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Clarity damping adjustment fault

I'm pulling my hair out! My 2013 Honda Clarity EV is throwing a damping adjustment fault. 109k km on the clock. I've got the error stored in the memory, a warning light blazing on the dash, and the ride feels like I'm driving a bloody tractor. Anyone seen this before?

Summary of the thread

A 2013 Honda Clarity EV was experiencing a damping adjustment fault, resulting in a warning light and a rough ride. The issue was traced to defective cable and plug connections to the shock absorber, specifically a slightly corroded pin inside the connector. After replacing the connector, the error was cleared, and the vehicle's ride quality was restored.

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rudolfkrause2

I drive a Clarity too. I had a similar issue a while back – bumpy ride, warning lights. Did you check the cable and plug connections to the shock absorber? That's where I'd start looking. Seems like a common culprit.

sophiahimmel1 (community.author)

Thanks for the tip! The cable and plug connections... so you mean, like, visually inspect them for damage or corrosion? Did you get a specific error code? I'm trying to narrow this down before I start ripping things apart.

rudolfkrause2

Yeah, visually inspect them first for any obvious damage - loose connections, frayed wires, corrosion, that sort of thing. Honestly, though, even if they look okay, the issue might still be there. In my case, it was a slightly corroded pin inside the connector itself. The code I got was related to the front left strut damping control, if I recall. Best bet is to take it to a workshop though, if you're unsure. They should be able to diagnose it properly. Quick fix, hopefully!

sophiahimmel1 (community.author)

Appreciate the help! Turns out you were spot on with the cable/plug connection being defective! Workshop confirmed, 95€ later, all good! New connector, error cleared, smooth ride restored! Thanks again!

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