TEMS & Air Sus ension

TEAM Pub. No. TTM306EN

 FOREWORD

This Training Manual has been prepared f o r the use of technicians employed by Toy ota' s overseas
distributors and dealers. This manual, "TEM S & Air Suspensio n " , is Volume 6 of the thirteen
Training Manuals which constitute Step 3 of the program of skills which all Toyota New TEAM *
technicians should master. It should also be used by the instructor in conjunction with the
accompanying Instruction Guide.

The titles of the New TEAM Step 3 Training Manuals are as follows:

VOL. TRAINING MANUALS VOL. TRAINING MANUALS

1 TCCS (Toyota Computer-Controlled System) 8 NVH (Noise, Vibration & Harshness)

2 Turbocharger & Supercharger 9 Fundamentals of Electronics

3 Diesel Injection Pump 10 CCS (Cruise Control System)

4 ECT (Electronically-Controlled Transmission) 11 Car Audio System

5 Full-Time 4WD 12 Automatic Air Conditioning System

6 TEMS & Air Suspension 13 SRS Airbag & Seat Belt Pretensioner

7 ABS & Traction Control System

It is not enough just to "know" or "understand" - you need to master each task so that you can do
it. For this reason, theory and practice have been combined in this Training Manual. The top of each
page is marked either with a C
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indicate that it is a Practice page.

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occur if instructions are not followed.
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steps according to the technician's technical level. This program makes it possible for t echnicians to receive the appropriate
training for their level in a systematic manner so as to help th em achieve the skills and efficiency of skilled technicians in the
shortest possible time.
This Training Manual explains the TEMS (Toyota Electronically-modulated Suspension) which is
used in the Toyota Supra (MA70), and the Electronically-modulated Air Suspension which is used in
the Lexus LS 400 (UCL 10).

The main points to keep in mind when inspecting the electronic control components of the TEMS
(Toyota Supra) and air suspension (Lexus LS 400) are also included here.

All information contained in this manual is the most up-to-date at the time of publication. However,
we reserve the right to make changes without prior notice.

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS
TEMS Page AIR SUSPENS ION Page

W HAT IS TEMS? WHAT IS AIR SUSP ENSION?

DESCRIPTION 1 DESCRIPTION 31
CHARACTERISTICS 1 CHARACTERISTICS 32

COMPO NENTS COMPO NENTS

LOCATION 3 LOCATION (for UCF10) 35
FUNCTION 4 FUNCTION (for UCF1 0) 36
CONSTRUCTION & OPERATION 5 CONSTRUC TION & OPERATION 38
1. Selector Switch 5 1. Damping Fo rce and
2. Steering Sensor 5 Spring Rate Control 38
3. Throttle Position Sensor 6 2. Vehicle Height Control 46
4. Actuator 9
CONTROL SYST EM
5. Shock Absorber 11
WIRING DIAG RAM (for UCF10) 57
6. TEMS Indicator Lights 13
CONTROL SYSTEM (fo r UCF1 0) 59
TEMS CONTROL SYSTEM 1. Damping Fo rce and
WIRING DIAGRAM for Supra (MA70) 14 Spring Rate Control 59
TEMS CONTROL SYST EM 15 2. Vehicle Height Control 65
1. Damping Modes 15 DIAGNOSIS (for UCF10) 69
2. Anti-squat Control 15 1. Senso r Check Funct ion 69
3. Anti-roll Control 15 2. Malfunction Warning Funct ion 70
4. Anti-dive Control 16 3. Diagnostic Code Indication Funct ion 70
5. High-speed Control 16 FA IL-SAFE (for UCF10) 73
6. Shift squat Prevention 17 1. When Malfunction Show n in
DIAGNOSIS 17 Diagnostic Code Tab le Occurs 73
1. Steering Sensor Circuit Check 2. When Fail-safe Operates
Funct ion 17 Due to Other Malfunctions 74
2. Damping Fo rce Check Funct ion 18
REFERENCE
FAIL-SAF E 18
UCF10 of EMAS for August 1992and beyond 74-1
1. Actuator Short Sensor Funct ion 18
EM AS for UCF20 74-2
2. Actuator Governor Fu nct ion 18
TROUBL ESHOOT ING
TROUBLESH IITING
TROUBLESHOOTING PROCESS (for UCF10) 75
TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES 23
DIA GNO STIC CODE CHART (for UCF10) 76
~ INSPECTION OF COMPONENTS MATRIX CHART OF PROBLEM
FRONT AND REAR ACTUATORS 25 SYMPT OMS (for UCF10) 78

STEERING SENSOR 27
Deleted for New Edit ion 7, 8,19 to 22,
24,28 to 30
~ PRELIM INARY CHECK
PRELIMINARY CHECK OF VEHICLE
HEIGHT CONTROL (for UCF1 0) 80
Checking Vehicle Height 80
Checking for Air Leakage 82
Adjustment of Vehicle Height 83

~ IN SPECTION OF COMPONENTS
VEHICLE HEIGHT CONTROL
COMPON ENTS 88
Inspection Using Height Control
Connector 88
Height Control Compressor 91

Added for New Edition 74-1 to 74-10

Deleted for New Edit ion 39, 43, 45, 51, 58
62 to 64, 68, 77,
85 to 87, 89, 90,
92 to 96
 W HAT IS TEMS ? - Description, Characteristics

WHAT IS TEMS1
DESCRIPTION
TEMS is an abbreviation which stands for
"Toyota Electronically-Modulated Suspension".
With this system, the driver can use a selector
switch to select whichever of two shock absorber
damping force modes, Normal or S p o rt , he
prefers. The damping force is then automatically
adjusted to one of three settings (Soft, Medium,
or Firm) by the TEMS ECU (electronic control
unit) based on this mode selection and the dri-
ving conditions. T his ensures increased driving
comfort and provided excellent steering stability.
Diagnostic functions and a fail -safe function are
also provided.
This system was first introduced in 1984 and has
since been offered as an option in the following
models:

M ODEL DESTINATION PRODUCTION PERIOD

Toy ot a Supra (MA70) USA, Canada & Australia Jan., 1986 to May, 1993

Cressida (MX73) USA Aug ., 1984 to Aug., 1988

CHARACTERISTICS
1. DAMP ING M ODE CHANGE 2. ANT I-SQUAT CONTROL

T he driver can select the Normal mode or the
Sport mode with the selector switch. While driv-
ing in the Normal mode, priority is given to main-
taining riding comfort, so the ECU sets normally
the damping force to Soft. In the Sport mode, the
damping force is set to Medium.
This limits the rear-end squ at that occurs when
starting out or accelerating rapidly. At such times,
the damping force of the shock absorbers is set
by th e ECU to Firm , stabilizing the posture of t he
vehicle.

SELECTOR SWITCH SHOCK ABSORBER With TEMS

(damping force: Firm) Without TEMS
POSITION DAMP ING FORCE
NORMAL Soft
SPORT Medium

OHP 01

NORMAL MODE SPORT MODE

OHP01
 WHAT IS TEMS ? - Characteristics

3. ANTI-ROLL CONTROL 5. HIGH SPEED CONTROL

(Norm al mode only)
This limits the amount of body roll during corner-
ing or when negotiating "8" curves. At this time, When the vehicle is being driven at high speeds,

the damping force of the shock absorbers is set the damping force of the shock absorbers is set

to Firm, thereby providing excellent steering sta- to Medium, providing excellent steering stability.

bility.

With TEMS
(damping force: Firm) With TEMS
OHP 01 (damping force: Medium)
OHP 01

4. A NTI-D IVE CO NTROL 6. SHIFT-SQ UAT PREVE NTION

(A/T vehi cles only)
This limits the amount of nose dive that occurs
during braking. At this time, the damping force of This limits the amount of rear-end squat when a

the shock absorbers is set to Firm, stabilizing the vehicle with an automatic transmission first starts

vehicle's posture. out. When the transmission is shifted from the

"N" or "P" range, the damping force of the shock
absorbers is set to Firm. Note that this control is

With TEMS not provided in current models.

(damping force: Firm)
With TEMS
(damping force: Firm)

N¢D

OHP 01
OHP 01

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 COMPONENTS - Location

COMPONENTS
LOCATION

Components related to the TEMS are located as

shown below:

Speed sensor
Selector switch TEMS indicator Actuators

Stop light switch

(brakelight switch)

Throttle position sensor

Actuators

Steering sensor

Neutral start switch *

* The neutral start switch was not used as a TEMS sensor beginning with 1987 models.
OHP 02

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 COMPO NENTS - Funct ion

FUNCTION

The TEMS consists of several input units, a control

unit, and several output units. The functions of each
component part are shown in t he table below.
r--------------------------------------------,
I
r----------------------------------, r-------------------------------------,
I I I
I I I I

!
I
Input Units ! Cont rol Unit
I
! ! Outp ut Units
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I Selector switch I Motor and solenoid
I
I
I
I
I
St eering sensor
I on each shock absorber I
I
I
~
I
I
I
I
i St op light switch I
I
I
I I I
I I Shock absorber I
Speed sensor I TEMS
I
I
i I I
I Throttle position
I sensor
Eng ine I
I
ECU I TEMS indicator I
I ECU I
I
I
I
I
I
I I
I I
Neutral start switch * I I I
I I I
I
I
I
I
(AfT vehicles only) I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I I I I I
I I I I
I I I I
I I I I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I Check connector I
I
I
I
I
I
L JI IL JI IL JI

COM PONENT FUNCTION

Select or switch Consists of 2 push -buttons, NORMAL and SPORT, by which the
driver selects the damping force mode.
Steering sensor This detects the direction in which the steering wheel is turned, and
the turning angle of the steering wheel.
Stop light switch This sends a braking signal to the TEMS ECU.
Speed sensor Thi s sends a vehicle speed signal to the TEM S ECU.
Throttle position sensor This detects the throttle valve op ening angle and sends signals to
(Engine ECU) the TEMS ECU via t he Engine ECU.
Neutral start sw itch* T h is sends signals to tell the T EM S ECU wh en the shift lever is
(AfT vehicles only) in the "N" or "P" range.
TEM S ECU Bas e d on signals from each sensor, this controls the shock
absorber damping force according to the mode selected.
Actuator Base d on signals from the T EM S ECU , the actuator drives the
shock absorber control rod (a rotary valve), thereby changing t he
damping force.
Shock absorber Each shock abso rbe r has a built -in rotary valve which chang es the
damping force in 3 st ages .
TEMS indicator This indicates the selected damping force (Soft, M edium or Firm )
of the shock absorbers.
Check connector The steering sensor circuitry and damping forc e can be checked
by connecting t he Ts and E, t erm inals with t his connector.

* The neutral sta rt sw itch wa s no t used as a TEMS sensor beginning with 1987 models.

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 COMPONENTS - Construction & Operation

CONSTRUCTION & OPERATION 2. STEERING SENSOR

1. SELECTOR SWITCH
The selector switch is installed in the center con-
sole and is used by the driver to select the
desired damping force mode, Normal or Sport.
CONSTRUCTION
Th is sensor detect s t he steering whe el t u rn ing
angle and the direction in which th e st eering
wh eel has been t u rne d. It is composed of a stee r-
ing sen sor unit and a slotted disc. The st eering
sensor unit is fixed to the steering column tube
and has two LEOs and phototransistors. The slot-
ted disc is fixed to the steering main shaft and
turns with it.
The slotted disc has 20 slots around its circumfer-
enc e and rotates between t he two LEOs and t he

NORMAL MODE two phototransistors* of the steering sensor uni t.

SPORT MODE
OHP 03
* A phototransistor is a t ransist or which no rmally
12 V is applied to the SW-S terminal of the TEMS cut s off t he flow of current, but allows current to
ECU when it is in the Sport mode and 0 V is flow when it senses light.
applied when it is in the Normal mode. This is
how the TEMS ECU judges which mode has been
selected by the driver.
The LEOs* in the selector sw itch light up when
the ignition switch is turned to the ON position.

* L EO is an abbreviation for "Iight -emitting

diode" . This type of diode emits light just like a
normal light bulb when a certain vol tage is
applied to it. Slott ed disc
Ignition switch
TEM S ECU
ECU-IG (15 A)
Steering sensor unit

Selector
LEOs switch
~----O------, Phototransistors

T
I
-L

I Slotted
disc
OHP 03

M ode SW-S Term inal Voltage

Front
No rmal OV OHP04
Spo rt 12 V

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 COMPONENTS - Construction & Operation
OPERATION
When the steering wheel is turned, the slotted
disc also turns. The two LEOs emit light due to
the current flowing from the Vs terminal of the
TEMS ECU. Light from the LEOs is alternately cut
off and passed as the holes in the slotted disc
pass between the LEOs and the phototransistors.
The ph 0 tot ran sis tor s are t urn e don and
repeatedly by the light from the LEOs.
TEMS ECU
Steering sensor unit
Steering sensor
~
I~I
"""1= Slotted disc
Phototransistor on Phototransistor off
The transistors (Tr: and Tr2) thus generate on-off
signals in accordance with on -off signals from the
phototransistors. Therefore, current from the SS,
and SS2 terminals of the TEM S ECU flows to Tri
and Tr2 in accordance with the on -off signals from
the phototransistors. If we let the time that the
current is flowing be 1, and the time that the cur-
rent is not flowing be 0, then the resultant signals
are as shown in the following illustration. The
T EM S ECU judges the steering wheel turning
angle and direction of rotation by the changes in
these signals.
-: 4.5°1-
:---+----;
SS, 0 i0
Counterclockwise ~---~ Clockwise
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3. THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR
This sensor is mounted on the throttle body and
electronically senses the throttle opening (how
far open the throttle is). It sends this data to the
TEMS ECU via the Eng ine ECU in the form of volt-
age signals.
A constant 5 V is applied to terminal Vc of t his
0 ff sensor by the Engine ECU.
As the contact point slides along the variable
resistor in accordance with the throttle valve
opening, voltage is applied to the VTA terminal in
proportion to this.
Throttle position sensor
The Eng i ne ECU converts this VTA voltage into
OHP04 one of eight different throttle signals to inform
the TEMS ECU of the throttle opening. The table
below shows the voltage of terminals L" L2, and
L3 at various throttle openings. A blank indicates
that the voltage is high (5 V), while a filled -in
square means that it is low (0 V).
I+-e 2" f4- e ~ - e 4- I--e 0-
80146,-- f4- e ~ ~ e 7-
Throttle opening - - -
OHP 06
ei
1 I1
!
OHP 04
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COMPO NENTS - Construct ion & Operation

4. ACTUATOR
CONSTRUCTION OPERATION

The actuator is locat ed at the top of each shock Four actuators, each installed on one of the shock
abso rb er. The actuators dr ive t he rot ary v alv es of absorbers, are connected in para lle l, and all four
the shock absorbers t o change the shock operate at the same time . The so lenoids are acti -
absorber damping force. vated by the ECU for about 0.15 second at a t ime.
The actuator is driven electromagnetica lly so that
it can accurate ly respond to the driv ing cond i-
TEMS ECU Actuators
t ions, which change frequently. The electromag-
S+
net cons ists of four stator cores and two pairs of
S- ()--- - -- - _ - t - - { }-- - - --'
stator co ils.
SOL
Stator coil

Stator core
Shock absorber
control rod
Permanent
magnet
Shock absorber
piston rod
OHP07
FL: Left front
The current f lows to each pa ir of stator co ils to
FR: Right front
rotate the permanent magnet connected to the
RL: Left rear
shock absorber contro l rod.
RR: Right rear
The ECU changes t he po larity of the stator cores
from N to 5 or vice versa, or to a non-po larity
OHP 07
cond ition . The permanent magnet is rotated by
the attraction ·of the magnetic force generated by The vo ltage at the ECU termina ls when the damp-
the stator co ils. ing force is changed are as shown in the fol low-
ing table:
Soft position
Voltage at ECU
Permanent Damping Force Terminals
magnet
S+ S- SOL
Firm or Soft
+ - 0
---7 Med ium

Firm or Medium
Stator coil
- + 0
---7 Soft
Soft or Med ium
Medium 0 0 +
---7 Firm
position
+ : positive voltage is output
- : term inal is grounded
o: no voltage is output
CONCEPTUAL DIAGRAM
OHP07

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 COMPO NENTS - Construction & Operation

• Damping Force Medium • Damping Force Firm

When the damping force is changed from Firm
or Soft to Medium, current flows from the 5+
terminal to the 5- terminal of the ECU to the
solenoid, causing the permanent magnet to
turn clockwise to the Medium position.
When the damping force is changed from Soft
or Medium to Firm, current flows from the
SOL terminal of the ECU to the solenoid, caus-
ing the permanent magnet to turn in either
direction to the Firm position.

