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Schematic Reference: Headlight Leveling Schematics

Connector End View Reference: Lighting Systems Connector End Views

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Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle in Vehicle DTC Information

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  1. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  2. Perform the setup procedure for the automatic headlamp leveling module. Refer to Headlamp Leveling Module Programming and Setup in Programming and Setup.

Did the scan tool display CALIBRATION SUCCESSFUL?

Go to Step 3

Go to Step 4

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Does the automatic headlamp leveling system operate properly?

Go to Step 10

Go to Step 6

4

  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the harness connector of the automatic headlamp leveling module at the headlamp assembly.
  3. Connect a test lamp between the ignition 1 voltage circuit of the automatic headlamp leveling module and a good ground.
  4. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 7

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  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Connect a test lamp between the ignition 1 voltage circuit of the automatic headlamp leveling module and the ground circuit of the automatic headlamp leveling module.
  3. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 8

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Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the automatic headlamp leveling module. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 10

Go to Step 9

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Repair the open or short to ground in the ignition 1 voltage circuit of the automatic headlamp leveling module. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 10

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8

Repair the open or high resistance in the ground circuit of the automatic headlamp leveling module. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 10

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9

Important: Perform the setup procedure for the automatic headlamp leveling module. Refer to Headlamp Leveling Module Programming and Setup in Programming and Setup.

Replace the automatic headlamp leveling module. Refer to Control Module References in Computer/Integrating Systems for replacement, setup, and programming.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 10

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Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 2