Active Damping Control Module (ADCM)

C212A-16-SYSTEM VOLTAGE LOW - CIRCUIT VOLTAGE BELOW THRESHOLD

For a complete wiring diagram, refer to the Wiring Information.

- When Monitored:
Ignition on. Battery voltage between 9 and 16 volts.

- Set Condition:
The Active Damping Control Module (ADCM) detects the battery voltage has dropped below 10 Volts for more than 15 seconds.





NOTE: Repair all other DTCs first before continuing with this test.

1. VERIFY THE DTC IS ACTIVE
1. With the scan tool, record and erase DTCs.
2. With the scan tool, read the DTCs in the ADCM.

Is the DTC active at this time?

Yes

- Go To 2

No

- Go To 4

2. CHECK THE (A206) FUSED B(+) AND THE (F943) FUSED IGNITION SWITCH OUTPUT CIRCUITS FOR AN OPEN OR HIGH RESISTANCE
1. Turn ignition off to the lock position.
2. Disconnect the ADCM C2 harness connector.
3. Ignition on, engine not running.
4. With a test light connected to ground check (A206) Fused B+ circuit and the (F943) Fused Ignition Switch Output circuit at the ADCM C2 harness connector.

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

Does the test light illuminate brightly?

Yes

- Go To 3

No

- Repair the Power circuits for an open or high resistance.
- Perform the ADCM VERIFICATION TEST. Active Damping Control Module (ADCM) Verification Test.

3. CHECK THE (Z916) GROUND CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN OR HIGH RESISTANCE
1. Turn the ignition off to the lock position
2. With a 12-volt test light connected to B+, check the (Z916) Ground circuit in the ADCM C2 harness connector.

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

Does the test light illuminate brightly?

Yes

- Replace the Active Damping Control Module (ADCM). Active Damping Control Module - Removal.
- Perform the ADCM VERIFICATION TEST. Active Damping Control Module (ADCM) Verification Test.

No

- Repair the (Z916) Ground circuit for an open circuit or high resistance.
- Perform the ADCM VERIFICATION TEST. Active Damping Control Module (ADCM) Verification Test.

4. INTERMITTENT WIRING AND CONNECTORS
1. Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the wiring harness and connectors.
2. Wiggle test the wiring harness and connectors while monitoring the scan tool data relative to this circuit.
3. Look for the data to change or for the DTC to reset during the wiggle test.
4. While monitoring the scan tool data relative to this circuit, move the selector switch to each position several times.
5. Look for the data to change other than as expected or for the DTC to reset.

Were any problems found?

Yes

- Repair as necessary.
- Perform the ADCM VERIFICATION TEST. Active Damping Control Module (ADCM) Verification Test.

No

- Test complete, the condition or conditions that originally set this DTC are not present at this time.