Stator core

Permanent magnet

DAMPING FORCE FIRM OHP 08

EFERENCE- - - - - - - - - -_ _
The actuators were changed from the motor
type to the solenoid type in Aug., 1988.
Motor Stopper

':-." M/
DAMPING FORCE MEDIUM OHP08
, ,' / Solenoid

t;_ ~
-;2

~ ~~
Pinion gear
~ Shock absorber
Sector gear .~ control rod
• Damping Force Soft
When the damping force is changed from Firm
:4 Shock absorber
- piston rod
or Medium to Soft, current flows from the 5- In the previous models, the voltage at the
terminal to the 5+ terminal of the ECU to the ECU terminals when the damping force is
solenoid, causing the permanent magnet to changed are as shown in the following table:
turn counterclockwise to the Soft position. Volt age at ECU
Damping Force Te rminals
S+ S- SOL
Firm or Soft - 0
+
~ Medium

Firm or Medium
- + 0
~ Soft
Medium ~ Firm - + +
Soft ~ Firm + - +
+ : positive voltage is output
- : terminal is grounded
o: no voltage is output

DAMPING FORCE SOFT OHP08

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 COMPO NENTS - Construction & Operation

5. SHOCK ABSORBER

CONSTR UCT ION

T h e construction and operation of the shock Damp ing

Force
absorber are basica lly the same as with the con -
Soft Firm Medium
ventional type . This type of shock absorber di f-
fers from ordinary shock absorbers in that the Cross-
section
damping force can be regulated by the opening
Rotary valve
and closing of additional orifices. The piston rod

A
00
and the rotary valve have orifices at three levels,
A - A'
and the contro l rod and the rotary valve turn as
®
~
0 rifice
one unit, as shown in t he f igure below. When the i
rotary valve is turned, the or ifices are opened and Piston rod
Open Closed Closed
closed, as shown in the chart to the right, and the
damping force is changed in three stages. Rotary valve

A A
~0 V
Control rod
B- B'
Piston rod 0 rifice @
Rotary valve ·::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::i::::

\ Piston rod
Open

Rotary valv e
Closed Open

A
~ 0 0
8 . ~.!. .-I+--------=----:~-______IH__'_ C - C' ::::: :::::

~ 0 rifice © ::::::::::.:.....:.::::::::::
....

Piston rod
C Open Closed Closed

NOTE: The rotary valve is show n as viewed f rom

above.
OHP 09

Ex pansion
Firm
Medium
Soft
Q)
...o
.E
Piston
0>
c Piston speed
~---------
'0.
Cylinde r E
ro
Cl Soft
OHP 09
Medium

Firm
Contraction

DAMPING FORCE CHARACTERISTICS

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 COMPONENTS - Construction & Operation

OPERATION
CD Damping Force Soft
A ll three orifices are open, and oil flows as shown
in the figure below.

Front

~
~ 60 °
I

Control - I -

rod Piston
rod

Orifice © (open)

CONTRACTION STROKE EXPANSION STROKE

® Damping Force M edium

Orifice ® is open and orifices ® and © are

closed. Oil flows as shown in the figure below.

Orifice ® (closed)
Front - Orif ice ® (open)

Piston
rod

Orifice © (closed)

CONTRACT ION STROKE EXPANSION STROKE

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 COMPO NENTS - Construction & Operation

@ Damping Force Firm

A ll three or ifices are c losed, and o i l f lows as

shown in the figure below.

Orifice ® (closed)

Fro nt
o

ar
Co nt ro I
I rod
- -
I Piston Orifice © (closed)
rod

CONTRACTION STROKE EXPA NSION STROKE

6. TEMS INDICATOR LIGHTS

These indicator lights (LEDs) display the current

shock absorber damping force, and are bu ilt into
the combination meter. The TEMS ECU cause s
current to flow from the SL, ML or FL terminals in
accordance with the damp ing force to turn the
indicator lights on as shown in t he f ollow ing illus-
tration. They are also used as indicator lights for
diagnosis and for the fai l-safe function.

For about 2 seconds after the ignition switch is

turned on, all three indicator lights light up as a
check for burned out LEDs.
TEMS ECU TEM S indicator lights (LED)
F I
Shock Absorber FL u------t-~tif-----J1J\1\r-____,
TEMS Indi cat or Lights M
Damping Force M L )-------f-j~__'\JV\r_----.

cQ==~=~ SL
Soft
11
TEMS

r cQ= ~ =~l OHP 10

Medium
l 11 TEMS J

rrcO= ~ ~
REFERENCE- - -- - -- - - -----...
Firm
II 11 TEMS JJ
An indicator light is not provided in mod els
later than t he 1987 Cressida.
OHP10

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 TEMS CONTROL SYSTEM - Wiring Diagram for Supra (MA70)

TEMS CONTROL SYSTEM

WIRING DIAGRAM for Supra (M A70)

Ignition switch
1ST
IIG _ r..
-
6 Neutral start switch *
)

STOP (20 A)
)

Shorting Starter
--'--
T Selector switch connector
I (A!T:short;
-L
M!T:open)
p_
1
t )
o ro
C. E Combination meter
(J) (;
z TEMS indo lights Speed sensor

sw-S +8 NTR /~~S~~M~~F= W

SL 0 - -- - '
MLo------'
Stop light switch
o FL (')--- ------'
SPD 6- ---J

Check connecter
....---- --0 STP CHK 0 - - - - - - , , - - - - - - - ,

Stop lights TEMS ECU SS, o-----<J

SS20---- - - o Steering
Throttle position -=- - Vso------o sensor
sensor
f\-------() L,
Engine 0 -- ----0 L2
ECU f \ -- - - - - - ( ) L3 G ND ()--- ---,
SOL S- S+

TEMS actuators

__ FL
J __ RR
J
_ ..... FR __ RL

* The neutral start switch and shorting connector were not used by TEMS beginning with 1987 models.

OHP 11

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TEMS CONTROL SYSTEM - TEMS Control System

TEMS CONTROL SYSTEM 3. ANTI-ROLL CONTROL

The TEMS ECU carries out the following controls This limits body roll when cornering or when
in accordance with signals from each sensor. driving around " S" curves.

1. DAMPING MODES Speed sensor signals input to the SPD terminal of

the ECU and steering sensor signals input to the
The damping force during normal driving is
SS, and SS2 terminals of the ECU make it possi-
determined in accordance with the mode setting
ble for the ECU to judge the current vehicle speed
of the selector switch. When the switch is in the
and steering angle. The ECU then causes current
Normal mode, the damping force is Sof t , and
to flow from t he SOL terminal to set t he actu ators
when it is in the Sport mode, the damping force
t o the Firm position, thus limiting roll.
is Medium. The relationship between the vehicle speed and

~
Selector Switch steering angle when t he actuators are set to Firm
NORMAL SPORT
is as shown in the graph at below.
Shock absorber
Soft Medium
damping force

~
Selector Switch
NORMAL SPORT
2. ANTI -SQUAT CONTROL
Soft Medium
Shock absorber
This limits the amount of rear-end squat that
damping force t t
occurs when starting out or accelerating rapidly. Firm Firm
The ECU causes current to flow from its SOL ter- Anti-roll control is cancelled about 2 seconds
minal, setting the actuators in the Firm position after it is started, and the current flows from ter-
under the following conditions: minal S+ or S- to the actu ators, as it did before
• The ECU judges the vehicle's speed to be less the T EM S was set to Fi r m . This changes the
than 20 krn/h (13 mph) ; and, damping force back to its original setting.
• The ECU judges from the t h rottle position sen- However, the control t im e is extended if the steer-
sor signals that the throttle valve is open wide ing wheel is operated in slalom style or when the
or is opening suddenly. steering wh eel is t u rned ev en further during cor-
Approximately 3 seconds after this occurs, or nering wh en th e damping force is already set in
after the vehicle's speed reaches 50 krn/h (31 the Firm state.
mph), anti-squat control is cancell ed. The current
flows from terminal S+ or S- to th e actuators, as
it did before the T EMS was set t o Fi r m . This
-6, ta t------I~{~(~/
~ /
changes the damping force back to its original 0>
c:
setting. 'i:

....~ b f---+---~""(

~
Selector Switch (j)

NORMAL SPORT
a A B ~ High speed
Shock absorber Soft Medium
Vehicle speed
damping force ~ t
Firm Firm

Accelerator pedal
OHP12 OHP13
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 TEMS CONTROL SYSTEM - TEMS Contro l System

4. ANTI-DIVE CONTROL 5. HIGH-SPEED CONTROL

Th is li mi t s the amount of nose diving during
braking. When the ECU judges that the veh icle 's
speed is 60 krn/h (37 mph ) or higher, and if the
s igna l i n di c ati n g that the brakes have been
app lied is in put from the stop li g ht switch, the
ECU causes current to f low from the SOL term i-
n al, setting the actuators to the Fi rm pos ition,
thus li m iti ng nose diving.
Ant i-d ive contro l is cancel led about 2 seconds
after the stop light switch goes off, and the cur-
rent f lows from termina l S+ or S- to the actua-
tors, as it did before the TEMS was set to Firm .
Th is changes the damping force back to it s orig i-
na l setting.
(Normal mode only )
Th is optimize steering stabi lity during high-speed
driving .
When the ECU j udges that the vehic le's speed is
120 krn/h (75 mph) or greater, it causes current to
f low from the S+ termina l through the actuators
to the S- termina l, chang ing t he actuators from
the Soft pos ition to the Medium position in order
to increase the damping force a l i t t l e .
High-speed control is cance lled when the veh icle
speed drops be low 100 krn/h (62 mph ), and the
current again beg ins flowing from termina l S- to
the actuators, as it did before the TEMS was set
to Medium. This changes the orig ina l damping
force back to Soft .

~ ~
Selector Switch Selector Switch

Shock absorber
damping force
sr
NORMAL

Firm
SPORT
Me1ium

Firm
Shock absorber
damping force
NORMAL
Soft

t
Med ium
SPORT

Med ium
(no change )

60M
W Brake pedal
OHP15
OHP14

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 TEMS CONTROL SYSTEM - TEMS Control System, Diagnosis

6. SH IFT-SQUAT PREVENTION DIAGNOSIS

(AfT vehicles)

This limits the amount of rear-end squat that The TEM S ECU is equipped wi th a self-diagnostic
occurs when an automatic transmission vehicle function, making it possible t o check the steering
starts out. senso r circuitry and damping force by connecting
When the ECU judges that the vehicle's speed is the Ts terminal with the El terminal of the ch eck
less than 10 krn/h (6 mph), and when it also connector in the engine compartment.
El
judges that the shift lever is in the "N" or "P"
position, the ECU causes current to flow from the
SOL terminal, setting the actuators in the Firm
position, thus limiting the rear-end squat that
would otherwise occur on take -off.
Shift-squat control is cancelled about 5 seconds
after the shift lever is shifted from the "N" or "P" OHP17
Checkconnector
range to another range, or after the vehicle speed
reaches 15 krn/h (9 mph) or higher. The current 1. STEERING SENSOR CIRCUIT CHECK
flows from terminal S+ or S- to the actuators, as FUNCTION
it did before the T EM S was set to Firm. This
First, the Ts terminal and the Ei terminal are con -
changes the damping force back to its original
nected and the ignition switch is t urn ed on. This
setting.
connects the ECU 's CHK terminal to body ground,

~
Selector Sw itch causing its voltage to become 0 V. Next, the
NORMAL SPORT selector switch is set to the Normal mode. This
Soft Medium causes battery voltage to stop being input to the
Shock absorber
damping force t
Firm
t
Firm
ECU 's SW-S terminal. When these two conditions
are satisfied, the ECU is switched over to the
steering sensor circuit check function.

100~ The TEM S indicator lights blink once every sec-

ond or go off in accordance with the turning of
th e stee ring wh eel, as show n in th e followin g
tabl e. The ste eri ng se nso r and its circuitry ar e
OHP16
judged to be normal if the check results are as
shown below.

iJ TEMS

0.5 sec. 0.5 sec.

ON

OFF
OHP17

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 TEMS CONTROL SYSTEM - Diagnosis, Fail-safe

TEMS Ind icator Light FAIL-SAFE

St ee ring W heel
Left Center Right
Tu rned to the left Blinks The TEMS ECU is equ ipped with a fai l-safe func-
Off Off
more than 45°.
tion which allows the vehicle to operate normally
Turned to the right Off Off Blinks even if the actuator circuitry becomes abnormal.
more than 45°.
In the straight-ahead Blinks Off Blinks
1. ACTUATOR SHORT SENS ING FUNCTION
position.
If a short circuit deve lops in t he electrical circuitry
2. DAMPING FORCE CHECK FUNCTION of the actuators, the flow of current to the actua-
tors is cut off and the damping force remains at
Since the damping force cannot normally be set
what it was before the problem occured.
to Firm , this function makes it possible to do t his
When this happens, the center light of the TEMS
forcibly in order to check it.
indicator blinks at 1 second intervals for approxi-
Fi rst , connect the Ts terminal and E1 terminal,
mately 30 seconds, then all three indicator lights
then turn the ignition switch on. This grounds the
go off to warn the driver.
CHK terminal of the ECU, bringing it to 0 V. Next,
If the short circuit is not corrected, the center light
set the selector switch to the Sport mode. This
will blink for 30 seconds as above when the igni-
causes battery voltage to be input to the SW -S
tion switch is t u rn ed on again, then all the TEM S
terminal of the ECU. When t hese two conditions
indicator lights will go off.
are satisfied, current will flow to the actuators,
setting the shock absorbers to Firm .
The damping force can be checked by driving the
vehicle and swaying it after the shock absorbers /! TEMS
are set to one of the three damping force settings Center light blinking
as shown below.
1 sec. 1 sec.
Check
Damping Se lect or Connector ON
Force Sw itc h Mode Termina ls
(Ts-E,) OFF
Soft Normal Disconnected
30 sec.
Medium Sport Disconnected
Firm Sport Connected
2. ACTUATOR GOVERNOR FUNCTION

If the actuators are driven continuously for longer

th an about 2.5 sec o n ds , the ECU judg es that
some kind of trouble has occurred. As a result,
th e damping force is set at wh at it wa s before th e
problem occured, and t he driver is w arn ed by all
t h ree of t he TEMS indicator lights going off.

