Headlight Auto Leveling Not Working
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Headlight Auto Leveling Not Working
My passenger side auto leveling is not working anymore and is just pointing downwards.
So does this mean the headlight is shot and need a new headlight? Or just the motor is dead and I can buy a new motor? If so aprx. how much are they? Are these a dealer only item?
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So does this mean the headlight is shot and need a new headlight? Or just the motor is dead and I can buy a new motor? If so aprx. how much are they? Are these a dealer only item?
Thanks
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auto leveling control
I have a 2005 sc430 how do I know if the auto leveling is working. I have read the manual and it only makes referance to a warning light on dash. Is there another way to tell if it is working . I never hear any motor noise. I thought perhaps you could explain it. THE manual is useless. I dont know If I have the correct understanding of exactly what auto leveling is.?
mrblister
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Mrblister,
Best way to see the auto-leveling in action is to start the car inside somewhere. when the car starts, the headlights come on and, if you look at the wall in front of you, you'll see them go down...then back up again. That's the auto-leveler calibrating the headlights.
Best way to see the auto-leveling in action is to start the car inside somewhere. when the car starts, the headlights come on and, if you look at the wall in front of you, you'll see them go down...then back up again. That's the auto-leveler calibrating the headlights.
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stich (06-27-22)
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Sorry to bring this back, but...
On a recent accident, they replaced my headlamps.
It used to be that when I turn on the headlamps, they go down and up.
Now, it does not do anything. It just turns on.
What could this be?
On a recent accident, they replaced my headlamps.
It used to be that when I turn on the headlamps, they go down and up.
Now, it does not do anything. It just turns on.
What could this be?
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It could be they did not re-connect the auto height control level system, or it could be the Headlamp leveling ECU is fried or maybe the motor, or the sensor may have been damaged in the collision and they didn't realize it .... time to get under the car and check it out.
Last edited by VVTiBob; 10-13-11 at 02:03 PM.
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Awesome Bob, will check it out.
BTW, how does the auto leveling work? What benefit?
BTW, how does the auto leveling work? What benefit?
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Well they adjust the lamps as the load changes in the car. Think about it this way...if you were carrying a heavy load in our spacious trunk and did not have a headlamp leveling system, the lamp would be raised upward, or pointing skyward. A direct result of the loading on the suspension while reducing the effectiveness of the lighting.
"The Headlamp Control System takes care of refocusing the beam back on the road automatically. Sensors on the front and rear axle detect the horizontal level of your car and adjusts the lights according."
"The Headlamp Control System takes care of refocusing the beam back on the road automatically. Sensors on the front and rear axle detect the horizontal level of your car and adjusts the lights according."