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Automatic Headlamp Leveling

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The Automatic Headlamp Leveling Systems consist of the following components:

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Callout Component Name
DD Serial Data - GMLAN High Speed
DD Serial Data - GMLAN High Speed
DD Serial Data - GMLAN High Speed
DD Serial Data - GMLAN High Speed
DF Serial Data Chassis Expansion Bus
DJ Serial Data - Local Interconnect Network
DJ Serial Data - Local Interconnect Network
K19 K19 Suspension Control Module
K9 K9 Body Control Module
K26 K26 Headlamp Control Module
K17 K17 Electronic Brake Control Module
B99 B99 Steering Wheel Angle Sensor
E13LA E13LA Headlamp Assembly - Left
E13RA E13RA Headlamp Assembly - Right

The automatic headlamp leveling system automatically maintains the vertical alignment of the headlamps when the vehicle load and driving conditions change. Each headlamp assembly contains a headlamp leveling motor that is controlled by the headlamp control module. The front and rear suspension position sensors provide the headlamp control module with suspension position information. Each sensor receives a 5 V reference, signal, and low reference circuits from the headlamp control module. The sensors are connected to the control arms of the front and rear suspension. As the vehicle travels, the suspension compresses and rebounds moving the suspension position sensor arms. This causes the signal output of the sensor to change. The headlamp control module compares the information from both suspension position sensors and adjusts the headlamp leveling as needed.