C1786

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Circuit Description
Solenoid drive voltage is applied to the ESC module through the Real Time Dampening (RTD) relay circuit. The ESC then closes the relay's contacts in order to ground the circuit and provide each shock absorber solenoid with this supplied voltage through the solenoid supply circuitry. Each individual solenoid low side drive then controls the operation of the corresponding shock absorber. The ESC module monitors the RTD relay control/solenoid supply circuits for any malfunction conditions.

Conditions for Setting the DTC
- The ESC module detects low voltage (an open or a short to ground) on the solenoid supply CKT 1040.
- There is a loss of voltage on all four shock absorber drive high circuits.
- Detection for this DTC can only be accomplished during the ON (relay applied) state.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets
- Stores a DTC C1786 in the ESC memory.
- Commands 0% PWM duty cycle in order to disable all four solenoids.
- Sends a message to the IPC to display the SERVICE RIDE CONTROL and SHOCKS INOPERATIVE messages.
- Sends a message to the PCM to limit the speed. The PCM then sends a message to the IPC to display the MAXIMUM SPEED 129 km/h (80 mph) message.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC
- The ESC module no longer detects low voltage (an open or a short to ground) on the solenoid supply CKT 1040.
- No shock absorber short to ground DTCs are present.
- A history DTC will clear after 100 consecutive ignition cycles if the condition for the malfunction is no longer present.
- The IPC clearing DTCs feature
- Using a scan tool.

Diagnostic Aids
The following conditions may cause an intermittent malfunction:
- An open or a short to ground on the solenoid supply CKT 1040.
- An open RTD relay contact(s).
- An open or removed RTD relay fuse.
- A short to ground on any shock absorber solenoid drive high circuit.
- The RTD relay provides supply voltage to all four shock absorber solenoids. Therefore multiple shock absorber solenoid open or short to ground DTCs may also be stored along with a DTC C1786. Diagnose a DTC C1786 first before attempting to diagnose multiple shock absorber solenoid DTCs.
- The RTD relay may be installed in the underhood electrical center in two directions and still function properly. Refer to Electrical Center Identification for relay circuit location whenever diagnostic procedures are performed in the underhood electrical center.
- If the conditions for a DTC C1786 are current the ESC module will command 0% PWM duty cycle in order to disable all four solenoids. The vehicle will experience a soft ride condition.


Test Description
The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table:
2. This step checks if DTCs C1787 or C1786 are stored in the ESC module. These DTCs may cause a DTC C1786 to store.
3. This step checks if the RTD relay fuse is open. A DTC C1786 will set if the RTD fuse is open or removed.
4. This step checks if supply voltage is available to the ESC module at terminal D1.
5. This step checks the battery circuit to the RTD relay.
6. This step checks if a short to ground is present in the CKT 1040 or the RTD relay.
7. This step checks for a short to ground on all shock absorber drive high circuits.