THE HEADLIGHT AUTO LEVELING SYSTEM DOES NOT OPERATE IN RESPONSE TO VEHICLE POSTURE [HEADLIGHT AUTO LEVELING SYSTEM]


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Without adaptive LED headlights


Description

•  The headlight auto leveling system does operate in response to the number of occupants, cargo load in trunk, and the fuel level.
•  One side of the headlight leveling actuator does not operate.


Possible malfunction

•  Open circuit in wiring harness between auto leveling control module terminal O and headlight leveling actuator (LH)/(RH) terminal F
•  Short to ground in wiring harness between auto leveling control module terminal O and headlight leveling actuator (LH)/(RH) terminal F
•  Headlight leveling actuator malfunction
•  Auto leveling control module malfunction
•  Open circuit in wiring harness between the following terminals:
―  Auto leveling control module terminal P—Headlight leveling actuator (LH)/(RH) terminal I
―  Auto leveling control module terminal M—Headlight leveling actuator (LH)/(RH) terminal L
•  Short to ground in wiring harness between the following terminals:
―  Auto leveling control module terminal P—Headlight leveling actuator (LH)/(RH) terminal I
―  Auto leveling control module terminal M—Headlight leveling actuator (LH)/(RH) terminal L
•  Poor installation of the auto leveling sensor
•  Auto leveling sensor malfunction


System wiring diagram

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Diagnostic Procedure

Step

Inspection

Action

1
DETERMINE IF MALFUNCTIONING LOCATION IS AUTO LEVELING SENSOR
•  Verify the malfunction symptom.
•  Do both sides of the headlight auto leveling system not operate?
Yes
Go to Step 6.
No
Go to the next step.
2
LEVELING OPERATION SIGNAL INSPECTION
•  Using the M-MDS, perform the headlight leveling actuator operation check mode.
•  Does the headlight leveling actuator operate normally?
Yes
Go to Step 8.
No
Go to the next step.
3
INSPECT LEVELING OPERATION SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR OPEN CIRCUIT
•  Inspect the wiring harness for continuity between the auto leveling control module and headlight leveling actuator on the side in which the auto leveling system does not operate.
―  Auto leveling control module terminal O—Headlight leveling actuator (LH)/(RH) terminal F
•  Is there continuity?
Yes
Go to the next step.
No
Refer to the wiring diagram and verify if there is a common connector between auto leveling control module terminal O and headlight leveling actuator (LH)/(RH) terminal F.
If there is a common connector:
•  Inspect the common connector and terminals for corrosion, damage, or disconnection and the common wiring harnesses for an open circuit to determine the malfunctioning location.
•  Repair or replace the malfunctioning location.
If there is no common connector:
•  Repair or replace the wiring harness which has an open circuit.
4
INSPECT LEVELING OPERATION SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR SHORT TO GROUND
•  Inspect for continuity between the ground and the wiring harness between the auto leveling control module and headlight leveling actuator on the side in which the auto leveling system does not operate.
―  Auto leveling control module terminal O—Body ground
•  Is there continuity?
Yes
Refer to the wiring diagram and verify if there is a common connector between auto leveling control module terminal O and headlight leveling actuator (LH)/(RH) terminal F.
If there is a common connector:
•  Inspect the common connector and terminals for corrosion, damage, or disconnection and the common wiring harnesses for short to ground to determine the malfunctioning location.
•  Repair or replace the malfunctioning location.
If there is no common connector:
•  Repair or replace the wiring harness which is shorted to ground.
No
Go to the next step.
5
HEADLIGHT LEVELING INSPECTION
•  Replace the front combination light in which the auto leveling system does not operate.
•  Does the auto leveling system operate correctly?
Yes
Troubleshooting completed.
No
Replace the auto leveling control module.
6
INSPECT WIRING HARNESS BETWEEN HEADLIGHT LEVELING ACTUATOR AND AUTO LEVELING CONTROL MODULE FOR OPEN CIRCUIT
•  Inspect for continuity in the wiring harness between the following terminals:
―  Auto leveling control module terminal P—Headlight leveling actuator (LH)/(RH) terminal I
―  Auto leveling control module terminal O—Headlight leveling actuator (LH)/(RH) terminal F
―  Auto leveling control module terminal M—Headlight leveling actuator (LH)/(RH) terminal L
•  Is there continuity?
Yes
Go to the next step.
No
Refer to the wiring diagram and verify if there is a common connector between the following terminals.
•  Auto leveling control module terminal P—Headlight leveling actuator (LH)/(RH) terminal I
•  Auto leveling control module terminal O—Headlight leveling actuator (LH)/(RH) terminal F
•  Auto leveling control module terminal M—Headlight leveling actuator (LH)/(RH) terminal L
If there is a common connector:
•  Inspect the common connector and terminals for corrosion, damage, or disconnection and the common wiring harnesses for an open circuit to determine the malfunctioning location.
•  Repair or replace the malfunctioning location.
If there is no common connector:
•  Repair or replace the wiring harness which has an open circuit.
7
INSPECT WIRING HARNESS BETWEEN HEADLIGHT LEVELING ACTUATOR AND AUTO LEVELING CONTROL MODULE FOR SHORT TO GROUND
•  Inspect for continuity between body ground and the following terminals.
―  Auto leveling control module terminal P
―  Auto leveling control module terminal O
―  Auto leveling control module terminal M
•  Is there continuity?
Yes
Refer to the wiring diagram and verify if there is a common connector between the following terminals.
•  Auto leveling control module terminal P—Headlight leveling actuator (LH)/(RH) terminal I
•  Auto leveling control module terminal O—Headlight leveling actuator (LH)/(RH) terminal F
•  Auto leveling control module terminal M—Headlight leveling actuator (LH)/(RH) terminal L
If there is a common connector:
•  Inspect the common connector and terminals for corrosion, damage, or disconnection and the common wiring harnesses for short to ground to determine the malfunctioning location.
•  Repair or replace the malfunctioning location.
If there is no common connector:
•  Repair or replace the wiring harness which is shorted to ground.
No
Go to the next step.
8
VERIFY AUTO LEVELING SENSOR INSTALLATION
•  Verify the auto leveling sensor installation condition.
•  Is a bracket bent, is there damage, or is a link disconnected?
Yes
Repair or replace the malfunctioning location.
No
Go to the next step.
9
AUTO LEVELING SENSOR INSPECTION
•  Inspect the auto leveling sensor.
•  Is the auto leveling sensor normal?
Yes
Replace the auto leveling control module.
No
Replace the auto leveling sensor.


