ACTIVE HEIGHT CONTROL SUSPENSION AND

FROM POWER SOURCE SYSTEM (SEE PAGE 64)

50A 15A 20A

AHC AHC–B AHC–IG

10 2D 7 2B J12
JUNCTION
CONNECTOR
B–Y B B B–Y

B
W–R

11
G–Y G–Y C C
IG3

J12
JUNCTION
CONNECTOR
6 1D
W

W–L
W–R

G–Y

B–Y
1 3 2 3 13 A 25 A 5 A 1 C
AHC MAIN RELAY

B MRLY RC IG
AHC
RELAY
S6 A , S7 B , S8 C
SUSPENSION CONTROL ECU
A24

2 4 4 1

7 1D MOD2 GND GND NSW DNSW UPSW TSW2 TSW1

22 A 26 A 7 C 6 B 7 B 8 B 13 B 5 B
LG–R
W–B

W–B

W–B

L–W
R–Y
L–B

L–Y
W–B
L–B

20 IK1 8 IK1 18 IK1 19 IK1 7 IK1

LG–R

L–W
R–Y
L–B

L–Y
AHC PUMP MOTOR

2
7 6 5 4 3
M

1 J1 H2
A14

JUNCTION
A CONNECTOR
A W–B H1
OFF

LO

HI

A W–B M

A W–B S
W–B

A
W–B

8 D7
DAMPING MODE SELECT SW
AND HEIGHT CONTROL SW
11
W–B W–B
I9 IK1
W–B

19 3B 1 2B

II EE IF

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SB

A38
ACCUMULATOR SOLENOID C22
2 1 CONTROL VALVE
ASSEMBLY

2 1 4 3 5

L–R

L–Y

B–O
B–R
B–Y
L–Y

V
12 BD1 11 BD1 5 BD2 2 BD2 1 BD2 4 BD2 3 BD2
SB

B–Y

L–Y
L–Y

B–O
B–R
B–Y
L–R

V
B11
2 IH1
20 II2

L–Y
W–B
B–Y

STEERING ANGLE SENSOR

7 BI2 8 BI1 1 BI1 4 BI1 7 BI1 9 BI1

1 2
IG ESS

B–O
B–R
B–Y
L–R

L–Y

V
[COMB. SW]

SS1 SS2 15 BF1 14 BF1 9 BF1 2 BF1 8 BF1 1 BF1

8 7
C19
G–W

B–O
B–R
R–B

B–Y
L–R

L–Y

V
21 II2 7 II2
15 ID2 4 ID2 12 ID2 1 ID2 13 ID2 2 ID2
G–W

B–O
B–R
R–B

B–Y
L–R

L–Y

3 A 16 A 6 A 24 A 7 A 20 A 8 A 21 A
SS1 SS2 SLAC SLB SLFG SLFL SLRG SLRL

S6 A , S7 B , S8 C
SUSPENSION CONTROL ECU

FB+ FB– FA+ FA–

4 C 10 C 5 C 11 C

D10 D11
R
Y

DAMPING FORCE CONTROL DAMPING FORCE CONTROL

ACTUATOR FRONT LH ACTUATOR FRONT RH
7 ID2 18 ID2 8 ID2 19 ID2
R
Y

4 1 3 5 2 4 1 3 5 2
12 BF1 10 BF1 13 BF1 11 BF1
W–B

W–B
R

R
B

Y
L

L
R
Y

2 BD1 1 BD1 4 BD1 3 BD1 9 BD1 6 BG2 2 BG1 8 BG2 7 BG2 4 BG1

5 BI1 11 BI1 3 BI1 8 BI2

W–B
R

R
Y

Y
L

W–B

W–B

L
B11

B B
B11

R R
B11

Y Y
B11

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SB SB

3 3
G–Y G–Y G–Y
BF1 ID2

B
1
G–Y G–Y B B G–Y
IG3
10 BI1
B J44
R–B JUNCTION
G–Y

G–Y
R–B

R–B

G–Y
CONNECTOR
J42
JUNCTION
3 1 3 C CONNECTOR

SENSOR FRONT LH
12 IW2
HEIGHT CONTROL

HEIGHT CONTROL
6 BI1 C
SENSOR REAR

G–Y
C
A

R–B
G–Y A A G–Y
H15

H11

R–B

R–B
2 1 2
4 BF1 A J42
W

JUNCTION

G–Y
R–B
CONNECTOR

TEMP. SENSOR (AHC)

