OBD Guide

C1713

Rear Height Control Sensor Circuit Malfunction

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$56–167 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Incorrect rear suspension height
  • Suspension fault indicator is on
  • The car may roll backwards or forwards
  • Reduced riding comfort
  • The suspension system goes into emergency mode

Causes

  • Open or short circuit in the sensor wiring harness
  • Malfunction of the height control sensor itself
  • Connector problems or contact corrosion
  • Malfunction of the suspension control unit
  • Mechanical damage to the sensor (shock, vibration)

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the sensor wiring harness
  2. Inspect the sensor connectors for corrosion or damage.
  3. Check sensor resistance (compare with factory values)
  4. Scan the suspension control unit for additional errors
  5. Replace the height control sensor if necessary
  6. Reflash or replace the suspension control unit (in rare cases)

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