With adaptive LED headlights


Description

•  The headlight auto leveling system does operate in response to the number of occupants, cargo load in trunk, and the fuel level.
•  One side of the headlight leveling actuator does not operate.


Possible malfunction

•  Headlight leveling actuator malfunction
•  Adaptive LED headlights control module malfunction
•  Open circuit in wiring harness between the following terminals:
―  Adaptive LED headlights control module terminal D—Headlight leveling actuator (LH)/(RH) terminal K
―  Adaptive LED headlights control module terminal F—Headlight leveling actuator (LH)/(RH) terminal J
•  Short to ground in wiring harness between the following terminals:
―  Adaptive LED headlights control module terminal D—Headlight leveling actuator (LH)/(RH) terminal K
―  Adaptive LED headlights control module terminal F—Headlight leveling actuator (LH)/(RH) terminal J
•  Poor installation of the auto leveling sensor
•  Auto leveling sensor malfunction


System wiring diagram

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Diagnostic Procedure

Step

Inspection

Action

1
DETERMINE IF MALFUNCTIONING LOCATION IS AUTO LEVELING SENSOR
•  Verify the malfunction symptom.
•  Do both sides of the headlight auto leveling system not operate?
Yes
Go to Step 4.
No
Go to the next step.
2
LEVELING OPERATION SIGNAL INSPECTION
•  Using the M-MDS, perform the headlight leveling actuator operation check mode.
•  Does the headlight leveling actuator operate normally?
Yes
Go to Step 6.
No
Go to the next step.
3
HEADLIGHT LEVELING INSPECTION
•  Replace the front combination light in which the auto leveling system does not operate.
•  Does the auto leveling system operate correctly?
Yes
Troubleshooting completed.
No
Replace the adaptive LED headlights control module.
4
INSPECT WIRING HARNESS BETWEEN HEADLIGHT LEVELING ACTUATOR AND ADAPTIVE LED HEADLIGHTS CONTROL MODULE FOR OPEN CIRCUIT
•  Inspect for continuity in the wiring harness between the following terminals:
―  Adaptive LED headlights control module terminal D—Headlight leveling actuator (LH)/(RH) terminal K
―  Adaptive LED headlights control module terminal F—Headlight leveling actuator (LH)/(RH) terminal J
•  Is there continuity?
Yes
Go to the next step.
No
Refer to the wiring diagram and verify if there is a common connector between the following terminals.
•  Adaptive LED headlights control module terminal D—Headlight leveling actuator (LH)/(RH) terminal K
•  Adaptive LED headlights control module terminal F—Headlight leveling actuator (LH)/(RH) terminal J
If there is a common connector:
•  Inspect the common connector and terminals for corrosion, damage, or disconnection and the common wiring harnesses for an open circuit to determine the malfunctioning location.
•  Repair or replace the malfunctioning location.
If there is no common connector:
•  Repair or replace the wiring harness which has an open circuit.
5
INSPECT WIRING HARNESS BETWEEN HEADLIGHT LEVELING ACTUATOR AND ADAPTIVE LED HEADLIGHTS CONTROL MODULE FOR SHORT TO GROUND
•  Inspect for continuity between body ground and the following terminals.
―  Adaptive LED headlights control module terminal D
―  Adaptive LED headlights control module terminal F
•  Is there continuity?
Yes
Refer to the wiring diagram and verify if there is a common connector between the following terminals.
•  Adaptive LED headlights control module terminal D—Headlight leveling actuator (LH)/(RH) terminal K
•  Adaptive LED headlights control module terminal F—Headlight leveling actuator (LH)/(RH) terminal J
If there is a common connector:
•  Inspect the common connector and terminals for corrosion, damage, or disconnection and the common wiring harnesses for short to ground to determine the malfunctioning location.
•  Repair or replace the malfunctioning location.
If there is no common connector:
•  Repair or replace the wiring harness which is shorted to ground.
No
Go to the next step.
6
VERIFY AUTO LEVELING SENSOR INSTALLATION
•  Verify the auto leveling sensor installation condition.
•  Is a bracket bent, is there damage, or is a link disconnected?
Yes
Repair or replace the malfunctioning location.
No
Go to the next step.
7
AUTO LEVELING SENSOR INSPECTION
•  Inspect the auto leveling sensor.
•  Is the auto leveling sensor normal?
Yes
Replace the adaptive LED headlights control module.
No
Replace the auto leveling sensor.