R–B

2 BI1
R–B
R–L

2 3 3 1 1

SENSOR FRONT RH
HEIGHT CONTROL

FLUID PRESSURE
W

14 ID2 4 IW2

5 BF1 2 IG3 10 IG3

SENSOR
R–B

T1
R–B

H12
C

F1
1 2
W

G–R

G–Y
R–B C C

R–W
R–Y
R–L

20 ID2 C J44 19 IW2 3 IW2 11 IW2

JUNCTION
R–B

CONNECTOR

R–W

G–R
R–Y
W

2 B 10 B 1 B 11 B 4 B 3 B 9 B
SHRR SHFL SHB SHFR PACC TOIL SHG

S6 A , S7 B , S8 C
SUSPENSION CONTROL ECU

RB+ RB– RA+ RA–

2 C 8 C 3 C 9 C
D12 D13
DAMPING FORCE CONTROL DAMPING FORCE CONTROL
G–W

ACTUATOR REAR LH ACTUATOR REAR RH

GR
LG

W
5 ID2 16 ID2 6 ID2 17 ID2

2 4 1 3 5 2 4 1 3 5
G–W

GR
LG

W
G–W

G–W
W–B

W–B
GR

GR
LG

LG
W

6 BF1 16 BF1 7 BF1 17 BF1

10 BD1 5 BD1 7 BD1 1 BG1 3 BG1 3 BG2
G–W

GR
LG

W
W–B

6 BD1 8 BD1 2 BG2 4 BG2

G–W

10 BI2 12 BI2 9 BI2 11 BI2

W–B
GR

LG
W

B11
G–W G–W
GR
LG

W–B B11
W–B

W–B LG
B11

4 BI3
W
B11
W–B

GR
B11
1 BF3
W–B

BM

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SB

FROM POWER SOURCE SYSTEM (SEE PAGE 64)

G2
GENERATOR

L
1
15A 15A

B–O
STOP GAUGE

2 EE1
A41

B–O
ABS & BA & TRAC & VSC ECU 10 2B 2 2D
3 1J

R–L
G–O

DETECTION SW
2

P–B
SB
(TRANSFER L
POSITION)
FRO FLO EXI 2
24 25 3 1 IN1 12 1A

D5

B–O
R–L
STOP LIGHT SW
P–B

P–B

R–L
1
10 2F

B–L
R–W

11 EB1
R–Y

I2
S5

5 2J
1 3 EB1 19 2D
G–W
P–B

B–O
B–L
CONNECTOR

C
A
JUNCTION

3 IG3 12 IG3 4 IG3 J44 54 2P

2 IN1 JUNCTION
CONNECTOR
J43

SB
A
R–W

R–Y

P–B

G–W

B–O
B–L

CONNECTOR
D

JUNCTION
4 A 17 A 18 A 1 A 12 B 2 A
FRO FLO EXI STP L4SW REG

J17
D
S6 A , S7 B , S8 C

SB
SUSPENSION CONTROL ECU

DOOR SIL TC TS LO NR HI VN 15 IX1

15 A 16 B 15 B 14 B 9 A 10 A 11 A 23 A
R–W

V–W

Y–R

B–R
Y–B

P–B
Y
P–B
CONNECTOR

A A 4 EB1
JUNCTION

J21
JUNCTION 6 IU2 5 IU2 4 IU2 3 IU2
CONNECTOR
J12

P–B
A A
SB

SB

SB

SB
W

I5 15 14 13 16
R–W

2
(CENTER DIFF. LOCK)
(SHIELDED)

