL OUT FR L Ground for the right-front damper coil
10 ADS COIL OUT FR H Drives right-front damper coil
11 ADS COIL OUT RL L Ground for the left-rear damper coil
12 ADJ SNSR RR SIG Detects left-rear suspension stroke sensor signal
13 GND Ground for the adaptive damper control unit
14 ADS FR R G Detects front acceleration sensor signal
15 ADS SG Ground for the sensors
16 ADS RR R STROKE Detects right-rear suspension stroke sensor signal
17 ADS SVCC Power source for the sensors
18 ADS FR R STROKE Detects right-front suspension stroke sensor signal
19 F-CAN_H F-CAN communication circuit
20 F-CAN_L F-CAN communication circuit
21 Not used ―――
22 ADS FR L G Detects right-rear acceleration sensor signal
23 Not used ―――
24 ADJ SNSR FR SIG Detects left-front suspension stroke sensor signal
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2. Remove the clip (B).
1. Make sure the adaptive damper control unit has the latest
software. If it does not have the latest, update the software
in the adaptive damper control unit.
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If an electrical problem with adaptive damper system is detected, adaptive damper system
warning is displayed on the multi-Information display (MID).
In case of adaptive damper control unit is not connected or broken, adaptive damper system
warning is displayed on the MID, but no DTC is stored in other ECUs.
In case of adaptive damper control unit is connected and has detected a problem, adaptive
damper system warning is displayed on the MID, and a DTC is stored in adaptive damper
control unit.
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detected repeatedly, it is memorized as a single DTC.
The DTCs are memorized in an EEPROM in the adaptive damper control unit. Therefore, the
memorized DTCs cannot be erased by disconnecting the 12 volt battery. Do the specified
procedures to clear the DTCs.
Fail safe mode
Depending on the severity of the error, the adaptive damper system will switch to fail safe mode.
The details of fail safe mode, refer to Adaptive Damper System Description.
How to Troubleshoot DTCs
The troubleshooting procedures assume that the cause of the problem is still present and the
adaptive damper system warning on the MID is displayed. Following the procedure when the
adaptive damper system warning on the MID does not display on can result in incorrect
diagnosis.
1. Question the customer about the conditions when the problem occurred, and try to reproduce
the same conditions for troubleshooting. Find out when the displayed, such as while turning,
after turning, when the vehicle was at a certain speed, etc.
2. When the daptive damper system warning does not display on the MID during the test-drive,
but troubleshooting is done based on the DTC, check for loose connectors, poor terminal
contact, etc., in the affected circuit before you start troubleshooting.
3. After troubleshooting, clear the DTC and test-drive the vehicle. Be sure the adaptive damper
system warning does not display on the MID.
Intermittent Failures
The term "intermittent failure" means a system may have had a failure, but it checks OK now. If
you cannot reproduce the condition, check for loose connections and terminals. Also check
ground and power connections related to the circuit that you are troubleshooting.
How to Retrieve DTCs
1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode, connect the HDS to the data link connector (DLC).
3. Make sure the HDS communicates with the vehicle and the adaptive damper control unit. If it
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4. Follow the prompts on the HDS to display the DTC(s) on the screen. After determining the
DTC, refer to the DTC troubleshooting. Do the all systems DTC check, and troubleshoot any
powertrain DTCs first.
3. Make sure the HDS communicates with the vehicle and the adaptive damper control unit. If it
does not, go to the DLC circuit troubleshooting.
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4. Clear the DTC(s) by following the screen prompts on the HDS.
