What does Ride Control Warning mean on Cadillac Escalade?
The Ride Control warning signals when the Escalade computer system detects something is wrong with the suspension. On the Cadillac Escalade, this warning can be reset two ways depending on whether the Ride Control warning is showing due to electrical problems or due to a mechanical problem.
What causes a service Ride Control Message on a GM SUV?
The cause is poor clearance between the auxiliary Air Conditioning (A/C) evaporator hose and the right front shock absorber damper solenoid connector. Contact may occur between the two, damaging the connector and causing a poor connection at the damper solenoid. Follow the Service Procedure to fix the problem and prevent it from happening again.
Where is the code reader on a Cadillac Escalade?
Plug the code reader into the diagnostic port in the engine bay with the car on. The position varies depending upon the model year and drivetrain of the Escalade but it will be positioned for easy access. The port will look like a controller port on a game module but trapezoidal in shape.
How to fix or reset service Ride Control?
Make sure you DISCONNECT the + (RED) POSITIVE cable from the battery for 10+min on all new Installs of air ride Compressors and to clear or Reset the Service suspension error on the dash. If you install a new air ride compressor and DON’T disconnect to reset Computer logged resistance by the vehicle of the OEM Compressor.
The Ride Control warning signals when the Escalade computer system detects something is wrong with the suspension. On the Cadillac Escalade, this warning can be reset two ways depending on whether the Ride Control warning is showing due to electrical problems or due to a mechanical problem.
The cause is poor clearance between the auxiliary Air Conditioning (A/C) evaporator hose and the right front shock absorber damper solenoid connector. Contact may occur between the two, damaging the connector and causing a poor connection at the damper solenoid. Follow the Service Procedure to fix the problem and prevent it from happening again.
Plug the code reader into the diagnostic port in the engine bay with the car on. The position varies depending upon the model year and drivetrain of the Escalade but it will be positioned for easy access. The port will look like a controller port on a game module but trapezoidal in shape.
When do pneumatic shocks come on on a Cadillac Escalade?
Turn you car on with all of the secondary systems off—no air conditioning, no radio, nothing making noise other than the actual car. After 5 to 10 minutes you may hear the air pump that supplies pressure to the pneumatic shocks come on.