2001 Chevrolet Corvette Restoration Kit
receiver sends a message to the IPC to display the LOW TIRE PRESSURE warning message. If the
reading sent is under 34 kPa (5 psi), a FLAT
TIRE message will appear.
Real Time Damping Description
The Real Time Damping (RTD) system independently controls a solenoid
in
each
of
the four shock
absorbers
in
order to control the vehicle ride characteristics. The RTD system is capable
of
making these'
changes within milliseconds. The RTD system consists
of
the following major components:
• The fronUrear adjustable shock absorbers
• The shock absorber electrical solenoids (integrated within the shock absorbers).
• The fronUrear position sensors
• The ride control switch
• The electronic suspension (ESC) module
The RTD system has the following three shock damping control settings:
•
TOUR
--
a smooth, soft ride
• SPORT -- provides more feel/response to road conditions
• PERF -- Provides tight, firm ride and precise response to road conditions.
The ESC controls the damping mode selection according to the following factors:
• The vehicle speed
• The chassis pitch input
• The steering position
• The body to wheel displacement
• The ride control switch position
The
ESC module evaluates these inputs
in
order to separately control the solenoid valve position
in
each
of
the shock absorbers, providing an enhanced ride and comfort level over the widest possible range
of
operating conditions.
Real Time Damping Shock Absorber
or
Strut Description
The RTD shock absorbers are pressurized gas (nitrogen) type which provide damping
by
forcing
hydraulic fluid through internal orifices to resist suspension movement.
TheRTD
shock absorber has the
capability
of
providing multiple modes or values
of
damping forces,
in
both compression and rebound
direction. The damping forces are achieved by redirecting the flow
of
hydraulic fluid
by
using a solenoid
valve. The solenoid valve varies the amount
of
fluid allowed to bypass
by
pulse width modulating the
solenoid. The solenoid valve is an integral part
of
the shock absorber and is not serviceable separately.
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