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 TROUBLESHOOTING - Tr oubles hooting Proced ures

TROUBLESHOOTING
TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES
Before beg inn ing troub lesh ooti ng of the TEMS, If the resu lts of the pre lim inary check are OK ,
f irst carry out t he f o llowing pre lim inary chec k to check whether the damping force of the shock
make sure the troub le is actua lly in t he TEMS and absorbers is cha nged by the actuators using t he
not in an other re lated system . "dam pi ng f orce ch eck f unction " (see page 18).
A lso be sure to get a thoroug h understand ing of
• Chec k t ire pressure. re lationsh ip betwee n each contro l funct ion and
• Check lub ricati o n of suspension and steering sensor (see the fo llowing tab le) before beg inn ing
li nkag e. troub leshooting .
• Check chass is-to-ground clearance and whee l
alignment.
• Check that battery vo ltage is above 12 volts.
• Check that all connectors are secure.

RELATIONS HIP BETWEEN EACH CONTRO L FUNCT ION AND SENSOR

~
Anti-squat Anti-roll Anti-dive High-speed Shift-squat
Select or

, , , , ,
Cont rol Cont rol Cont rol Control Prevention
" Q) Sw it ch
.cQ)u
.. Soft Soft Soft Soft Soft
" 0
~LL. Norma l Mode
.cen
et .5
,.:.::Q.
uo E
~c
~
Sport Mode
Firm

,
Med ium

Firm
,
Firm
Med ium

Firm
,
Firm
Med ium

Firm
Med ium

Medium
,
Firm
Medium

Firm
Less than 60 krn/h 120 km/h Less than
Speed Sensor 20 krn/h See page 15. (37 mph ) or (75 mph ) or 10 km/h
(13 mph ) higher higher (6 mph )
'i
c Wi de open
en ..0 Throttle Position -
.-
UJ Sensor
or ope ning - - -
.... ccn rap id ly
= Q)
Q. UJ
.5J: Steering Sensor - See page 15. - - -
-o~u
C W
.2 E On
.~ 0 Stop Light Switch - - (brake peda l - -
OC" depressed)
c-
o
e On
Neutra l St art Switch - - - - (li N " or lip"
range )
Cance llation of Contro l Canceled Cance led Canceled Cance led Canceled approx.
Function approx.3 approx. approx. when 5seconds after
seconds after 2 seconds 2 seconds veh icle transmission is
contro l starts after contro l after stop speed drops shifted to a
or when starts. light switch be low range other than
vehic le speed goes off. 100 km/h ·NI or .p. or
reaches (62 mph ). when vehicle
50 km/h speed reaches
(31 mp h). 15 km/h (9mph).

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 INSPECTION OF COMPONENTS - Front and Rear Actuators

INSPECTION OF COMPONENTS

OBJ ECTIVE: To master the procedure for checking the electronic control components shown below:
• Front and rear actuators
• Steering sensor

PREPARATION: • Volt- and ohmmeter (circuit tester or multimeter)

(Use volt- and ohmmeter with high im pedance [10k.QN minimum])
• SST 09843-18020 Diagnosis check wire

A PPLICABLE MODEL: Supra (MA70) [Aug., 1988]

FRONT AND REAR ACTUATORS

1. PREPARATIONS FOR REMOVAL

(a) Turn the ignition switch on and set the se lector

switch to the SPORT position.
(b) Sho rt circuit check connector terminals Ts and E1
using the diagnosis check wire.
(c) Turn the ignition switch off and remove the negative
battery cable.

NOTE: This operation is performed to make actuator

reassembly easier.

2. REMOVE ACTUATOR

(a) Disconnect the actuator connector.

(b) Remove the actuator cover (front on ly).

(c) Remove the two actuator mounting bolts and pull

Front Rear
out the actuator from the shock absorber.
NOTICE: Pu ll t he act uator o ut slo w ly a nd p u ll it
straight out to avoid bending t he absorber contro l rod.
 INSPECTION OF COMPO NENTS - Front and Rear Actuators

3. CHECK ACTUATOR SHAFT POSITION

Check the position at which the shaft stops when battery

voltage is applied to each actuator terminal.

NOTICE: Do not app ly battery volt age longer t han 2

seconds so as to avoid burning out t he solenoid in t he
actuator.

~
Front Rear
1 2 3 4
' -- - - - - -- -- - - OHP 19 Position
Firm - Soft -
------
--- + ~

--
Firm - M edium + - :...---
Soft
Soft
Soft
-
-
M edium
Firm
--+

-- ----
-

-- + -

Firm - I----ffBtf--------{1
Med ium
Med ium
-
-
Soft
Firm
---
-
~
+
+
+: Battery pos it ive terminal
- : Battery negative terminal
-

Med ium
' - -- - - - -- - - - - OHP 19

4. INSTALL ACTUATOR

(a) Check that the actuator shaft is fac ing toward the
Firm position.

Firm - I --#€f l t ---{(

' - - - - - -- - - - -- OHP 19

(b) Check that t he shock absorber contro l rod is f acing

toward the firm position.

@ -Firm
~

' - - - - - - - - - - -- - - OHP 19

(c) Insert th e shock absorber control rod into t he groove

of the actuator shaft and secure the actu ator with t he
Actuator
two bolts.

1~~~~ "l~~ .. ~~~

NOTE: In the case of front actuator, fasten the actuator
wire harness so that if faces the front of the vehicle .

Absorber control rod

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 INSPECTION OF COMPO NENTS - Front and Rear Actuators, Steering Sensor

(d) Install the actuator cover (front only).

(e) Connect the actuator connector.

(f) Remove the service wire from the check connector.

STEERING SE SOR
1. CHECK STEERING SENSOR CIRCUITRY
(See page 17)

2. INSPECT STEERING SENSOR ASSEMBLY

(a) Turn the ignition switch on, and measure the voltage
between steering sensor connector terminals 1 and 2.
Standa rd voltage: 3.5 to 4.2 V
(b) Measure the voltage between steering sensor con-
nector terminals 3, 4, and 2 while slowly turning the
steering wheel.
Standard voltage: 5V ~ 0V ~ 5V ~ 0 V ...
If not as shown above, there is either a short circuit
between the ECU and the steering sensor, or the steering
sensor is faulty.

3. REMOVE STEERING SENSOR UNIT

Groove
4. INSPECT STEERING SENSOR AND SLOTTED DISC

(a) Check that there is no foreign matter in the groove

between the LEDs and phototransistors. If neces-
sary, clean out the groove with a soft cloth.

(b) Check that th e slotted disc is not bent and that no

Slotted disc dirt or foreign matter is adhering to it.

5. INSTALL STEERING SENSOR AND SLOTTED DISC

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 WHAT IS AIR SUSPENSION? - Description

WHAT IS AIR SUSPENSION?

DESCRIPTION
At present, metallic springs such as coil springs,
~el
Function UCF10 UCF20

r° -.
torsion bar springs, and leaf springs are used for
ft
the suspension in most passenger automobiles. Damping Force 3 stages Medium 9 stages
Air suspension, which takes advantage of the Firm
cushioning effect of compressed air, can absorb { Soft
Spring Rate 2 stages F
smaller vibrations, and thus provide better riding rrrn
comfort, than metallic springs. Air suspension { Normal
Vehicle Height 2 stages * H" 2 stages
also features such merits as vehicle height control iqh

and spring rate adjustment.

* Vehicle height control in the US model is in three
The air suspension system explained in this
stages due to the addition of a Low stage to
manual enables the damping force of the shock
Normal and High.
absorbers, as well as the spring rate and vehicle
height, to be controlled as shown in the table to Sub-air chamber
(UCF10 only)
the right, and is further provided with diagnostic
and fail -safe functions. This system is called
"e lectronically-modulated air suspension"
(EMAS). Pneumatic
EM A S was first adopted on the Lexus LS 400 in cylinder

1989.

Coil spring

Rolling diaphragm

Torsion bar spring

AIR SUSPE NS ION

M ETALLIC SPRINGS OHP 20

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 WHAT IS AIR SUSPE NS ION? - Characteristics

CHARACTERISTICS

The EMAS controls the damping force of the HEIGHT CONTROL SW ITCH
shock absorbers, as well as the spring rate * and The h eigh t control sw i t c h allows selection
vehicle height, under varying conditions to pro- between the NORM (normal) and HIGH positions.
vide greater comfort and excellent driving stabili- T h e NORM position is selected for driving on
ty. * UCF10 only ordinary roads and the HIGH position for driving
on rough roads. The vehicle height is set
1. M ODE CHANGE
respectively as shown in the table below.
Damping force and spring rate are controlled in
accordance with various driving conditions based
SW ITCH POSITION VEHICLE HEIGHT
on the mode selected by the LRC switch *. Vehicle
NORM Normal
height is controlled in accordance with various
HIGH High
vehicle conditions based on the mode selected
by the height control switch. * UCF10 only

LRC SW ITCH (UCF10 only)

The LRC switch has two positions: NORM (nor-

mal) and SPORT. The NORM setting emphasizes
riding comfort, and is usually selected during
normal driving. The SPORT setting provides
excellent vehicle stability during hard cornering,
etc. The damping force and spring rate for each
setting are as shown in the table below:

SW ITCH DAMPING
SPRING RATE Height con trol switch
POSITION FORCE
NORM Soft Soft
SPORT Medium Firm
OHP 21

LRC switch

OHP 21

32
 WHAT IS AIR SUSPENSION ? - Characteristics

2. DAMP ING FORCE AND SPRING RATE CONTROL

The shock absorber damping force and spring diving and squatting, thereby ensuring riding
rate are controlled electronically to suppress comfort.
vehicle posture changes such as rolling, nose- The function of each control is shown below.

FUNCTION
CONTROL
UCF10 UCF20
Changes
Changes damping force and spring rate to Firm.
Anti-squat damping
This suppresses squatting during acceleration,
control force to
thus minimizing changes in vehicle posture.
firmer

Changes damping force and spring rate to Firm. Changes

Anti -roll This suppresses rolling, thus minimizing damping
control changes in vehicle posture, providing excellent force to
controllability. firmer

Changes
Changes damping force and spring rate to Firm.
Anti-dive damping
This suppresses nose-diving during braking,
control force to
thus minimizing changes in vehicle posture.
firmer

In US model, changes damping force to Medium Changes

High-speed and spring rate to Firm at high speeds, thus pro- damping
control viding excellent driving stability and steering sta - force to
bility. firmer

Rough road
control

Change damping force and spring rate to

Medium or Firm as needed to suppress bottom-
Pitching ing, pitching, and bouncing when vehicle is dri -
control ving on uneven roads, thus improving riding
comfort.

Bouncing
control

Provides a 4-wheel independent damping force

Sem i-active which adjusts optimally against undulations of
control (road- the road. Accordingly, the vehicle can be con-
sensitive) trolled to maintain a constant posture in varying
road and driving conditions.

OHP 22

33
 WHAT IS AIR SUSPENS ION? - Characteristics

3 . V EHICLE HEIGHT CONTROL

Vehi cl e heigh t is electron ica lly contro lled to stabi-

lize the vehicle posture during high -speed travel
and to compensate for changes in weight distri-
bution.
The function of each control is shown below.

FUNCT ION
CONTROL
UCF10 UCF20
Maintains vehic le height at a constant level

~~dn
Auto-levelling (Normal or High) regardless of weight of passen - (-
D gers and luggage. Targ et height is selected by
control
~ O means of the height control switch.

When height contro l switch is at HIGH position,

vehicle height is low ered to Normal lev el at high (-

~
speeds.
--- ------ --- --- ----- ---------- -----------------
~'
High-speed

G
control (In US model, vehicle height is lowered to Low
level when switch is at NORM position.) T h is
im p rove s aerodynamics and provides excellent
stability at high speeds.

Lowers vehic le height to target height when

~
Ign ition veh icle height becomes higher than target height
switch-off due to a reduction in weight of passengers or
control luggage after ignition switch is turned off. This
improves vehicle posture during parking.

OHP 22

34
 COMPONENTS - Location (for UCF10)

COMPONENTS
LOCATION (for UCF10 )
The layout of components related to the EMAS is
as illustrated below.

Engine & Transmission ECU Suspension ECU

\ No.2 height control relay
Rear suspension
control actuators

No.1 height
control valve

Heigh t control
compressor

Height control
air dryer &
exhaust valve

I . h
No.2 heiq t
control valve
and relief
valve

LRC switch *1
IC regulator
Height control switch
(in alternator)
Front suspension
control actuators

Front height control sensors

*1 LRC is the abbreviation for Lexus Ride Control ",

II

*2 TDCL is the abbreviation for Tota I Diagnostic Communication Link."

II

OHP 23

35
 COMPONENTS - Function (for UCF1 0)

FUNCTION (for UCF10)

The EMAS cons ists of input, control, and output
units.

Input unit Control unit Output unit

(5
L-
+-'
c:
Page Ref.: Page Ref.: o
U
38
- a>

~
LRC switch 40 Suspension control
+-'
co
-
~

actuators
0:
en
c
'i:
38 ~
(5
Steering sensor . 0-
(/)
"
L-
+-'
.----- ~
c: a>
o oL-
.. 46
U
a>
+-'
co
cc
Stop light switch - .
~
LRC indicator light
C/)
L-
a>
o
L.L
en
c
en "0 '0..
c c
E
Throttle >-o '\ oco
-..
'i:
0-
Engine &
(/) position ~ Transmis- 50 No.2 height control o
~

~ ~ 'p
a>
sensor sion ECU relay co
oL- E
:J
o a>
L.L c
en 52 a...
..
E
c
'0..
co
No.1
speed
sensor
Combi-
~ nation
meter
-.. Suspension - No.1 height control
relay
-.----
o
ECU t ~~
(5
L-
52 Height control +-'

Height control switch

47 ~
-
.-
compressor o
u
c

+-'
~
en
'(i)
47 .. ::r:
Height control sensors Height control air
53 ..
- dryer & exhaust
valve
~
a>

s:
(5
50 ~
L-
+-'
C
Height control ON/OFF ..
o switch
u
+-' No.1 and No.2
~
54 .. 55
en
'(i)
::r: Door courtesy switches - - height control
valves
,..----

a>
~
~

~ 51 55 Height control
IC regulator (in alternator) -
~

-
~

indicator lights

69 56
Check connector IHeight control connector I
TDCL

36

The function of each component is explained below.
COMPONENT
LRC switch
Steering sensor
Stop light switch
Throttle position sensor,
Eng ine & Tran smission ECU
No.1 speed sensor and
combination meter
Height control sensor
Height control switch
Height control ON/O FF switch
Door courtesy switch
IC regulator (in alternator)
Suspension ECU
Suspension control actuator
Pneumatic cylinder
LRC indicator light
No.2 height control relay
No.1 height control relay
Height control compressor
Height control air dryer &
exhaust valve
No.1 and No.2 height control
valves
Height control indicator lights
Height control connector
Check connector
TDCL
*3 stages in US models.
COMPONENTS - Function (for UCF10)
FUNCTION
There are 2 positions, NORM and SPORT, by which the driver can
select the shock absorber damping force and spring rate mode.
This detects the direction in which the steering wheel is turned and the
turning angle.
This sends a braking signal to the Suspension ECU.
This detects the throttl e valve opening ang le and sends appropriat e
signals to the Suspension ECU through th e Engine & Transmi ssion ECU.
This sends a vehicle speed signal to th e Suspension ECU through the
combination meter.
This detects the vehicle height by sensing the suspension lower arm
position.
There are 2 positions, NORM and HIGH, by which the driver can
select the desired vehicle height.
This permits or prohibits the operation of vehicle height control.
This detects the door position (opened or closed).
This detects whether or not the engine is running.
This controls the damping force, spring rate, and vehicle height
according to the vehicle operating conditions.
This changes the damping force and spring rate based on signals
from the Suspension ECU.
In each cylinder, there is a shock absorber which changes the damping
force in 3 stages, and a main and a sub-air chamber which change t he
spring rate in 2 stages. There is also a rolling diaphragm which changes
the target vehicle height in 2 stages*.
This lights up to indicate that the damping force and spring rate are in the
"SPORT" mode as selected by the LRC switch.
This supplies electric current t o the fou r height control sensors and t o the
Suspension ECU.
This supplies electric current to the height control compressor motor.
This supplies compressed air to increase the vehicle height.
• The height control air dryer removes moisture from the compressed air.
• The exhaust valve discharges compressed air into the atmosphere
from the pneumatic cylinders to lower the vehicl e.
These valves supply and discharge compressed air to and from t he air
chambers in the four pneumatic cylinders (right and left front, right and
left rear).
This indicates the target vehicle height to the driver. It also lights up to
warn the driver that the Suspension ECU detects a malfunction in the
suspension control system.
Connecting the terminals of this conn ector all ows th e t echnici an to check
the operation of the height control system , without going throu gh t he
Suspension ECU.
Connecting the Ts and E1 termin als of thi s conn ector allows t he
technician to check the circuitry of t he above sw itches and senso rs.
Also, connecting the Tc and E1 terminals allows t he t echnici an to output
the EMAS diagnostic codes.
The technician can also output the EM AS di agnostic cod es by conn ecting
the Tc and E1t erm ina ls of thi s conn ector.
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 COMPONENTS - Construction & Operation (for UCF10)