P–B

COMBINATION METER

J16
DETECTION SW
V–W

12 IU4 JUNCTION
CONNECTOR
A
R–W

1
D4

W–B

A 3 IW1 13 IG3
SB

14
P–B

C17

ACY
P–B

OFF
LO

HI
N

5 EB1
BR

6 IJ1 8 IJ1
I20 SB 2
INSTRUMENT 11 16
P–B
V–W

ECU A
TC TS
A SB
W–B

7 13 15 IN1
J20
SIL TC A JUNCTION
D1 CONNECTOR
SB

DATA LINK
CONNECTOR 1 3 2P
BR

D8
DATA LINK
CONNECTOR 3
EC IF EC

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SYSTEM OUTLINE
This system is a combined system of the vehicle height adjustment system and the damping force control system.
1. INPUT SIGNALS
(1) Height control sensor signal
The vehicle height and the distance between the tire and body frame is detected, and is input to suspension control
ECU TERMINAL SHFL, SHFR, SHRR.
(2) Fluid pressure sensor signal
The hydraulic pressure is detected, and the signal is input to suspension control ECU TERMINAL PACC.
(3) Temperature sensor signal
The fluid temperature is detected, and the signal is input to suspension control ECU TERMINAL TOIL.
(4) Height control SW signal
Detects the changes in the target vehicle height, and the signal is input to suspension control ECU TERMINAL DNSW,
UPSW.
Detects the changes in the vehicle height control, and the signal is input to suspension control ECU TERMINAL NSW.
(5) Differential lock detection SW signal
Detects the differential lock, and the signal is input to suspension control ECU TERMINAL EXI.
(6) L detection SW signal
Detects the transfer gear L, and the signal is input to suspension control ECU TERMINAL L4SW.
(7) Stop light SW signal
Detects the brake signal, and the signal is input to suspension control ECU TERMINAL STP.
(8) Generator signal
Detects whether the engine is running or not, and the signal is input to suspension control ECU TERMINAL REG.
(9) Door courtesy SW signal
Detects whether the door is open or closed, and the signal is input to suspension control ECU TERMINAL DOOR.
(10) Steering sensor signal
Detects the rotation number of the steering wheel, and the signal is input to suspension control ECU TERMINAL SS1,
SS2.
(11) Wheel speed sensor signal
Detects the wheel speed signal, and the signal is input to suspension control ECU TERMINAL FLO, FRO.
(12) Damping mode select SW signal
Detects whether the damping force mode is selected or not, and the signal is input to suspension control ECU
TERMINALS TSW1, TSW2.
(13) Intelligent tester communication signal
The intelligent tester requirement signal is sent to suspension control ECU TERMINAL SIL. The suspension control ECU
also sends back a signal to the intelligent tester.
2. VEHICLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT FUNCTION
(1) Vehicle height adjustment by the SW
By operating the SW, the vehicle height can be adjusted to three heights, low, normal, and high.
(2) Automatic leveling function
The vehicle height is maintained at a certain level when the load is within the specified load capacity.
(3) Vehicle speed detection function
The height is adjusted automatically in response to the vehicle speed.
(4) Extra HI mode
In L range with the height at HI mode, the height is raised 20 mm automatically, when the wheels are idling on a bumpy
road surface.
(5) Vehicle height control SW
When the vehicle height control SW is turned off, the vehicle height control functions could be inhibited.

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3. DAMPING FORCE CONTROL FUNCTION
(1) Bouncing control
The front and rear wheels are independently controlled electronically, to ensure adequate damping force at all times, in
response to the bumpy road surface.
(2) Harshness control
The damping force is controlled not to increase when the road condition does not require damping force, to ensure
smooth and comfortable riding.
(3) Unsprung vibration control
When unsprung sympathetic vibration is detected, the damping force is controlled so that it does not decrease below a
certain level, to prevent such vibration and converge it, to ensure road holding.
(4) Vehicle speed sensing control
To ensure optimal balance of comfortable riding and road holding, the minimum damping force is increased as the
vehicle speed increases.
(5) Anti–roll control
When the driver makes a turn, the damping force is controlled electronically according to the condition, and slows down
the vehicle rolling speed.
(6) Anti–dive control
The vehicle dive condition is detected at an early stage through braking and the vehicle wheel speed signal, and the
damping force is controlled according to the condition, to slow down the dive speed when decelerating.
(7) Anti–squat control
The vehicle squat condition at acceleration is detected at an early stage, and the damping force is switched to a higher
level to avoid squat.
(8) Damping mode select SW
The damping mode select SW has 4 modes, and can be changed according to the driver preference.
4. WHEEL DISCONNECTION FUNCTION
Usually the right and left wheels are connected, but when the driver turns the steering wheel, the wheels are disconnected in
response to the condition. This is to prevent roll angle increase when making a turn.