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-92 Left Rear Damper Solenoid Current Characteristic Abnormality
C1643 -12 Right Rear Damper Solenoid Circuit Short Failure
-14 Right Rear Damper Solenoid Circuit Open Failure
-92 Right Rear Damper Solenoid Current Characteristic Abnormality
U0029 -00 F-CAN Bus-Off Malfunction
U0100 -00 CAN Communication Failure with PCM/TCM
U0122 -00 F-CAN Communication With VSA Modulator-Control Unit Malfunction
U0131 -00 F-CAN Communication With EPS Malfunction
U0151 -00 CAN Communication Failure with SRS
U0452 -68 SRS Malfunction
U3000 -49 Adaptive Damper Control Unit Internal Circuit Malfunction
-51 Adaptive Damper Control Unit Software Update Failure
-55 Adaptive Damper Control Unit Internal Circuit Malfunction
U3003 -16 Adaptive Damper Control Unit +B Voltage Low Failure
-17 Adaptive Damper Control Unit +B Voltage High Failure
U3006 -16 Adaptive Damper Control Unit IG (+B) Voltage Low Failure
-17 Adaptive Damper Control Unit IG (+B) Voltage High Failure
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C1643 -12 Right Rear Damper Solenoid Circuit Short Failure
-14 Right Rear Damper Solenoid Circuit Open Failure
-92 Right Rear Damper Solenoid Current Characteristic Abnormality
C1644 -12 Left-Front Stroke Sensor Upper Limit Abnormality
-14 Left-Front Stroke Sensor Lower Limit Abnormality
C1645 -12 Right-Front Stroke Sensor Upper Limit Abnormality
-14 Right-Front Stroke Sensor Lower Limit Abnormality
C1646 -12 Left-Rear Stroke Sensor Upper Limit Abnormality
-14 Left-Rear Stroke Sensor Lower Limit Abnormality
C1647 -12 Right-Rear Stroke Sensor Upper Limit Abnormality
-14 Right-Rear Stroke Sensor Lower Limit Abnormality
C1650 -12 Left-Front Acceleration Sensor Upper Limit Abnormality
-14 Left-Front Acceleration Sensor Upper Limit Abnormality
-62 Left-Front Acceleration Sensor Difference Abnormality
C1652 -12 Left-Rear Acceleration Sensor Upper Limit Abnormality
-14 Left-Rear Acceleration Sensor Lower Limit Abnormality
-62 Left-Rear Acceleration Sensor Difference Abnormality
C1653 -12 Right-Rear Acceleration Sensor Upper Limit Abnormality
-14 Right-Rear Acceleration Sensor Lower Limit Abnormality
-62 Right-Rear Acceleration Sensor Difference Abnormality
U0029 -00 F-CAN Bus-Off Malfunction
U0100 -00 CAN Communication Failure with PCM/TCM
U0122 -00 F-CAN Communication With VSA Modulator-Control Unit Malfunction
U0131 -00 F-CAN Communication With EPS Malfunction
U0151 -00 CAN Communication Failure with SRS
U0452 -68 SRS Malfunction
U3000 -49 Adaptive Damper Control Unit Internal Circuit Malfunction
-51 Adaptive Damper Control Unit Software Update Failure
-55 Adaptive Damper Control Unit Internal Circuit Malfunction
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Adaptive damper system warning does not go off, and no DTCs are stored
NOTE: Make sure the HDS communicates with the vehicle and the Adaptive damper control unit.
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If it does not, go to the DLC circuit troubleshooting.
1. DTC check:
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NO Go to step 2.
YES Go to step 3.
3. Fuse check 1:
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Location Under-hood fuse/relay box
*1: Si
*2: Type-R
NO Replace the fuse. If the fuse blows again, repair a short to ground in the No. A33
(15 A) fuse circuit (Si) or the No. A31 (15 A) fuse circuit (Type-R)■
4. Fuse check 2:
NO Replace the fuse. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode, then to the OFF (LOCK)
mode. If the fuse blows again, repair a short to ground in the No. B5 (10 A) fuse
circuit.■
5. Open wire check (IG1 OPTION line):
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NO Repair an open in the wire between the under-dash fuse/relay box and the
adaptive damper control unit.■
6. Open wire check (+B ADS line):
NO Repair an open in the wire between the adaptive damper control unit and the No.
A33 (15 A) fuse (Si) or No. A31 (15 A) fuse (Type-R) in the under-hood fuse/relay
box.■
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7. Open wire check (GND line):
Is there continuity?
NO Repair an open in the wire between the adaptive damper control unit and body
ground (Si: G601, Type-R: G603).■
8. Open wire check (F-CAN_H, F-CAN_L lines):
Is there continuity?
YES The F-CAN_H and F-CAN_L wires are OK. Check for any authorized service
information related to the DTCs or symptoms you are troubleshooting or
substitute a known-good gauge control module, then recheck. If the
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