CONSTRUCTION & OPERATION (for UCF10)

1. DA MP I NG FORCE A ND SPR I NG RATE STEERING SENSOR
CONTROL
The steering sensor is fitted to the t u r n signal
LRC SW ITCH sw itch assembly and detects t he steering wh eel
The LRC switch is installed in the center console turning direction and angle.
and is used by the driver to select the damping The construction and function of the steering
force and suspension spring rate. With this sensor are similar to those of the steering sensor
switch, two positions, NORM and SPORT, can be in the TEM S.
selected. The steering wheel turning angle and direction
are detected by on-off signals sent to the SS, and
SWITCH DAMPING
SPRING RATE SS2 terminals of the ECU (see page 6).
POSITION FORCE
Soft
NORM Soft (firm)
(medium, firm) Steering sensor
SPORT Medium (firm) Firm

Changes as shown in parentheses occur in

accordance with driving conditions (see page 33).
Slotted
disc

Suspension
ECU-IG ECU
fuse --¢-" -I\Nv__~--,
LRC switch
OHP 24
SS,
At the NORM setting, 12 V is applied to the TSW Tn

terminal of the Suspensi o n ECU . At the SPORT

setting, the voltage is decreased to 0 V. The ECU
SS2
judges the mode accordingly. When the SPORT
Tr2 I

---- ~
position is selected, the LRC indicator light in the
combination meter is illuminated (see page 46).

Suspension ECU -; 4.5°1-

' -----+-----;
SS, 0 ! 0
I
LRC switch I
I
I

~
~
I i
I
55, I
I 1 0 : 0
I
TSW ! I

off: NORM
Counterclockwise - . - - - - Clockwise
on: SPORT

0: The signal is low (0 V).

1: The signal is high (approx. 5 V).
OHP 24
OHP 25

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 COMPONENTS - Construct ion & Operation (for UCF1 0)

SU SPENS IO N CONTROL ACTUATOR

(j) Const ruction

The suspens ion control actuator is locat ed at the

Suspension control actuator
top of each pneumatic cy linder. The suspens ion
con t rol act uato rs drive t he rotary v alves of the
shock absorbers and the air valves of the pneu-
mat ic cylinders simu ltaneous ly to change the
Sub-air
shock absorber damp ing force and suspension chamber
spring rate.
The air va lve control rod turns along with the Pneumatic
rotary v alve co ntro l rod . T he two contro l rods are cylinder
connected by a pair of gears.
Main air
chamber

IIHJ-lHl<ff==---- Rotary valve control rod

Permanent Stator coil

magnet
Stator core
Rotary Piston orifices
valve
control rod Shock absorber

PNEUMATIC CYUNDER

SUSPENSION CONTROL ACTUATOR OHP 27

The actuator is driven electromagnetica lly so that

Soft position of
it can accurately respond t o the driving condi - rotary control rod
t ions , wh ich change frequent ly. The e lectro -
magnet cons ists of four stator cores and two pairs
Medium
of st at o r coils. The current flows to each pair of position
stator co i ls to rotate the permanent magnet
connected to the air valve control rod. Permanent
magnet
The ECU changes the polarity of the stator cores
Firm position
from N to S or v ice versa , or to a non-polarity
Stator
cond ition. The perman ent magnet is rotated by core
the attraction of th e magn etic force generated by 4 II~ 3

the stator coils.

CONCEPTUAL DIAGRAM OHP 27

40
 COMPONENTS - Construction & Operation (for UCF10)

@ Operation

The actuators are divided into two groups: those
for the front and t hose for the rear.
Ex p la i n e d here is th e oper ation of the front
act uat ors.
• When t h e rod position is changed from
M edium or Firm to Soft, current flows from the
FS- terminal to th e FS+ t erminal of the ECU via
th e act uat ors.
Suspension ECU
• When the rod position is changed from Firm or
Soft to Medium, current flows from the FCH
terminal of the ECU to the actuators.
• When the rod position is changed from Soft or
Medium to Firm, current flows from the FS+
terminal t o the FS- terminal of the ECU via the
actuators.

F5-
FS+
FCH 3 2
Left front Right front
actuator actuator
4
-

RS-
RS+

RCH 3 2

Right rear
actuator
Left rear
actuator 4
- OHP 28

The table below shows the direction of current flow, the polarities of t he stator core magnetic poles, and the
actuator op eration.

Rod Positions Changed to Soft Changed to M edium Changed to Firm

1 (FS+) e e
Terminal 2 (FS-) @ G
polarities 3 (FCH) e
4 8
St at o r core
magnetic pole
~! ®--
Stator
core ~ [~®

~Io
Rotary valve control rod
Actu ator
operation *
~
Air valve control rod
* These illustrations show the actuator as viewed from below.
e OHP 29

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 CO MPONE NTS - Construction & Operation (for UCF10)

PNEUMATIC CYLINDER

Each pneumatic cylinder consists of a variable Piston rod Rotary valve

shock absorber containing low-pressure nitrogen

gas and oil, a main air chamber and a sub-air
chamber that stores compressed air.
Air valve

Sub-air
chamber
Orifices

Pneumatic
cylinder

Main air
chamber

Cylinder

Nitrogen gas

Piston orifices ~Cro~s- Fo rce

sectron
Soft

Rotary valve
Medium Firm

A
Shock absorber

FRONT PNEUMATIC CYLINDER OHP30

A -A'
Orifice ®
W
Piston rod
Rotary valve
CC
A A
CD Shock Absorber
The actuators change damping force by opening
and closing the orifices which are provided in the
B -B'
Orifice ®
W V
Piston rod
Note: The rotary valve is shown as viewed from above.
C
rotary valve. This changes the amount of oil OHP 31
Expansion
passing through the piston ports. Firm

1) Construction
t Medium
Soft
There are two sets of orifices in th e rotary valve,
which is integrated with the control rod, and is
driven by the suspension control actuator. T he Q)
o
'-
piston rod also has two orifices. The rotary valve .E
Ol
c: Piston speed
rotates inside the piston rod and opens or closes '0.
F'-- - - - - - - ---j_

the orifices, and changes the amount of oil

E
co
Cl
passing through the orifices. By means of this oil Soft
flow control, the damping force of the shock Medium
Firm
absorber is switched in three steps. Contraction

DAMPING FORCE CHARACTERISTICS

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 COMPONENTS - Construction & Operation (for UCF10)

@ Air Chambers and Air Valve 2) Operation

1) Construction
• Soft Spring Rate
The air chamber of the pneumatic cylinder is
When the air valve is opened, the main and sub -
separated into the main air chamber and the sub -
air chambers which function as a spring, are
air chamber. An air valve is located in the upper
connected as illustrated below.
support section of the pneumatic cylinder. The air
As a result, the air chamber volume increases,
valve is rotated by the suspension control actua-
setting the suspension spring rate to Soft.

Rotary valve Air valve

control rod control rod
_ ---U-- Sub-air
chamber

Main air
chamber

__-r+----- Main air

The damping force in this state is Soft.
chamber

• Firm Spring Rate

When the air valve is closed, the air passage
tor, via the air valve control rod, to open or close
between the main air chamber and sub-air
the air passage between the main air chamber
chamber is shut off. As a result, only the main air
and the sub-air chamber. The spring rate of the
chamber functions as a spring (because the air
suspension is regulated in two stages as a result.
chamber volume decreases), setting the
suspension spring rate to Firm.

Soft position

Valve case

Firm
Air valve
position . '-1t'=::.:.J...~ Air port
n
REFERENCE- - - - - - -- - - -

The damping force in this state is Medium.

Firm position The air valve is also closed when the damping
force is Firm, setting the suspension spring rate
A-A' CROSS SECTION
OHP32 to Firm.

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 COMPONENTS - Construction & Operation (for UCF10)

LRC IND ICATOR LIGHT

This indicator light is located in t he combination

meter and indicates the damping force and spring
rate modes (N orm aI or Spo rt). T h is ind icat o r
goes on when the Sport mode is selected, but it
goes off when the Norma l mode is selected .

Suspension ECU
Combination meter

vs

LRC INDICATOR LIGHT

On : Sport
Off: Normal

OHP 33

2. VEH ICLE HEIGHT CONTROL AIR TUBES

Vehi cl e heig ht is contro lled by the vo lume of the Two types of air tubes are used: steel tube and
compressed air in the pneumatic cy linders being soft ny lon tube . St ee l air tubes are used in the
changed . Vehicle height increases or decreases as sections between the No.1 and No.2 height
the amount of compressed air increases or control valves that are fitted to the body. Soft
decreases. nylon t ubes are used to connect components that
move, such as height control valves and
RF RR pneumatic cylinders.
"One -touch" connectors are used for t he soft
Exhaust valve nylon tubes to provide easy servicing and en sure

I ~~er .J
Relief
good sea ling.
valve
'x .., ~===:=:~==:f==~: ~
No.2 height control valve

Compressor

OHP 34

Clip I

~ -~g ;~
·t
Connector ~
r!l\-- Holder

uONE-TOUCH" CONNECTOR

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HEIGHT CONTROL SWITCH HEIGHT CONTROL SENSORS

The height control switch is installed in the center The front height control sensors are fitted to the
console and is used by the driver to select a target body and the e n d s of the control links are
vehicle height (Normal or High). connected to the lower shock absorber supports.
For the rear suspension, the sensors are fitted to
the body and the link ends are connected to the
SWITCH POSITION TARG ET VEHICLE HEIGHT
No.1 lower arms.
NORM Normal
These sensors continuously monitor the distance
HIGH High
between the body and the suspension arms to
detect vehicle height and thus the displaced
volume of each pneumatic cylinder.

Front height
control sensor

Height control switch

OHP35

In the NORM position, 12 V is applied to the HSW

terminal of the Suspension ECU. In the HIGH FRONT HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR
position, the HSW terminal is grounded and the
voltage becomes 0 V. The ECU determines the
target vehicle height according to the HSW ter-
minal voltage.
The NORM light in the combination meter is lit
when Norm is selected, and the HI light comes on
when High is selected.
In the US model, the LO light is lit when vehicle
height is set to Low (see page 55).

Suspension ECU

Height control switch No.1 lower

arm Control link
HSW
REAR HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR
off: NORM
on: HIGH

OHP 35

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 CO MPONE NTS - Construction & Operation (for UCF10)

CD Construct ion ® Operation

Each sensor cons ists of a slotted disc and four
pa irs of photo -interrupters . The s lotted d isc
rotates between the LEOs and the photo -
transistors of each photo - interrupter
accordance with the movement of the link.
Changes in vehicle height cause the sensor t o rise
or fall within the distance marked CD.
This causes the slotted disc f itted to the lever to
in rotate, opening up or blocking off the light path
between the four pairs of LEOs and photo -
transistors.

Photo-
Body
interru pters _ - - - - - -- - - - - 11
J
, - - -- - - - - ---- - ---"

SENSOR SECTIONS

Tr2 Phototransistors

BODY LEVER
Tr3
Shaft -_~£...-.~~::;;;: Moves
up t C9s'#
-r "

LEOs
Moves
down + @e) ~
Lever Slotted disc

OHP36 The phototransistor outputs an "on" signal when

it receives light from the LED, and the signal goes
off when the light is blocked by t he slotted di sc.

" Photo-
transistor

F Slotted
disc
PHOTOTRANSISTOR ON PHOTOTRANSISTOR OFF

OHP36

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 COMPONENTS - Construction & Operat ion (for UCF10)

Vehi cl e height is discrim inated in 16 steps by the

comb inations of "o n" and "off" signa ls from the
fo ur phototrans istors.

Vehicle Height and Sensor Output

~ VEHICLE EXCESSIVELY EXCESSIVELY

HEIGHT LOW LOW NORMAL HIGH
HIGH
\ HEIGHT STEP\
PHOTO- ,\
TRANSISTOR CD C?) ® ® @ ® (j) ® ® @) @ @ @ ® @) @

Tn OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF ON ON ON ON ON ON ON ON OFF OFF

Tr2 OFF OFF ON ON ON ON ON ON ON ON OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF
Tr3 OFF OFF OFF OFF ON ON ON ON OFF OFF OFF OFF ON ON ON ON
Tr4 OFF ON ON OFF OFF ON ON OFF OFF ON ON OFF OFF ON ON OFF

T he v ehi cl e he ig ht signa ls (sequ en ti al sig na ls

REFERENCE- - - - - - -- - - -.....
from Tr i, Tr2, Tr3 and Tr4) are sent from the four
sensors to t he SHFR , SHFL, SHRR , and SHRL * Basic s igna ls pro vide the he ight contro l
term ina ls of the ECU, be ing t imed to the bas ic sensors w it h the t im ing for send ing the
s igna ls * sent from the SHCLK and SHLOAD vehic le height signa ls to the ECU.
term ina ls of the ECU.
When the signa ls shown be low, for examp le,
* See REFERENCE
are sent from the left rear height contro l sensor
to t he SHRL term ina l of the ECU, veh icle height
Suspension ECU is j udged to be @ (low) because Tri, Tr2, Tr3,
No. 2 height contro l relay
and Tr4 are off, on, on, and off, respectively.

