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Function Test

NOTE: DO NOT lean on vehicle or open doors during auto test. Doing so will introduce false codes into test.
  1. Open the hood. Locate the air suspension/EVO steering test connector on the right front shock tower. See Figure . Install a battery charger to power the vehicle during testing.
  2. Open the luggage compartment door. Locate the air suspension switch and make certain the switch is OFF.
  3. Connect the New Generation Star (NGS) Tester, or aftermarket scan tool, to the air suspension/EVO steering test connector. Select the FUNCTIONAL TEST from menu.
  4. Make sure both the doors are closed.
  5. Turn the ignition switch to RUN.
  6. Perform Function Test 211 and record the DTCs displayed.
  7. Perform Function Test 228 to clear the air suspension/EVO control module memory.
  8. Scroll to the desired functional test DTC. See NGS FUNCTION TEST INDEX  .
  9. Press the trigger button to begin the desired test.
  10. Press the trigger button to end the test.
  11. Scroll to the next desired function test. For a list of available function tests, see NGS FUNCTION TEST INDEX  .
NGS FUNCTION TEST INDEX

Test No. Description
211 Display All Diagnostic DTCs In Memory
212 LF Pump With Audible Sensor Check
213 LF Vent With Audible Sensor Check
214 RF Pump With Audible Sensor Check
215 RF Vent With Audible Sensor Check
216 LR Pump With Audible Sensor Check
217 LR Vent With Audible Sensor Check
218 RR Pump With Audible Sensor Check
219 RR Vent With Audible Sensor Check
221 Compressor Run
222 Actuator Output Test (Cycles All Solenoids & EVO Actuator)
223 LF Height Sensor Trim Detection, Audible Output
224 RF Height Sensor Trim Detection, Audible Output
225 LR Height Sensor Trim Detection, Audible Output
226 Speed Sensor Detection
227 Pulse EVO Actuator Through Duty Cycle
228 Erase All DTCs Stored In Module Memory