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Headlight Leveling Motor Input Test

NOTE:  Before testing, check for DTCs. If any DTCs are indicated, troubleshoot those DTCs first, and combination light switch circuit is OK.

1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

2. Disconnect the headlight leveling motor 3P connector - Refer to: Headlight Leveling Motor Removal and Installation (2014 2015 2016) or Headlight Leveling Motor Removal and Installation (2017 2018 2019 2020)

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3. Inspect the connector and socket terminals to be sure they are all making good contact:

4. With the connector still disconnected, do the following input tests:

Cavity Wire Test condition Test: Desired result Possible cause if desired result is not obtained
3 GRN Vehicle ON mode Measure the voltage to ground:
There should be battery voltage.
  • Faulty headlight leveling control unit
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
1 YEL Under all conditions Check for continuity to ground:
There should be continuity.
  • Faulty headlight leveling control unit
  • Poor ground (G402) or an open in the ground wire
  • An open or high resistance in the wire
2 BRN Vehicle ON mode Measure the voltage to ground:
There should be about 3 to 13 V.
  • Faulty headlight leveling control unit
  • An open or high resistance in the wire