1I
T
I
MRLY SHCLK
SHLOAD
-L-
SHRL

1 Right front1 1
! ~'-O------+-o-=
-- S H~L:"":
O=---
AD
SHCLK
------."(o.
Jr
_

Vehi cle height signa l

.....-.....< )
r.g- rO'

-er-----<
%
SHFR
....:....-.~( / -.--t---+--o-S-HG-----,l
Diagnostic signa l
1 - . ._ _---.,;..,;
(out put after the veh icle height
r rrrrr 1'1
-r-11
'. rr
Left fro nt r"u---+---+------.
signa l is output seven t imes.)
~)

.....-.....< )
Right rear <}---l--f---.
SHFL
SHLOAD __ n
o : '------,----,----.-----'
I
I
I
SHRL I
I
1-.. ()--
----1
SHRR I

O -t--~

~Left rear
.--- - @- - -
()--
SHRL Read ing start point I
'----- - - -----'

Height contro l sensors OHP 37

OHP 37

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 COMPO NENTS - Construction & Operation (for UCF10)

HEIGHT CONTROL ON/OFF SWITCH NO.2 HEIGHT CONTROL RELAY

This switch is installed inside the tool storage
compartment in the luggage compartment. It
prohibits vehicle height control while the vehicle
is being jacked up, when it is towing a trailer, or
when it is parked on rough roads. It does this by
preventing compressed air in the pneumatic cylin -
ders from being discharged so that the vehicle
height will no t decrease.
This relay is located near the Suspension ECU in
the luggage compartment. When the ignition
switch is turned to the ON position, a signal from
the MRLY terminal of the ECU causes current to
flow to t h e height control sensors and the 1G B
terminal of t he ECU.
No.2 height
control relay

.> Suspension ECU

Height control ON/OFF switch

OHP38
To height control sensors

When the switch is slid to the OFF position,

grounding the NSW terminal, vehicle height
No.2 height
control relay 1 Suspension ECU

control by the ECU is disabled. 1GB

MRLY
Suspension ECU
Height control .,..
ON/OFF switch I
I
-----L-

NSW ~
off: ON position
on: OFF position
OHP39
OHP 38

NOTICE - - - - - - - - - - - - - . . . . .
Make sure that this switch is turned off before
jacki ng up or raising the veh icle on a ho ist. If
the vehicle is jacked up w ith the switch in the
ON position, the air will be let out of the pneu-
matic cyl inders, and the under part of the body
may be damaged by hitting the jack when it is
lowered.

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 COMPONENTS - Construction & Operation (for UCF10)

