Headlamp Leveling Malfunction Base

Each headlamp assembly contains a headlamp leveling motor that is controlled by the headlamp control module. The front and rear suspension position sensors provide the headlamp control module with suspension position information. Each sensor receives a 5-volt reference, signal, and low reference circuits from the headlamp control module. The sensors are connected to the control arms of the front and rear suspension. As the vehicle travels, the suspension compresses and rebounds moving the suspension position sensor arms. This causes the signal output of the sensor to change. The headlamp control module compares the information from both suspension position sensors and adjusts the headlamp leveling as needed. The headlamp control module is wired to each headlamp leveling motor with 4 directional motor control circuits.

Schematic Reference

Headlight Leveling Schematics

Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views

Description and Operation

Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation

Electrical Information Reference

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References for scan tool information

1. Ignition ON, with a scan tool, command the DHL Motor Control Up and Down while observing both headlamps. Both headlamps should operate to the Up and Down positions when commanded.

⇒	If the headlamps do not operate to the Up and Down positions when commanded, refer to Headlamp Leveling Actuator Malfunction.

2. Observe the scan tool Front Leveling Position Sensor voltage parameter. The parameter should be between 0.5 and 4.9 volts.

⇒	If the parameter is not within the specified range, refer to Headlamp Leveling Sensor Malfunction.

3. Observe the scan tool Rear Leveling Position Sensor voltage parameter. The parameter should be between 0.5 and 4.9 volts.

⇒	If the parameter is not within the specified range, refer to Headlamp Leveling Sensor Malfunction.

Headlamp Leveling Actuator Malfunction

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the inoperative headlamp.
2. Remove the AFS 15A fuse.
3. Ignition OFF, scan tool OFF, test for 10 ohms -25K ohms between each control circuit terminal listed below and ground.

•	Headlamp leveling motor control terminal 1

•	Headlamp leveling motor control terminal 2

•	Headlamp leveling motor control terminal 3

•	Headlamp leveling motor control terminal 4

⇒	If greater than the specified range, test the control circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the headlamp control module.

⇒	If less than the specified range, test the control circuit for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the headlamp control module.

4. Install the AFS 15A fuse.
5. Ignition ON, scan tool OFF, headlamps ON, verify that a test lamp does not illuminate between each control circuit terminal listed below and ground.

•	Headlamp leveling motor control terminal 1

•	Headlamp leveling motor control terminal 2

•	Headlamp leveling motor control terminal 3

•	Headlamp leveling motor control terminal 4

⇒	If the test lamp illuminates, test the control circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the headlamp control module.

6. If all circuits test normal, replace the appropriate headlamp assembly.

Headlamp Leveling Sensor Malfunction

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the appropriate headlamp leveling sensor.
2. Ignition OFF, test for less than 10 ohms between the low reference circuit terminal C and ground.

⇒	If greater than the specified range, test the low reference circuit for an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the headlamp control module.

3. Ignition ON, test for 4.8-5.2 volts between the 5-volt reference circuit terminal A and ground.

⇒	If less than the specified range, test the 5-volt reference circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the headlamp control module.

⇒	If greater than the specified range, test the 5-volt reference circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the headlamp control module.

4. Verify the scan tool Leveling Position Sensor parameter is less than 0.5-volts.

⇒	If greater than the specified range, test the signal circuit terminal B for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the headlamp control module.

5. Install a 3A fused jumper wire between the signal circuit terminal B and the 5-volt reference circuit terminal A. Verify the scan tool Leveling Position Sensor parameter is greater than 4.8-volts.

⇒	If less than the specified range, test the signal circuit for short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the headlamp control module.

6. If all circuits test normal, test or replace the appropriate headlamp leveling sensor.

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

Headlamp Leveling Malfunction V-Series

Each headlamp assembly contains a headlamp leveling motor that is controlled by the headlamp control module. The front and rear suspension position sensors provide the electronic suspension control (ESC) module with suspension position information. Each sensor receives a 5-volt reference, signal, and low reference circuits from the ESC. The sensors are connected to the control arms of the front and rear suspension. As the vehicle travels, the suspension compresses and rebounds moving the suspension position sensor arms. This causes the signal output of the sensor to change. The ESC sends the suspension position sensor values to the headlamp control module via serial data. The headlamp control module compares the information from both suspension position sensors and adjusts the headlamp leveling as needed. The headlamp control module is wired to each headlamp leveling motor with 4 directional motor control circuits.

Schematic Reference

Headlight Leveling Schematics

Electronic Suspension Control Schematics

Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views

Description and Operation

Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation

Electrical Information Reference

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References for scan tool information

Ignition ON, with a scan tool, command the DHL Motor Control Up and Down while observing both headlamps. Both headlamps should operate to the Up and Down positions when commanded.

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the inoperative headlamp.
2. Remove the AFS 15A fuse.
3. Ignition OFF, scan tool OFF, test for 10 ohms -25K ohms between each control circuit terminal listed below and ground.

•	Headlamp leveling motor control terminal 1

•	Headlamp leveling motor control terminal 2

•	Headlamp leveling motor control terminal 3

•	Headlamp leveling motor control terminal 4

⇒	If greater than the specified range, test the control circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the headlamp control module.

⇒	If less than the specified range, test the control circuit for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the headlamp control module.

4. Install the AFS 15A fuse.
5. Ignition ON, scan tool OFF, headlamps ON, verify that a test lamp does not illuminate between each control circuit terminal listed below and ground.

•	Headlamp leveling motor control terminal 1

•	Headlamp leveling motor control terminal 2

•	Headlamp leveling motor control terminal 3

•	Headlamp leveling motor control terminal 4

⇒	If the test lamp illuminates, test the control circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the headlamp control module.

6. If all circuits test normal, replace the appropriate headlamp assembly.

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.