Code
C1A67
LAND ROVER
C — Chassis
Suspension Height Sensor Circuit Intermittent
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Causes
- Corroded or loose sensor connector or pin
- Broken, chafed, or intermittently contacting wiring in the harness
- Failing or dirty suspension height sensor (potentiometer or position sensor)
- Poor ground or intermittent 5V reference supply to the sensor
- Water ingress or contamination at sensor or connector
- Intermittent fault in the suspension control module / BCM or termination/communications
Symptoms
- Suspension/service warning lamp or fault message displayed intermittently
- Incorrect or fluctuating ride height readings in live data
- Adaptive suspension faults, restricted suspension modes or limp mode
- Vehicle not sitting level or sporadic changes in ride height
- Faults clear temporarily after ignition cycle or clearing codes
What to check
- Read stored and pending codes with a capable scan tool; note freeze-frame and occurrence count.
- Inspect sensor connector and wiring for corrosion, water, abrasion, broken strands, or loose pins.
- Back-probe sensor connector and observe live data while raising/lowering the suspension or moving the suspension arm.
- Wiggle test wiring and connector while monitoring live signal for dropouts or noise.
- Measure reference voltage and ground at the sensor connector with ignition ON.
- Check continuity and resistance of harness between sensor and module; look for intermittent open circuits.
Signal parameters
- Reference supply: typically a regulated 5 V reference from the control module (verify exact value in service manual).
- Sensor output: variable voltage proportional to height — typically in the range ~0.2 V to ~4.8 V across travel (model-dependent).
- Ground: good chassis or module ground near 0 V; low resistance to battery negative.
- Resistance: many height sensors are potentiometers — typical static resistance values often in the kiloohm range (refer to model spec).
- Noise: intermittent faults may show sudden spikes, dropouts to open-circuit voltage, or values jumping when the harness is moved.
Diagnostic algorithm
- Connect a diagnostic scanner that can read suspension height sensor live data. Record data and freeze-frame info for C1A67.
- Reproduce the fault: cycle ignition and operate suspension (jack up wheels or use service mode) while watching live sensor output for instability or dropouts.
- Visually inspect the sensor, linkage and wiring harness from sensor to body control/suspension module. Repair rubbed, pinched or damaged wiring.
- With ignition ON, back-probe the sensor connector: verify 5 V reference present, sensor output varies with travel, and ground continuity is good. Note any intermittent loss.
- Perform a wiggle test on the harness and connector while monitoring the live signal to locate intermittent wiring or connector faults.
- If reference/ground are correct but output is intermittent or out of range, disconnect sensor and measure its resistance/position output per service specifications (or swap with known-good sensor if available).
- Repair or replace any damaged wiring or corroded connector pins; apply dielectric grease to protect connector after repair.
- Replace the sensor if internal failure is confirmed. After repair, clear codes and perform suspension height calibration/adaptive suspension relearn with the manufacturer scan tool as required.
- Road test and re-scan to ensure the code does not return and sensor readings remain stable across operating conditions.
- If fault persists with a known-good sensor and wiring verified, investigate the suspension control module/BCM inputs and CAN/LIN communication for intermittent faults.
Likely causes
- Connector corrosion at the sensor (common on ride height sensors near suspension components)
- Wiring harness damaged where it flexes (suspension travel areas) or rubbed through
- Bad crimp or intermittent pin contact inside connector
- Sensor internal wear or intermittent internal open/short when moved
- Loose sensor mounting or linkage causing irregular readings
Fault status
Status
Suspension height sensor circuit intermittently faulting — signal missing or unstable
Repair difficulty: Medium
Diagnostic time: 1.0-3.0 hours
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