NO.1 HEIGHT CONTROL RELAY HEIGHT CONTROL COMPRESSOR

This relay is located in relay box No.6 below the
left headlight. When it is actuated by a signal from
the RCMP terminal of the ECU, it sends current to
the height control compressor motor to supply
compressed air to the pneumatic cylinders.
No.1 height control relay
V
This compressor supplies compressed air to
increase the vehicle height. The compressor uses
a reciprocating piston and a connecting rod to
compress the air.
The motor is operated by the current supplied
through the No.1 height control relay. The ECU
judges the operating status of the motor by mea-
suring the voltages at the RM+ and RM- terminals
of the ECU and stops height control when an
abnormality is detected.
To height
control dryer ¢J tc=~~~
L1J===:::::H~~-- Piston

~~~!_ Connecting
rod

To compressor motor

No.1 height
control relay Suspension ECU
No.1 height
control relay Suspension ECU
RCMP
T
I
I
----l..-
RCMP

1 - RC

Compressor
motor

OHP 39

OHP 40

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 COMPONENTS - Construction & Operation (for UCF10)

HEIGHT CONTROL AIR DRYER AND EXHAUST

VALVE

The height control air dryer removes moisture
from the compressed air supplied by the
compressor. The moisture in the air is trapped by
a drying agent called "silica gel" with which the
dryer is filled. The trapped moisture is di scharged
into the atmosphere when the vehicle height
decreases (that is, when the exhaust valve is
The height control exhaust valve is fitted at the
end of the dryer. When it receives a signal from
the SLEX terminal of the ECU to decrease vehicle
height, it discharges compressed air from the
pneumatic cylinders into the atmosphere.
Suspension ECU

opened). There is no need to replace the silica gel.

NOTICE - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Wh enever t he dryer is to be remo ved from the

vehicle, be sure to seal the air line connections Exhaust valve
to ma inta in the initi al performance of the silica
gel.

OHP 41

Silica gel

..
Exhaust valve

To No.1 height
control valve

From compressor

*@ From compressor to height control valves

(vehicle height increasing)
® From height control valves to atmosphere
(vehicle height decreasing)
OHP 41

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 COMPONENTS - Construction & Operation (for UCF1 0)

NO. 1 AN D NO. 2 HEIGHT CONTROL VALVES

The height control valves control the flow of
compressed air to and from the pneumatic
cylinders depending on signals from the ECU .
Suspension ECU
No.1 height control valve
No.2 height control valve
The No.2 height control valve is used for th e rear
suspen sion and consists of t w o sol enoid valves.
Unlike the No.1 solenoid valve, they do not
operate separately. In th e No.2 height control
valve, there is a relief valve to prevent abnormal
pressure (980 kPa [10 kgf/cm 2 ] or more) build-up
inside t he air tubes . .
To raise or lower vehicle height in th e rear, current
from the S LRL and S LRR terminals of the ECU
operate the corresponding solenoid valves.

OHP 42

The No.1 height control valve is used for the front

suspension. It has two solenoid valves to control
the right and left pneumatic cylinders separately.
To left rear To right rear
To raise or lower vehicle height on the left front pneumatic pneumatic
side, for example, current flows from the SLFL cylinder cylinder
_ _ .J--=-tF-lp:u:1.---L----<:U"-e-cw-c"---""'--

terminal of the ECU . To raise or lower vehicle

height on the right front side, a current flows from
the SL FR terminal of the ECU . T he corresponding
solenoid valve is opened as a result.

t
From No.1 height
control valve

NO.2 HEIGHT CONTROL VALVE

To right front

.. ..
To left front OHP 42
pneumatic pneumatic
cylinder cylinder

t
+ From height
control air dryer

To No.2 height
control valve

NO. 1 HEIGHT CONTROL VALVE

OHP 42

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 COMPONENTS - Construction & Operation (for UCF10)

PNEU MATIC CYLIND ERS

Each pneumatic cylinder consists of a variable

Sub-air
damping force shock absorber containing low- chamber
pressure nitrogen gas, a main air chamber, and a From
sub-air chamber that stores compressed air. height . . II Air valve
control
The main air chamber is a variable volume valve
chamb er having a rolling di aphr agm at t he
bottom.
The volume of the compressed air in the m ain air Main air
chamber
chamber is increased or decreased to regulat e t he
vehicle height. Rolling
diaphragm
Low* Normal High

Piston
orifices
rnr-- - - - Shock
absorber

OHP 43

*us specifications only

V EHICLE HEIGHT
OHP 43

REFERENCE - - - - - - - - - - -
HEIGHT CONTROL INDICATOR LIGHTS
• When the engine is not running, changing
T h e se indicator lights are located in the
t he po si tion of th e height control switch
combination meter and indicate t he target vehicle
does not change the indicator.
height.
• A LO indicator light is also provided in US-
The indicator lights change quickly t o indicate that
spec. models. T h is goe s on only during
the height control switch has been changed t o
high-speed control (see page 67).
that position, but some time is required before th e
target vehicle height is actually reached. Suspension ECU

r - HEIGHT ----,
US spec.
only ~ [ill] * For US spec. only
OHP 44
HEIGHT CONTROL IN DICATOR LIGHTS OHP 44
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 COMPONE N TS - Construction & Operation (for UCF10)

HEIGHT CONTROL CON NECTOR

This connector is located near the Suspension

ECU inside the luggage compartment. It is
provided to allow easy inspection of the height
control system by connecting the appropriate
terminals, without the necessity of going through
the ECU. In this connector, two terminals, ® and
@, are also provided to clear any diagnostic
codes stored in the memory.

NOTICE - - - - - - - - - - - - --...
For circuit protection, never connect terminals
CD (p owe r supp l y ) and @ (g r o u n d) of this
connector.
Wh en the compressor motor and soleno id Suspension ECU
va lves are actuated directly v ia the height con-
trol connector, t he ECU stores diagnostic codes HEIGHT CONTROL CONNECTOR
31,33,34,35, or 41 (see page 71). OHP 45

The terminals for directly operating components without going through the ECU are as follows:

PURPOSE TERMINAL NOS.

To open the height control valve for front right suspension CD and 0
To open the height control valve for front left suspension CD and ®
To open the height control valve for rear right suspension CD and CD
To open the height control valve for rear left suspension CD and ®
To open the exhaust valve CD and ®
To operate the compressor motor CD and (J)
To clear the diagnostic code * @and@
* In order to clear diagnostic codes, terminals Ts and E1 of the ch eck connector in side the engine compart-
ment must also be connected at the same time. See page 72 for details.

Suspension ECU
or
I
I
--O"O-----I-~ +8 RCMP 0---+-..-- - - '

1 - RC
SLEX o---l--4----.-----(J~~I'-O---'

RM+ 0----+--+--+-- ----'

GND RM- 0--!--4--4-- - - -----'
Heigh t control
connector
CLE 8
2
No.1 heigh t
SLFR 6----L-----!--!--Ls=:r~~-,
SLFL «II-+---(L.:~--.J
control valve

SLRR O---+- + - - --Q-J ooo ~;>----, No.2 height

SLRL r----+--------<2:~~
' -_ _------J -=- control valve OHP 45

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 CONTROL SYSTEM - Wiring Diagram (for UCF10)

CONTROL SYSTEM
WIRING DIAGRAM (for UCF10)

DOM E Door indicator light

~
~

FL~RSUS Stop light switch \V

- STO': l ~ 1
Door

W
EQJ-B 1 ~ l

FLALT l-- courtesy

T -....,v
~

FL AM 2~__ A
FL_AMl
- --.P
IG..l ECU-IG
IG21f]N [U switch

r
AillS,:usl
FL MAIN ( ,.."..,.... I I ~~ -=- 1

~ 'r IJIJIJ TEngine main relay Stop ~ No.1 he; ght

I~
-..=
_ I-
light control r elay
T
I
No. 2 heigh~l
I
-'-
~ontrOI relay Steering
-isenso r IG +8 BAlT STP Cl
I-=- -=- SSl DOOR } - f -
'j

-=
T SS2
MRLY
RCMP
- RC I~I ~ mpressor
otor
1GB
SLEX
~
RM+
Right front SHCLK Exhaust valve
height RM-
........, SHLOAD

~9htco
control SHFR ntrol
sensor SHG 1 8 connector
CLE 9 _
Left front 5 4 3 2 -
~
~ height >- I----- No.1 height control valve
control SHFL
sensor )---4
SLFR
SLFL
~. ~
Right rear No.2 height c ontrol valve
I ~ 1
height >--- I----- SHRR
~
control SLRR SLRL r~
T
'IJ\IV -=-
sensor )---4
F5-
Left rear FS+
FCH
height >- f--
'---" Front
control SHRL 1: I ! suspe nsion
sensor ;;
>---
rvvv-1- ~~ contro I
LRC switch I ~ l actuat or
TSW -..=-
Height control
1 ~ l
-=-=-
switch r T HSW
RS-
He ight contro l ~
NSW RS+
ON/OFF switch.L RCH Rear
suspe nsion
! I~
contro I
Engine &
Transmission
Ll
1~ 1- ~L actuat or
Lz
ECU ~ ~ I ~ e i g ht
l3 .... ~ --=- indicato r light
IC regulator r ..
No.1 speed sensor
REG VH
VN .. x..R-=-: - ind
N ORM h eight
icato r light
Combination SPD .. >,~
meter r VL
), ~t--~O .heig ht
-
~
VS . \, indicato r light

~~
~ (U Smo dels only)
TS TC >--
GND FIT1JJl]I
I I
LRC i ndicator
light
Check I
_~ connector -b- ,,", -:h
~ -=
TDCL OHP 46

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 CONTROL SYSTEM - Contro l System (fo r UCF1 0)

CONTROL SYSTEM (for UCF10) ANTI-SQUAT CONTROL

The Suspens ion ECU cont ro ls the shock absorber
damp ing force , suspens ion spring rate, and
veh ic le heig ht, based on the signa ls from various
sensors and the pos it ions of the LRC switch and
the he ight contro l switch .
This contro l suppresses rear -end squat at start-off
or during sudden acce leration.
If veh ic le speed is less than 20 krn/h (13 mph ) and
wide or sudden open ing of the throttle va lve has
occured , the ECU sets the actuators to Firm by
send ing currents through its FS+ and RS +
terminals .
This contro l is cance led "abo ut 2 seconds after the
beginn ing of th is control if vehic le speed is 8 krn/h
(5 mph ) or more . It is a lso cance led if vehic le
speed reaches 30 km/h (19 mph) or more .
Currents f low from the FS- and RS- term ina ls or
from the FCH and RCH termina ls to reset to the
orig ina l damping force and spring rate .

LRC SW ITCH DAMP ING

SPRING RATE
LRC switch Height contro l POSITION FORCE
switch
Soft Soft
1. DA MP I NG FORCE A ND SPR ING RAT E
CONTROL

SUSPENS ION M ODES

NORM
t
Firm
t
Firm
The damp ing force and spri ng rate are deter-
Med ium
m ined accord ing to wh ich pos it ion the LRC switch
is in. When the switch is in the NORM pos it ion ,
the damping force and spring rate are Soft. When
SPORT
t
Firm
Firm
(no change)

the sw itch is i n the SPORT pos ition , damp ing

force is Med ium and spring rate is Firm

SW ITCH
POSITION
NORM
SPORT
DAMPING
FORCE
Soft
Med ium
SPRING RATE

Soft
Firm
20G)
Accelerator pedal
Absorber contro l rod
(connected OHP48
to rotary valve)
/ Soft

Control rod
(connected to air valve)
OHP 47

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 CONTROL SYSTEM - Control System (for UCF10)

ANT I-ROLL CONTROL ANT I-DIV E CONTROL

This control suppresses rolling during cornering
or on S-shaped curves.
The control system is similar to the anti-roll
control in t he TEMS (see page 15). Based on the
current vehicle speed and steering wheel angle,
the ECU sets the actuators to Firm by sending
currents from its FS+ and RS+ terminals. When
vehicle speed is 30 krn/h (19 mph) or less, the
actuators are not set to Firm however far and
frequently the steering wheel is turned.
This control is canceled about 2 seconds after the
steering wheel is returned to the straight-ahead
position. Currents flow from the FS- and RS-
terminals or the FCH and RCH terminals to reset
the actuators to the original damping force and
spring rate.
If the steering wheel is turned successively in
both directions (as in a slalom pattern) or is
turned further than during normal cornering, the
control period is extended.
LRC SWITCH DAMPING
SPRING RATE
POSITION FORCE
Soft Soft
This control prevents nose -diving during braking.
The ECU suppresses nose-diving by setting the
actuators to the Firm position by current supply
from its FS+ and RS + terminals under the
following conditions:
CD When the brake pedal is depressed while
vehicle speed is 60 krn/h (37 mph) or more.
@ When the brake pedal is depressed during
deceleration and the signal input to the SHFL
terminal of the ECU indicates low vehicle
height in the front.
Th is control is canceled about 1 second after
being set to the Firm position as in case CD above
(even while the brake pedal is kept depressed), or
about 1 second after the brake pedal is released
and vehicle speed or vehicle height is stabilized as
in case 0. Currents flow from the FS- and RS-
terminals or FCH and RCH terminals to reset the
actuators to the original damping force and spring
rate.
LRC SW ITCH DAMPING
SPRING RATE
POSITION FORCE
Soft Soft

NORM
t
Firm
t
Firm
NORM
t
Firm
t
Firm
Medium Medium

SPORT
t
Firm
Firm SPORT
t
Firm
Firm

60~
~ Brake pedal
OHP49

OHP 50

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 CONTROL SYSTEM - Control System (for UCF10)

HIGH-SPEED CONTROL ROUGH ROAD , PITCHING AND BOUNCING CONTROL

(NORM POSITION ONLY)
Th is contro l suppresses the pitch ing and bounc-
This con t rol is pro v ided only on t he US m ode l to
ing that occurs when traveling on bumpy roads .
optimize driving stabi lity during high-speed dri-
In accordance with each change in the front and
ving .
rear vehicle heights, the ECU conducts this
When vehicle speed is 140 krn/h (87 mph) or
control independently for the front and rear.
more, the ECU sets the actuators to the Med ium
Front
pos it ion to optimize driving stab ility by send ing
When s l ight road surface i r r eg ul a ri ti es are
current from it s FCH and RCH term ina ls.
detected by the left or right front height contro l
This contro l is cance led when vehicle speed
sensor, the ECU sets the actuators to Medium
drops be low 120 krn/h (75 mph), and currents
damp ing force and Firm spring rate (for the
flow from the FS- and RS- term inals to reset the
NORM pos ition of the LRC switch ) by sending
actuators to the original Soft damping force and
current from its FCH termina l. For the SPORT
Soft spri ng rare .
posit ion , the ECU sets t he actuators to Firm
damping force and Firm spring rate by send ing
LRC SWITCH DAMP ING SPRING RATE
POSITION FORCE current from its FS+ termina l.
When l a r g e road surface i r r eg ul a r iti es are
Soft Soft detected, the ECU sets the acutuators to Firm.
NORM
t
Med ium
t
Firm
Rear
The rear actuators are contro lled in the same wa y
as in the front.

140
Th is contro l is canceled when no more irregu lari-
ties are detected by the height contro l sensors.
Th is contro l does not function when vehicle speed
is less than 8 krn/h (5 mph ). If speed decreases to
less than 8 krn/h (5 mph ) during this contro l, the
OHP 51 contro l is interrupted to keep the actuator
positions fixed until vehicle speed rises to 8 km/h
(5 mph) or more.

LRC SW ITCH DAMPING SPRING

POSITION FORCE RATE
Soft Soft

NORM
/ \
Medium Firm
t
Firm

Med ium *

SPORT
t
Firm
Firm

* M odels before Aug. , 1992

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2. V EHICLE HEIGHT CONTROL When th e ECU detects a chang e in vehicl e height,

VEHICLE HEIGHT POSITIONS
When the switch is in the NORM position, the
target vehicle height is Normal. When the switch
is in the HIGH position, the target vehicle height is
High.
This control does not function unless the engine
is running, except in the case of ignition switch -
off control (on page 68).
it adjusts the volume of compress ed air in the
pneumatic cylinder(s) to keep vehicle height at a
constant level by supplying or st opping current t o
the No.1 height control relay (RCMP), exhaust
valve, and No. 1 and No .2 height control valves
(SLFL, SLFR, SLRL, and SLRR - see page 66).
This con trol reacts f ast er when any door is open
than wh en all doors are closed.

NOTICE - - - - - - - - - - - -......
Be sure to turn the he ight control on /off switch
HIGH
off before jacking the vehicle up . If the switch
NORM
I is left on w hile the engine is running w ith the

~
v ehi cl e jacked up, air w ill be let out of the
pneumatic cyl inders due to the auto-leveling
control funct ion, and the under part of the
body ma y be damaged by hitting the j ac k
HEIGHT CONTROL SWITCH w hen it is lowered.

RF RR

Exhaust valve
Air Relief
PNEUMAT IC CYLINDER
OHP53
d~~r .J valve

AUTO LEVELING CONTROL

T h is control keeps vehicle height at a con stant

Compressor
level (as determined by the height control switch)
even when the vehicle load varies due to a
change in the numbe r of pass engers or when
OHP34
cargo is loaded or unloaded.

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Suspension ECU
BAIT RCMP),.

1 MREY
1 ~!
~
No.1 heigh t
T
r N a . 2 height control relay
I
I
0
L- control relay
---L-

1 --
--
- RC

SLEX
Exhaust valve
I 1
Height control sensor
T I -.L
-

~
1 SHCLK
VH ~HIGH J
-
T
Left ~NORM
front ?y SHLOAD
SHFL
SHG
VN

VL* -& _
-
LO
M

~
Compressor
motor

RM+
~) )----.
Right ( )-- ~ RM
front SHFR
No.1 height control valve
SLFL
~) I}--
SLFR
.J.-
-
Left ( 1 - -l - - -
rear "ISHRL
No.2 height control valve
Door SLRL
in dicator L-..6 )--
SLRR
.J.-
-
Iig ht ~ V Right }-- -
rear SHRR

~~ Door cou rtesy

t::g~ witc hes 1 * Ie regulator I
* US models only
OHP54
The current flow to each component for
increasing or decreasing vehicle height is as
shown in the table below. o : Conduction
- : Non-conduction

~i
No.2 Height No.1 Height Exhaust No.1 Height Control Valve No.2 Height Control valve
(Terminal) Control RelayControl Relay Valve For Left For Right For Left For Right
VEHI~LE HEIGHT (MREY) (RCMP) (SLEX) (SLFL) (SLFR) (SLRL) (SLRR)
Q)
en Left Front 0 0 - 0 - - -
ro
Q)
L-
c
Right Front 0 0 - - 0 - -
.s Left and Right Rear 0 0 - - - 0 0
Q)
en Left Front 0 - 0 0 - - -
ro
Q)
L-
c
Right Front 0 - 0 - 0 - -
Q)
c Left and Right Rear 0 - 0 - - 0 0
No change 0 - - - - - -

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 CONTROL SYSTEM -
HIGH-SPEED CONTROL
This control lowers vehicle height when the vehi-
cle is traveling at high speeds in order to optimize
driving stability. When the vehicle speed rises
above predetermined speed :", the vehicle is low-
ered to the Normal height. The NORM light then
lights up, even if the height control switch has
been set to HIGH. (In the US-spec. model, when
the height control switch is set to NORM, the vehi-
cle is lowered to the Low height and the LO light
goes on.)
This control is canceled, returning the vehicle to
the original height, when vehicle speed drops
below predetermined speed :".
*1: For US model 140 krn/h (87 mph),
For Europe model 80 km/h (50 mph)
*2: For US model 120 krn/h (75 mph),
For Europe model 60 krn/h (37 mph)
HEIGHT CONTROL
SWITCH POSITION
TARGET VEHICLE HEIGHT
HIGH High • Normal
Europe: Normal (no change)
NORM
USA: Normal • Low
140
OHP 55
Control System (for UCF10)
IGNI TION SW ITCH-OFF CONTROL
This control automatically decreases vehicle
height to improve the appearance and stability of
the parked vehicle when the ignition switch is
turned off. The control only operates under the
following condition: The vehicle height has
increased above a certain level because cargo has
been unloaded and/or passengers have exited the
vehicle after parking.
When the ignition switch is turned off, no current
flows to the IG and +8 terminals of the ECU. If all
four height control sensors detect excessive
vehicle height in this state, the ECU lowers the
vehicle height slightly as shown in the table
below.
HEIGHT VEHICLE HEIGHT
CONTROL (See page 49)
SWITCH
Excessively High High
POSITION
HIGH @ - .@
Front: @ or @ .®
NORM
Rear: @ .@
This control is enabled for only about 3 minutes
after the ignition switch is turned off.
If any door is open, however, the ECU judges that
a person is leaving the vehicle and interrupts this
control. The control restarts after all doors are
closed. The control is unconditionally canceled
about 30 m in utes after the ign ition switch is
turned off. If the vehicle height is still Excessively
High * even after the continuation of lowering
control at one wheel, the ECU judges that the
vehicle is being jacked up and operates the
compressor motor and control valve to raise
vehicle height for that wheel (both wheels in the
