C1713
Rear Height Control Sensor Circuit Malfunction
Severity
⚠️ MediumCan 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
- Check the integrity of the sensor wiring harness
- Inspect the sensor connectors for corrosion or damage.
- Check sensor resistance (compare with factory values)
- Scan the suspension control unit for additional errors
- Replace the height control sensor if necessary
- Reflash or replace the suspension control unit (in rare cases)