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Diagnostic Instructions

    • Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
    • Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
    •  Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category.

Diagnostic Fault Information

Circuit

Short to Ground

Open/High Resistance

Short to Voltage

Signal Performance

Headlamp Leveling Motor B+ -- Left

1

1

--

--

Headlamp Leveling Motor B+ -- Right

1

1

--

--

Headlamp Leveling Motor Switch Signal

2

2

2

--

Headlamp Leveling Motor Control

1

1

1

--

Headlamp Leveling Motor Ground -- Left

--

1

--

--

Headlamp Leveling Motor Ground -- Right

--

1

--

--

Headlamp Leveling Switch Ground

2

2

--

--

1. Headlamp Leveling Malfunction

2. Headlamp Leveling Switch Malfunction

Circuit/System Description

The HD LMP LEVELING fuse in the underhood fuse block supplies B+ to the headlamp leveling switch and headlamp leveling motors. When the driver places the headlamp leveling switch in any position, a signal is sent to the headlamp leveling motors to adjust the headlight aiming to one of three positions. Ground for the headlamp leveling switch is provided by the BCM and ground is supplied to the headlamp leveling motors at G105. When position III is selected on the headlamp leveling switch, the headlamps will automatically be illuminated.

Reference Information

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

    •  Circuit Testing
    •  Connector Repairs
    •  Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
    •  Wiring Repairs

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References for scan tool information

Circuit/System Verification

Ignition ON, adjust the headlamp leveling switch from the highest to lowest setting and verify that both headlamp leveling actuators operate.

If one leveling actuator is inoperative, refer to the Headlamp Leveling Actuator Malfunction.
If both leveling actuators are inoperative, refer to the Headlamp Leveling Switch Malfunction.

Circuit/System Testing

Headlamp Leveling Actuator Malfunction

  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the appropriate actuator.
  2. Test for less than 5.0 ohms between the ground circuit terminal C and ground.
  3. If greater than the specified range, test the circuit for an open/high resistance.
  4. Ignition ON, verify that a test lamp illuminates between the B+ circuit terminal A and ground.
  5. If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance.
  6. Ignition ON, test for 2.0 - 8.0 volts between the switch signal circuit terminal B and ground while operating the leveling switch from the lowest to highest setting.
  7. If less than the specified range, test the signal circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance.
    If greater than the specified range, test the signal circuit for a short to voltage.
  8. If all circuits test normal, test or replace the appropriate actuator.

Headlamp Leveling Switch Malfunction

  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the headlamp switch.
  2. Test for less than 5.0 ohms between the low reference circuit terminal 3 and ground.
  3. If greater than the specified range, test the circuit for an open/high resistance.
  4. Ignition ON, verify that a test lamp illuminates between the B+ circuit terminal 9 and ground.
  5. If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance.
  6. If all circuits test normal, test or replace the headlamp switch.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

    •  Headlamp Replacement
    •  Headlamp Switch Replacement