rear) for about one minute.
* This is @ when the switch position is HIGH; and
it is @ or @ in the front, and @ in the rear when
the switch position is NORM.
NOTICE - - - - - - - - - - - - - . . ,
Be sure to turn the height control on/off sw itch
off before jacking the vehicle up. If the sw itch
is left on , turn ing the ig ni ti on sw itch off
(w heth er or not the eng ine is runn ing ) w ill
actuate the igniti on sw itch-off control function
even w hen the body is jacked up , and the
under part of the body may be damaged by
hitt ing the jack w hen it is low ered.
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 CONTRO L SYSTE M - Diagnosis (for UCF10)

DIAGNOSIS (for UCF10) During the sensor check operation, both the
damping force and the spring rate are fixed in the
The fo llowing three functions are provided in the Firm. The vehicle height contro l operates
ECU.
norma lly.
• Sensor check function
• Ma lfunction warn ing function
• Diagn ost ic code indi cati on function

1. SENSOR CHECK FUNCTION

The sensor check function is performed with the

ignition switch on . The check connector term ina ls
Ts and E 1 in the eng i n e com part men tar e
connected and the steering whee l, brake peda l,
etc ., are operated as specified in the chart be low.
Through th is function, the signa ls from the
..----HEIGHT-----,
app licab le sensors to the ECU are checked. The
results of the sensor check are indicated by the
Norma l position l i g ht of the vehic le height
indi cat o r.

OHP 57

ENGINE ENGINE
CHECK ITEM OPERATION CONDITION* OPERATION CONDITION*
Stopped Running Stopped Running
Q)
UQ)
Steering Sensor Steeri ng straig ht ahead A B Steering wheel ang le 45 degrees or larger B A
Oro
u..a:::
OJ OJ
Stop Light Switch Off (brake pedal not depressed) A B On (brake pedal depressed) B A
C:c:
-a: C Throttle Posit ion Sensor Accelerator pedal not depressed A B Accelerator pedal fully depressed B A
EO.
roC/)
o~ LRC Switch NORMAL position A B SPORTposition B A
Vehicle speed below Vehicle speed 20 km/h
Speed Sensor A B B A
20 krn/h (12 mph) (12 mph) or higher
...
..c Door Courtesy Switch Off (door closed) A B On (door opened) B A
OJ
'iii
:::c Height Control Switch NORMAL position A B HIGH position B A
Q)
u Height Control
:.c ON position A B OFF position B A
~ ON/OFF Switch

* " A" and" B" under " Eng ine Condition" indicate
the condition of the NORM position indicator
ON --j r 25
sec.
"A"
light when the check results are norma l (when
signals are being sent normally to the ECU). "A" OFF

means that the light b links once every 0 .5 --10.5 sec.~

::J
second and "B" means that it remains lit.

"8 "
OHP 57

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 CONTROL SYSTE M - Diagnosis (for UCF10)

REFERENCE- - - - - - - - - - - 3. DIAGNOSTIC CODE INDICATION FUNC-

Ev e n if terminals Ts and E1 of the check TION
connector are and terminals Tc and E1 of the The diagnostic codes are indicated wh en the
check connector (or TDCL * ) are connected at following conditions are met:
the same time, the ECU will conduct the sensor
• Ignition switch turn ed on.
check function, if it has no diagnostic codes
stored in memory. If the ECU has diagnostic • Tc and E1 terminals of the check connector or
cod es st ored, it conducts the diagnostic code TDCL connected.
indication f unct ion as ex plained later. E1 Tc
* Tot al Diagnostic Communication Link

CHECK CONNECTOR TOCL

OHP 58

INDICATION OF NORMAL STATUS

TDCL The vehicle height indicator NORM light blinks
once every 0.5 second as shown below.

TOCL
OHP 58

2. MALFUNCTION WARNING FUNCTION INDICATION OF MALFUNCTION

When the ECU detects a malfunction in the sus-
pension control system, it warns the driver by
blinking the NORM indicator light once every 2
seconds.
The appropriate diagnostic codes are indicated by
the vehicle height indicator NORM light as shown
in the example below. In this case, codes 12 and
31 are indicated. If two or more malfunctions
occur at the same time, the lowest-numbered
diagnostic code will be displayed first.

~ ~1 sec. 0.5 sec. 1.5 sec.

HEIGHT

ILol !~~~~ ffiD

JlJlJL 4 sec.
~ 2 sec.~ ON
OFF
1 0.5 sec. Repeat
(USA only)
One cycle
OHP58 ~ Start
OHP58

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 CONTROL SYSTEM - Diagnosis (for UCF10)

Diagn ostic Codes

CODE
DIAGNOSIS TROUBLE AREA MEMORy*1 WARNING *2
NO.

11 Open circ uit in righ t fr ont height co ntro l sensor ci rcuit

12 Open circuit in left front height contro l sensor circuit • Wof ireheight
harness and connector
contro l sensor{s)
- 0
13 Open circuit in right rear height control senso r circuit •• Suspension
Height control sensor{s)
ECU
14 Open ci rcuit in left rear height control sensor circuit

Open or sh ort circu it in front suspension co ntrol

21
actuator circuit • Wire harness and connector
of suspension control actuator{s)
0 0
Open or short circuit in rear suspension control • Suspension control actuator{s)
22
actuator circuit • Suspension ECU

31 Open or short circuit in No .1 height control va lve circu it

33
Open o r short circu it in No.2 height control valve circu it • Wire harness and co nnector
of height control valve{s)
(for right suspension) 0 0
•• Height control valve{s)
Sus pension ECU
Open or short circuit in No. 2 height con trol valve circuit
34
(for left suspension)

• W ire harn ess and connector

of exhaust valve
35 Open or short circuit in exhaust va lve circu it 0 0
• Ex haust valve
• Suspension ECU

• Wire harness and connector

of No.1 height con trol relay
41 Open or short circuit in No.1 height control relay circuit 0 0
•• No.1 height contro l relay
Suspension ECU

• Wire harness and connector

of compressor moto r
42 Compressor motor locked or short circuited 0 0
• Compressor mo tor
• Suspension ECU
• Compressor
• Heigh
Pneumatic cylinder{s)
Electr ic current supplied t o No.1 height con trol rel ay • Heigh tt con trol valve{s)
51 and to compressor motor exceeded a predeter- • Dryer con trol sensor{s) - -
mined time. •
•• AlExhaust
l tubes
valve

• Suspension ECU

• Exhaust valve
• Pneumatic cylinder{s)
Electr ic current supplied to exhaust valve, which • Height control valve{s)
52 decreases vehicle height, exceeded a predeterm ined • Heigh t control sensor{s) - -
t ime. • Continued rebound ing
caused by jacking up, etc.
• Suspension ECU

61 Malfunction of ECU • ECU - -

Height control ON/O FF switch is turned OFF or switch

• Wire harness and connector
of height control ON/O FF switch
71 - 0
circuit has shorted out. •• Height contro l ON/OFF switch
Suspension ECU

• Wire harnes s and connector

of ECU power source circuit
72 Op en or short circuit in ECU power source circuit (+B). •• A IRSUS f use
Height control connector
- -

• Suspension ECU

* 1: Codes m ar ked 0 are stored in the ECU memory even after the ignition switch is t urn ed off.
Codes marked - are stored in t he memory only when the ignition swi tch is turned on.
* 2: Codes marked 0 activate warning when malfunctions occu r.
Codes marked - do not activate warning even if malfunctions occur.

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 CONTROL SYSTEM - Diagnosis (for UCF1 0)

CLEARING DIAG NOSTIC CODES

Diagnostic codes stored in the ECU memory can

be cleared by periorming one of the following two
operations:

a. With the ignition switch turned off, remove the

ECU- B fuse for 10 seconds or longer.

mID
m
BBBBB
BBBBB
8888
ECU-B fuse
JIB NO.1
OHP 59

b. With the ignition switch turned off, simultane-

ously connect terminals No.8 and No.9 of the
height control connector, and terminals Ts and
E1 of the check connector. Turn the ignition
switch on, then after 10 seconds, with the
ignition switch still on, disconnect terminals
No.8 and 9, and terminals Ts and E1.

Height control
Check connector
connector

OHP 59

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 CONTROL SYSTEM - Fail-safe (fo r UCF10)

FAIL-SAFE (f or UCF10) 1. WHEN MALFUNCTION SHOWN IN DIAG-

If a ma lfunction occu rs in the suspens ion contro l
system , the ECU not on ly stores the d iagnostic
code but also proh ib its or suspends electronic
control of the suspension itse lf. If a prob lem
occurs in the ECU program, all suspens ion con-
tro ls are suspended unti l the igniti on switch is
turned off. Suspens ion control is also suspended
if the battery vo ltage drops extreme ly low.
NOSTIC CODE TABLE OCCURS
T h e tab le be low shows the condit ions for the
cancel lation or temporary suspension of the
electronic contro l of the damping force and spring
rate due to an abnormality (as shown by the
diagnostic codes). It also shows the cond it ions for
the cancella tion or t em p o ra ry suspension of
height control for th e sam e reason s.

FA IL-SAFE FUNCTION
DIAGNOSTIC SUSPENS ION CONTROL
CODE NO. Damping Fo rce and Height RESUM PTION CONDITIONS
Spring Rate Control Control

11 0 0 Contro l is resumed when the ma lfunction detec-

tion cond itions no longer ex is t. Fa il -safe
12 0 0 operates if a malfunction is detected again.

13 0 0
/ Contro l is resumed when the diagnostic codes
14 0 0 are cleared from ECU memory after the malfunc-
t ion detection cond it ions no lo nger ex ist. Fail -
21
• - safe operates if a malfunction is detected again.

22
• -
Contro l i s resumed under the fol lowing
31
• • condition:
• 70 minutes have elapsed since the start of
33
• • suspension contro l.
AND
34
• • • The ign ition switch is turned off and then on again.

V
OR
35
• • Conditions for start of vehicle low ering are satisfied.

41
• • Control is resumed when the ign ition switch is
turned off and then on aga in ,* , or conditions
42
• • prevent the ECU from raising the veh icle .*2 Fail-
safe operates if a malfunction is detected aga in.
51 0 0

52 0 0
Contro l is resum ed when the ig nit ion switch is
61 0 0 t urn ed off and then on again. * ,

71 - 0
<,
Sam e as diagnostic code No s. 11 to 14.
72 0 -

. : Contro l cancelled 0 : Cont rol suspended - : Cont rol continu ed

* , When the ign it ion switch is turned off and then on again, even if a m alfunction rem ains unremedied in
the system, the system will operate normally until the malfunction is detected .
* 2For the whee l that has been controlled the longest (raising the vehicle in the case of code 51; low ering
the vehicle in the case of code 52), when a ma lfunction is detected.

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 CONTROL SYSTEM -
2. WH EN FAIL-SAF E OP ERATES DU E TO
OTHER MAL FUNCTIONS
He ight contro l is suspended when any of the
following three malfunctions occur:
MALFUNCTION
No vo ltage generated for a predetermined lengt h
of t im e at terminal L of IC regulator.
Battery vo ltage drops be low 8.5 V.
Difference in vehicle height between front and
rear or left and right exceeds a certa in level
continuously for 2 seconds, due to vehicle being
jacked up or a wheel dropping into a rut, etc .,
at a speed of 8 krn/h (5 mph) or less .
Fail-safe (for UCF1 0)
SUSPENSION CONTROL RESUM PTION CONDITION
Voltage is restored at termina l L of Ie regulator.
Battery vo ltage increases to 9.0 V or higher.
Vehicle speed rises to 8 krn/h (5 mph) or
higher, or front to rear and left to right
vehicle height difference is reduced be low a
predetermined level.
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 CONTROL SYSTEM (for UCF10)

REFERENC E - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- ----
UCF10 of EMAS for August 1992 and beyond :

The following changes from the previous types has been made in those of UCF10 of EMAS for August
1992 and beyond.
• The "NORM" and "LO" height control indicator light s have been discontinued.
• The damping force is fixed to firm at all times when the LRC switch is set to th "SPORT" position.
• High speed control when the height contro l switch is set to the "NORM" position has been discontinued
in US mode ls.
• The inspection procedure for the input signal check function has been changed.

Diagnostic codes have been added to the input Starting Requirements for
signal check (sensor check) function used in the Input Signal Check
previous model. The diagnostic codes can be
determined by reading the blinking of the vehi-
CD Terminals Ts and E1 of the check connec-
tor are connected.
cle height indicator light.
@ Ignition switch is turned from the OFF to
When the input signal check starting require-
ON position.
ments are met, the vehicle height indicator goes
on for 2 seconds. After that, it flashes 4 times
per second. Then, every switch and sensor is
checked, as in the input signa l checks on the
previous mode ls. If a change is detected in the
input signals, the indicator light will come on for
1 second every time a change occurs.

If there is no changes in the input signal even during the check operation, or if the check operation is not
being executed, the ECU records a malfunction as the diagnostic code.
ON

OFF

Start
2 sec.
0.125 sec. U
11sec.

Input signal
1 Jd 1sec.

changes

• Some changes have been made in diagnostic codes. According ly fail safe contents have been also
changed slightly. (Refer to the relevant repair manual for details.)
• The ECU connector has been changed.

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 CONTROL SYSTEM (for UCF20)

REFERENCE - - - -- - - - -- - -- - - - - -- -- - -- - - - --------...
EM AS for UCF20
DESCRIPTION
The electronically modulated air suspension system of the UCF20 is an advancement of the system of the
previous model. While its basic construction and operation remain the same as that of the previous
model, it offers the improvements described below. As a result, the effect of the road bumps on the vehi-
cle in various road and driving conditions has been minimized and a stable vehicle posture is maintain ed.
• Front and rear acceleration sensors have been newly added, linear type height control sensors have
been adopted, and the control methods of the suspension ECU have been improved. As a result, it has
been possible to fine-tune the suspension to provide optimal damping force against undulations of the
road.
• In conjunction with the adoption of the suspension system with higher functions, the LRC (Lexus Ride
Control) swi tch has been discontinued.
• The damping force range of the shock absorber has been wider than the previous model, and the
damping operation has been changed from 3 steps type to a continuously variable type.
• As a result of adopting a step motor in the suspension control actuator, the variable steps of the shock
absorber damping force has been changed from 3 to 9 steps.
• Riding comfort has been enhanced with the increased capacity of the pneumatic cylinder air chamber.
However, the switching of the spring rate by actuating the sub-air chamber with compressed air, as
used in the previous model, has been discontinued.
• T he rebound spring enclosed inside the shock absorber provide a the excellent vehicle 's postural
change during cornering and braking.
• Fu rt herm o re, the vehicle height variation associated with changes in t he passenger and luggage load,
after the ignition switch is turned off, has been restrained . Con sequently, the "ignition switch OFF con-
trol" found in t he previous model has been discontinued.
• When the ignition switch is turned OFF, the vehicle height control operation ceases. Therefore, the
height control ON/O FF switch located in the luggage compartment of t he previous model has been dis-
continued.

NOTICE - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - -- ----------..,.

Before jacking up t he vehicle or raising it on a hoist, make sure that t he igniti on sw itch is turned OFF.
If t he vehicle must be raised w ith its engine running, jump ter minals TO and EI of t he TOCL to stop
t he vehicle height contro l operation of the suspension ECU.

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W o
(')

....
Q)

O·
~
Com bi natio n
Eng ine & T ra nsmissio n ECU mete r wit h
Rear suspension o
~
con tro l act uato rs
Height
ve hicle height oo
indicator li ght
Hei ght co ntro l co nt ro l 3
co nnector "C
co m presso r o
~
CD
....
~
tJ)

c
o"T1
Dryer &
N
Exhaust va lve 3
'~ c\@a I Rear heig ht o
- . \ I co ntro l va lve o
2
-l
::c
or-
C/)
<
C/)
-l
Rear acce lera tio n m
se nso r ~
':::j:;
o
c"""
()
"'T1
Rear height N
o
co ntro l senso rs

Hei ght co ntro l switc h

Stee ring senso r

Stop li ght sw itc h

Body ECU
A lte rna to r w it h IC
reg ulato r A ir sus re lay Fro nt hei ght co nt ro l senso rs
w it h front acce lerat io n senso rs

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 CONTROL SYSTEM (for UCF20)

I W iring Diagram (UCF20j

FoL. MAIN

FoL.AlT ~l ....... IGl

~ ~

AIRSUS ~y
~l
40A (~ ( (
ECU
6 AIR (
STOP '5 SUS ~ DOME
Door -IG 20A i
ind icator
-'-
T
light
Battery I

t ~~ ....-- \1 Height contro l switch

I
BAT B
1
IHeight control connectorl
~ St~p li 9 h t ~ HSW

Body ECU
o switch -=-

Light failure relay

Rear
acceleration
)--
STP

SGRR
FAR+
FBR+
FAR-
FBR-
-

-
Front
rig h t
s us pe ns io n
con tro l
actua to r

~a
sensor "}- -~

SBR FAL+ Front

left
Stop FBL+ 'w
light Front right SHFR FAL- -
ow
susp ensio n
co n tro l
FBL- a ctua to r
height control
sensor SGFR
-~
SGR

RAR+ Re ar

SBL RBR+ - righ t

RAR- - s us pe nsio n
co n tro l
Front left SHFL RBR- -
'I.MJ
a ctua to r

height contro l
sensor SGFL --=-....
Suspensio n
SGL ECU
RAL+ ......- Rear

Rear right >--~

RBL+ -
...... left
sus pe ns io n
SHRR RAL- ."" co ntro l
height contro l
RBL- .w) ac tu a to r
sensor )-

---
Front height control valve
,' - -
Rear left
height contro l SHRL SLFR
1 -
sensor (> - - SLFL
r I l
Rear height control valve -=-
1

Steering SSl
SLRR
SLRL
r, -I.MJ -r
P
~
sensor SS2
Exhaust va lve =

: - -f - -~ - r
---I
WHR I SLEX
1
1_- _ _I 1_ ':: _ _ __ I
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 CONTROL SYSTEM (for UCF20)

CONSTRUCTION & OPERATION (f o r UCF20)

Height control sens or

These 4 sensors detect the vehicle height and displacement volume of each suspension caused by
unevenness of the road. However, this system has been modified from the previous 16-step output type
consisting of the slotted disc and a photo interrupter to a linear output type utilizing the variation in resis-
tance through a sliding movement. This change provides the sensor with a more precise detection capa -
bility.
As in the previous model, the variation in the vehicle height causes the rotational board integrated with a
shaft and link to rotate via the control link. Accordingly, the Suspension ECU can detect the vehicle height
variation through the voltage variation.
. Rotational
A Scratch wiper brush b d
Front I- -
I Contact point
oar
I
height I

control I

sensor

Control
link

Front
acceleration
sensor
I-A' A-AI Cro ss Sect ion
Front acceleration sensor
FRONT HEIGHT CONTROL SENS OR
(with Fro nt Accelerat ion Sens or)

Acce le rat io n sens or

An acceleration sensor is provided inside each front height control sensor, and for the rear, under the
right side of the luggage compartment, making a total of 3 sensors. These sensors detect the vehicle ver-
tical acceleration at the front left and right, and rear right positions. The vertical acceleration of the rear
left area is calculated by the Suspension ECU, based on the values obtained by these 3 sensors.
Inside each sensor, 2 piezoelectric ceramic discs are fixed on both sides of a diaphragm which is support-
ed by its center. When acceleration is applied to the entire sensor, the piezoelectric ceramic discs bend
from their own weight. As a characteristic of piezoelectric ceramic, they generate electricity in proportion
to the rate of their curvature. This is converted, via an electronic circuit, to a voltage in proportion to the
acceleration rate and is output to the Suspension ECU.

Se nsor Bacic Op eration

Bottom
Piezoelectric Diaphragm --- ---.==== 1
ceramic disc - .. -" - .. :.:
Top

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 CONTROL SYSTEM (for UCF20)

Suspe nsion Cont rol Act uator

The suspension control actuator drives the rotary valve of the shock absorber to change the shock
absorber damping force.
