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Auto level headlight sensor

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Old 06-19-14, 04:56 PM
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Default Auto level headlight sensor

I know that we have two of them on our cars. My auto level light is on and driving at night is no fun. The headlights still move up and down when the car is started - so I know the motor isn't bad.

Anyone have an idea of what it would cost to replace these sensors at the dealer? Hopefully both of them arent bad.

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Old 06-20-14, 07:51 AM
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same problem.

Would be interested to know how to diagnose and repair.
Old 06-20-14, 12:26 PM
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The sensors are located on the drivers side front, and rear suspension, they are black and have a bar connected to the hub assembly I believe that moves the pivoting point on the sensor, telling the computer which direction to move the headlights, I re aimed my headlights after I threw my coils on by this sensor,
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my sensor light will blink, stay on and go off randomly. i think they are still working ok. i don't drive at night very often. how do you know which sensor is going bad if there are two?
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Yeah if it blinks, it's a bad sensor. It's hard to believe that one might be damaged but you can always get a good used set. I believe they are located on the front and rear arms. They look like air suspension links.
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