SERVICE HINTS
S6 (A), S7 (B), S8 (C) SUSPENSION CONTROL ECU
(C) 1–GROUND : Approx. 12 volts with ignition SW at ON or ST position
(A) 1–GROUND : Approx. 12 volts with brake pedal depressed
(B)12–GROUND : Approx. 12 volts with detection SW (Transfer L position) on
(A) 26, (C) 7–GROUND : Always continuity
C19 STEERING ANGLE SENSOR [COMB. SW]
1–GROUND : Approx. 12 volts with ignition SW at ON or ST position
2–GROUND : Always continuity

: PARTS LOCATION
Code See Page Code See Page Code See Page
A14 38 D10 42 J17 41
A24 40 D11 42 J20 41
A38 42 D12 42 J21 41
A41 40 D13 42 J42 41
C14 A 40 F1 38 J43 41
C17 D 40 G2 38 J44 41
C19 40 H11 39 S5 41
C22 42 H12 39 S6 A 41
D1 38 H15 42 S7 B 41
D4 38 I20 40 S8 C 41
D5 38 J1 41 T1 39
D7 40 J12 41
D8 40 J16 41

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,,, : JUNCTION BLOCK AND WIRE HARNESS CONNECTOR

,,,
,,,
Code See Page Junction Block and Wire Harness (Connector Location)
1A
23 Engine Room No.2
No 2 Wire and Engine Room J/B (Engine Compartment Left)
1D
1J 23 Engine Room Main Wire and Engine Room J/B (Engine Compartment Left)
2B
26 Dash Wire and Cowl Side J/B LH (Left Kick Panel)
2D
2F
26 Engine Room No.2
No 2 Wire and Cowl Side J/B LH (Left Kick Panel)
2J
2P 28 Instrument Panel Integration Wire and Cowl Side J/B LH (Left Kick Panel)
3B 32 Engine Room No.2 Wire and Cowl Side J/B RH (Right Kick Panel)

: CONNECTOR JOINING WIRE HARNESS AND WIRE HARNESS

Code See Page Joining Wire Harness and Wire Harness (Connector Location)
EB1 46 Engine Wire and Transmission Wire (On the Transmission)
EE1 46 Engine Room Main Wire and Alternator Wire (Near the Battery)
ID2 48 Dash Wire and Floor Wire (Left Kick Panel)
IG3 50 Engine Room No.2 Wire and Dash Wire (Behind the Combination Meter)
IH1 50 Instrument Panel Integration Wire and Column Wire (Near the Ignition SW)
II2 50 Column Wire and Dash Wire (Near the Ignition SW)
IJ1 50 Dash Wire and Detector Wire (Instrument Panel Center)
IK1 50 Console Box Wire and Dash Wire (Left Side of Front Console)
IN1 52 Engine Wire and Dash Wire (Behind the Glove Box)
IU2
52 Instrument Panel Integration Wire and Dash Wire (Behind the Glove Box)
IU4
IW1
54 Engine Room No.2
No 2 Wire and Dash Wire (Behind the Glove Box)
IW2
IX1 54 Instrument Panel Integration Wire and Engine Wire (Behind the Glove Box)
BD1
56 Frame No
No.2
2 Wire and Frame Wire (Near the Left Rear Suspension Support)
BD2
BF1
56 Floor No.3
No 3 Wire and Floor Wire (Left Rear Side Quarter Panel)
BF3
BG1
56 Frame No.3
No 3 Wire and Frame Wire (Near the Right Rear Suspension Support)
BG2
BI1
BI2 58 Frame Wire and Floor No.3 Wire ((Left Side of Rear Floor Crossmember))
BI3

: GROUND POINTS

Code See Page Ground Points Location

EC 46 Rear Bank of Right Cylinder Head
EE 46 Front Left Side of Fender Apron
IF 48 Set Bolt of Cowl Side J/B LH
II 48 Set Bolt of Cowl Side J/B RH
BM 56 Left Rear Side Quarter Panel

: SPLICE POINTS

Code See Page Wire Harness with Splice Points Code See Page Wire Harness with Splice Points
I2 50 Engine Room No.2 Wire I9 50 Column Wire
I5 50 Dash Wire B11 58 Frame Wire

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