The 3-step solenoid used in the previous model for driving the actuator has been changed to a 9-step
step motor which offers quicker response and fine control. As a result, a fine suspension control has been
made possible for undulation of the road.

Magnetic rotor
Front suspension
control actuator A-A' Cross Section

Height Cont rol Connect or

This connector is provided for easy inspection and repair of the height control system. The connector
location, shape and terminal arrangement have been modified, and the terminal for clearing the diagnos-
tic trouble code has been discontinued.

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 CONTROL SYSTEM (for UCF20)

Pneumatic Cylinder With Shock Absorber

The pneumatic cylinder has basically the same construction and operation as the previous model.
However, the following changes have been made for the UCF20.
• The previously separate main-air chamber and sub -air chamber have been integrated into a single air
chamber. Also, as a result of the increased compressed air capacity through the larger size of the air
chamber, the UCF20 offers improved riding comfort.
• The rebound spring provided inside each of the 4 shock absorbers restrains the movement of the inner
wheels as they tend to lift during cornering, and of the rear wheels as they tend to lift during braking.
Under normal driving conditions, the clearance provided in each shock absorber prevents the rebound
spring from operating and allows only the soft ride of the air spring.
• The rebound springs suppress the vehicle height variation when the vehicle height becomes extra high
due to a change in the weight of passengers and luggage after the ignition switch is turned off.

Shock absorber
The basic construction and operation of the
shock absorber for the UCF20 are the same as in
the previous model. However, the damping
Air chamber force range is wider than the previous model. In
addition, the oil passage shape of the rotary
valve has been changed, so the damping opera-
tion has been changed from 3 steps type to a
continuously variable type.

Rebound spring

Rotary valve Low pressure gas (Nitrogen)

FRONT PNEUMATIC CYLIND ER

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 CONTRO L SYSTEM (for UCF20)

CONTROL
Damping force and vehicle height control performed by t he Suspension ECU are basically the same as in
the previous models.
A semi-active control, which forms the basis of the damping force control function, has been newly
adopted. Besides using this control, various corrective actions such as the "anti-roll", "anti-dive", "anti-
squat", and "high speed" control functions are provided as on the previous model. The "ignition switch
OFF control" function of the vehicle height control has been discontinued.

Se m i-Active Cont rol

This control fine-tunes the suspension to pro-
vide optimal 4-wheel independent damping
force against undulations of the road. Let us take
Body "/ l --
--;? Vertical velocity of
---4_+_

an example of the vehicle overcoming a gentle ~ '7 the sprung mass

v'

bump and separate it into 4 basic stages (stages ..-; ;:-> Relative velocity
I I between sprung
CD to @ ). At this time, the Suspension ECU Spring
: : and unsprung
detects various vertical velocity of body (vertical "-7"'--r----' _ _
<: '7 mass
:;"£V
'_

velocity of the sprung mass), shock absorber

speeds (relative velocity between sprung and
unsprung mass) through the acceleration sen-
sors and height control sensors so that it can Basic Mechanism
output signals to provide optimal damping force
to the suspension control actuator. The basic
mechanism of the suspension consists of the
spring and shock absorber illustrated in the
drawing on the right.

CD Starting uphill(1 st stage)

When the wheel starts to ascend a bump, caus- } ~_ Body movement
ing the shock absorber to contract and the body Damping force (Softer)

to move upward, the damping force of the shock

absorber is reduced so that the shock absorber's
resistance does not push the body upward.

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 CONTRO L SYSTEM (for UCF20)

@ Ascending(2nd stage)
When the wheel continues to ascend the bump,
the force of the spring attempts to push the body 'A---~f- Body movement
Damping force (Firmer)
upward causing the shack absorber to elongate
gradually. Therefore, the damping force of the
shock absorber is increased to restrain the ,---r---IUlongation
body's upward movement.

® Starting Downhill(3rd stage)

When the wheel starts to descend the bump,
causing the shock absorber to elongate and the
body move to downward, the damping force of
the shock absorber is reduced so that the sus -
pension is lowered smoothly.

@ Descending(4th stage)
When the wheel descends further, causing the
,+-_~_ Damping force (Firmer)
shock absorber to contract gradually, the damp-
Body movement
ing force of the shock absorber is increased to
restrain the body's downward movement.
'"----__---' U c ontraction

Thus, through commands from the Suspension

ECU, the semi -active control function regulates
the damping force of the shock absorbers of all
four wheels.
In this way, optimal damping force control is
realized for all four wheels independently, even
on an undulating road surface.

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 CONTRO L SYSTEM (fo r UCF20)

DIAGNOS IS
The sensor check method is basically the same
as in UCF10 of August 1992 and beyond .
However, the manner of reading and clearing of
diagnostic codes is different.

How to Read t he Diagnost ic Codes How to Clear th e Diagno stic Codes.

• UCF20 (1994.10 - 1995. 7.18) • UCF20(1994 , 10 - 1995. 7. 18)

(a) Rem ov e the OOM E-FR fuse in the engin e
room JIB.
Note that removing the OOME-FR fuse cut
off the back-up power to the power sea t
memory and the clock.
(b) Open the driver's door
(c) Connect term ina ls TC and E1 of the TOCL or
check connector.
(d) Turn the ignition switch on .
• UCF20(1995 . 7. 18 ~ Note that by complying the above operation the
Same as above (c) and (d) only
(a) Install t he OOM E-FR fuse t o t he engine room
JI B
(b) Connect termina ls TC and E1 of the T OCL or
check connector.
(c) Turn the ignition switch on for 5 seconds or
longer
• UCF20(1995 . 7. 18 ~
Same as above (b) and (c) then depress the
br ake pedal 8 or more times within 3 second s.
diagnostic code of the ABS and TRC will be
clear.

o
ECU data can be read and the height control
actuators can be checked by connecting the
hand-held tester to the TOCL(OLC2).

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DODO
DODO
DODO
DODO
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 TRO UBLESHOOTING - Troubleshooting Process (for UCF10)

TROUBLESHOOTING
TROUBLESHOOTING PROCESS (for UCF10)
The following sequence is recommended for
quick troubleshooting of the electronically-
modulated air suspension.

Malfunction code
Check diagnostic codes
(see page 70)

Normal Code
'-> Diagnostic code chart
(see page 76)

Find out whether the malfunction Check component I¢ Repair or

is in the damping force and spring replace.
rate control or in the vehicle
height control.

Malfunction in damping force Malfunction in vehicle

and spring rate control height control

Preliminary check Preliminary check

• Check tire inflation pressure. (see page 80)
• Check lubrication of suspension
and steering linkage.
• Check chassis to ground clear-
ance and wheel alignment.
• Check that battery voltage is
about 12 volts. Check sensor input signal
• Check that all connectors and (see page 69)
air tubes are secure.

Check sensor input signal Check actuators using height

(see page 69) control connector (see page 88)

Matrix chart of problem Matrix chart of problem

symptoms (see page 78) symptoms (see page 78)

Check component

Repair or replace

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 TROU BLESHOOTIN G - Diagnostic Code Chart (for UCF10)

DIAGNOSTIC CODE CHART (for UCF10)

If a ma lfunction code is disp layed during the diagnostic code check, check the circuit listed for that code in
the table be low.

CODE M EANING

11,12,13,14 Height contro l sensor circuit

21,22 Suspension control actuator circuit

31,33,34,35 No.1 and No.2 height control valves & exhaust valve circuits

41 No.1 height control relay circuit

42 Compressor motor circuit

Malfunctions which cause continuous supply of electric

51
current to No.1 height control relay.

Malfunctions which cause continuous supply of electric

52
current to exhaust valve.

61 Replace Suspension ECU

72 Suspension control actuator power source circuit

71 Height control ON/OFF switch circuit

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 TROUBLESHOOTING - Matrix Chart of Problem Symptoms (for UCF1 0)

MATRIX CHART OF PROBLE M SYMPTOMS (for UCF10)

If a normal code is displayed during the diagnostic code check but the troubl e st ill occurs (r eappear s),
perform troubleshooting f o r each problem symptom, ch ecking t he circuits fo r each sy m ptom in t he ord er
given in t he table below.

+-'
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:J roC
':; o +-'

Suspect Area +-'

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'-
'0
'-
'0
C>
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c
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c+-,
0, - '0
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+-'
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+-'
(l)
~ C/)
a.
0 ' -(.)
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B
+-' o
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(l)
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c(l) +-'
0
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C/)
(l) c. o'- :J
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U
U
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(l) 0 c::
Symptom c::
....J
+-'
en
+-'
en ~ 'B ....J

Q) Condition of LRC indicator light does not change, despite operation

U 1 2
'- of LRC switch.
0
\4-
0)
c- Damping force and spring rate control do not operate at all. 3 1
.- 0
a.,p
EC
cu O On ly anti-ro ll contro l does not operate . 1
-o U
c !
.- cu
c'- On ly anti-squat contro l does not operate . 1
00)
'p C
U ' i:
Co. On ly anti-dive control does not operate. 1
,2 Ul
- -0
CU
c
~ cu Only high-speed control does not operate.

Lighting of height control indicator light does not change according

to operation of height control switch.

Vehicle height control function does not opera te.

Only high-speed control does not operate.

D
'-
Vehicle height "hunting" occurs.
+oJ
C
0
U Vehicle height control operates, but vehicle height is uneven.
+oJ
~
0)
'Qi Vehicle height contro l operates, but vehicle height is too high or low.
~
Q)
(Vehic le height in NORMAL mode vari es from the stand ard valu e.)
"0
:.c
Q) When vehicle height is adjusted, it stops at extremely high or
> extremely low position.
c
c
0 Vehicle height control occurs even when height control ON/OFF
'p
U
c switch is in OFF posi tion.
:J
\4-
co Ignition switch-off con trol do es not opera te.
~

Ignition switch-off con trol occurs even when a door is op en.

Vehicle height is extremely low when vehicle is parked.

Compressor motor continues t o operate.

78
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Check connecto r ci rcuit
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::J'" ~
o =+;
~ N ::J"'_
-eo No.1 speed senso r cir cuit
eo ::J'"
eo ~eo
;::l:'
w Height cont rol senso r Q) ~
-h ~ N U1 .;::..
..., ::J 0
o * circuit o..c
::J ..., rr
eo - -f
-Ul N .;::.. Pneum atic cylinder/shock "0 eo
eo JJ
::J _. absorber Oleo o
Ul () Q)
o eo "0 C
..., -"0 to
~ ~ ~ r-
Air leakage ::J"'eo
Ul eo Q) m
(J)
C (J) ""
Ul c Ul :I:
eo ~ N Height cont rol senso r li nk Ul eo o
e. "0 <
-h eo eo
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Q) Height contro l sw itc h
2
N ~ C)
::J'"
o~ .­
::J circuit ::J 0
m C I
e. 0<0 s:
~ w Height control ON/OFF C::J'" Q)
-,<..
eo sw itch circuit Q) ::J'" ::::! .
o Ul eo X
-
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::J ~ ~
Door courtesy sw itc h ::J"'eo
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..., ::J'"
circuit eo Q) Q)
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IC regulator circuit
Ul 0 ""U
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eo Q)
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No. 2 height cont rol relay
"Orr rr
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circuit o 3
3 (J)
No.1 height control relay Q) -c
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ci rcuit rio· 3
"0
co· .-+
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Height cont rol valves, -< .....
exhaust valve circuit o-h c
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Height contro l indi cator ::J'"
w eo
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circuit o
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 PRELIM INAR Y CHECK - Preliminary Check of Vehicle Height Control (for UCF10)

PRELIMINARY CHECK
PRE LIM INA RY CHECK OF V EHICLE
HEIGHT CONTROL (for UCF10 )
CHECKING VEHICLE HEIGHT
1. M EASURE VEHICLE HEIGHT
(a) Place the shift lever in "N".
(b) Turn the LRC switch to the NORM position.
(c) Bounce the vehicle up and down several times to
stabilize the suspension.
(d) Move the vehicle forward and backward by pushing it
to settle the tires.
(e) Release the parking brake.
NOTICE: Choc k the wh eel s t o k eep t he v ehicl e f rom
ro lling.
(f) Start the engine.

(g) Set the height control switch in the HIGH position, then
after waiting one minute with the vehicle height in the
raised condition, set the switch in the NORM position
to lower the vehicle's height. Wait fifty seconds with it
in this condition. Repeat this operation once more.
NOTE: Be sure to perform this operation two times so that
each suspension part settles down.

(h) Measure the vehicle height.

Fro nt
Veh icle height:
Front 228 ±10 mm (8.98 ±0.39 in.)
Rear 210.5 ±10 mm (8.29 ±0.39 in.)
Left-right error 10 mm (0.39 in.) or less
=
Hf - Hr 17.5 ±15 mm (0.69 ±0.59 in.)
Hf: M easured value of t he front vehi cle height)
( Hr: M easured value of t he rear veh icle heigh t
NOTES:
• Measuring points
Fro nt - Measure from the ground to the center of the
lower suspension arm mounting bolt.
Rear Rear - Measure from th e ground t o th e center of th e
No. 2 lower suspension arm mounting bolt.
l • Bef o re insp ecting th e wh eel alignment, adjust the
vehicl e hei ght t o specif icat ion.
If th e vehicle height is out of stand ard, adj ust it by turning
the heigh t control sensor link.
(See page 83)

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 PRE LIMINARY CHECK - Preliminary Check of Vehicle Height Control (for UCF10)

2. CHECK V EHI CL E HE IGHT BY OP ERAT I NG HEIGHT

CONTROL SWITCH

(a) Start the engine and change the height control switch
from the NORM position to the HIGH position.
Check the time until the height adjustment is com-
pleted and the amount of change in the vehicle height.
Adjustment t ime:
From operation of height control switch
Approx. 2 sec.
to start of compressor
From start of compressor to completion
20 - 40 sec.
of height adjustment
10- 30 mm (0.39 - 1.18in.)

Am ou nt of ch ange in v ehi cl e hei gh t:

10 - 30 mm (0.39 - 1.18 in)

(b) With the vehicle height at High start the engine and
change the height control switch from the HIGH
position to the NORM position.
Check the time until the height adjustment is com-
pleted and the amount of change in the vehicle height.
Adjustment t ime:
From operation of height control switch
Approx. 2 sec.
to start of exhaust
From start of exhaust to completion
20 - 40 sec.
of height adjustment

Amount of change in vehi cle he ight:

10 - 30 mm (0.39 - 1.18 in.)

If vehicle height does not change, check according to

"Inspection, Using Height Control Connector" (on page 88).

10 - 30 mm (0.39 - 1.18In.)

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 PRELIM INARY CHECK - Preliminary Check of Vehicle Height Control (for UCF10)

CHECKING FOR AIR LEAKAGE

CHECK CONNECTIONS OF TUBES AND HOSES

(a) Set the height con trol switch to the HIGH position to
raise the vehicle height.

(b) Stop the engine.

(c) Apply soapy water to the connections of the tubes and

hoses and check to see if there is any air leakage.

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 PRE LIM INARY CHECK - Preli m inary Check of Vehicle Heigh t Control (for UCF1 0)

ADJUSTMENT OF VEHICLE HEIGHT

NOTICE:
• Ad justment of the vehicle height shou ld be performed
wit h t he height control sw itch in the NORM position.

• Be sure to adjust t he veh icle height so that it is w ithin

the range of standard values.

• Perform height adjustment on a level surface.

1. ADJUST V EHICLE HEIGHT

Front Rear
(a) Loosen the two lock nu ts on the height control sensor
link.

(b) Turn the bol t of t he height con trol sensor link to adjust
the length.

HINT: Turn ing the bol t of the height control sensor link one
revolution changes the vehicle height by about 4 mm (0.16
in.) .

(c) Check if t he height con trol sensor link dimension( L)

Front Rear
shown in t he illustration is less t han the limit.

Lim it: Front 13 mm (0.51 in.)

Rear 13 mm (0.51 in.)

(d) lighten the two lock nuts temporarily.

(e) Inspect t he vehicle height.

(f) light en the lock nuts.

Torque: 45 kg-cm (39 in .-Ib, 4.4 N'm)

NOTICE: Make sure the ba ll j oint and bracket are parallel

when tightening the lock nuts.

2. CHECK WHEEL ALIGNMENT

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 INSPECTION OF COMPO NENTS - Objective/Preparation

INSPECTION OF COMPONENTS

OBJECTIVE: To master the procedure for checking the vehicle height control components using
height control connector.

PREPARATION: • Volt- and ohmmeter (circuit tester or multimeter)

[Use volt- and ohmmeter with high impedance (10 kQfV minimum)]
• SST 09843-18020 Diagnostic check wiring

APPLICABLE MODEL: Lexus LS400 (UCF10) [Dec., 1989]

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 INSPECTION OF COMPO NENTS - Vehicle Height Contro l Components

V EHICLE HEIGHT CONTROL

COMPONENTS
INSPECTION USING HEIGHT CONTROL CONNECTOR
1. CHECK CONNECTOR RESISTANCE
(a) Remove the luggage compartment RH side cover.
(b) Measure the resistance across the t erm i nals of the
height control conn ector.

TERMINALS RESISTANCE
2 -8 9 - 15 .0
3 -8 9 - 15 .0

o
4 -8 9 -15.0
o o
5 -8
6 -8
9 - 15 .0
9 - 15 .0

2. CHECK V EHICLE HEIGHT CHA NGE

Q) JGON (a) Turn the ig nit ion switch on.

(b) Check the change in vehicle height when the terminals

Front vehicle of the height control connector shown below are
height raised connected.
0-0 Connect

~
Height
FR vehicle
1 2 3 4 5 6 7

0- -0
Rear vehicle height raised
height raised FL vehicle
height raised
RR vehicle
height raised
RL vehicle
height raised
Front vehicle
FRvehicle
height low ered 0- - 0
height lowered
FL vehicle
heigh t lowered
RR vehicle
height lowered
RL vehicle
Rear vehicle height lowered 0 --0
height lowered

NOTICE: To avoid damaging the circuitry, never connect

terminals 1 and 8 of the height control connector.

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 INSPECTION OF COMPONENTS - Vehicle Height Control Components

HEIGHT CONTROL COMPR ESSOR

n 1. CHECK COMPRESSOR M OTOR OPERATION

(a) Remove the right front fender liner.

~ (b) Disconnect the compressor motor connector.

(c) Connect the positive lead from the battery to terminal

1 and the negative lead to terminal 2 of the
compressor motor connector. Check that the motor
operates normally.

2. OPERATE COMPRESSOR A ND CHECK OP ERAT ION OF

RELIEF VALVE

(a) Turn the ignition switch on and connect terminals 1

and 7 of the height control connector to forc e the
compressor to operate.

(b) Operate the compressor, wait a short period of time,

then check to see if air is blown from the relief valve.

(c) Turn the ignition switch off.

(d) Clear the diagnostic code. (See page 72)

Air
NOTICE: Wh en the compressor i s forced ly operated, a
diagnostic code is recorded in t he ECU. Be sure to clea r the
d iag nostic code after the inspect ion is completed.

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