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Adaptive Damper System Description - System Diagram

The adaptive damper system controller uses information from the PCM, the VSA modulator-control unit, the steering angle sensor, and the SRS unit. When a malfunction is detected, the multi-information display will show a warning to inform the driver about the malfunction in the system.

For locations of each component on vehicle, refer to Component Location Index:

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F-CAN Communication Data 

Adaptive Damper Control Unit Receiving Signal 

Transmitting Unit Signal Name
PCM
  • Engine torque signal
  • Integrated dynamics system mode signal
VSA modulator-control unit
  • Master cylinder pressure signal
  • Wheel speed signal
  • ABS/TCS/VSA operating status
Steering angle sensor
  • Steering angle signal
SRS unit
  • Yaw rate signal
  • Lateral acceleration signal
  • Longitudinal acceleration signal

Adaptive Damper Control Unit Transmitting Signal 

Transmitting Unit Signal Name
Adaptive damper control unit
  • System warning indication signal
  • Fail safe action status