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Auto-Levelling Headlight Question..HELP!!

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Old Jan 10, 2006 | 01:09 AM
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Something is worn/loose in my front suspension. I hear a distinct "clunk" when going over bumps. In addition, when I started hearing the "clunk", my auto headlight levelling warning light came on. Clearly the 2 are related. So...which part of the front suspension does the auto levelling system rely on to work? Can someone point me in the right direction? Thanks!! ~R
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Old Jan 10, 2006 | 02:24 AM
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look on the forward side of the left tire.. if i'm not mistaken it should be around the sway bar area.. l
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Old Jan 10, 2006 | 06:30 AM
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I'm pretty sure the auto-leveling keys off the REAR suspension. If the sound is really in the front suspension it might be something else.
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Old Jan 10, 2006 | 12:36 PM
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Ok..is it the front or rear? Anyone know for sure??
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Old Jan 10, 2006 | 01:57 PM
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There are auto leveling sensors on the front and the rear. The front sensors on the front suspension near the sway bars, and the same on the rear sway bars.
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Old Jan 10, 2006 | 02:07 PM
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Originally Posted by gserep1
There are auto leveling sensors on the front and the rear. The front sensors on the front suspension near the sway bars, and the same on the rear sway bars.
so maybe your front sway bar is loose....
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Old Jan 10, 2006 | 03:36 PM
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both of the leveling arms are bolted to the lower control arm. check to make sure one has not came loose or come off. they are about 5 in long and have an elbow joint at the top of the arm. if you check the threads on how to install your springs. there are pictures of them, someone didn't know what they were so they posted pics.
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