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Diagnosis And Testing

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NOTE: The battery must be completely charged (12.4v) prior to testing. It may also be necessary to install a battery charger on the vehicles electrical system when performing this test.
  1. Rotate the headlamp switch (low beam) to the ON position.
  2. Disconnect the headlamp wire harness jumper electrical connector. This connector can be accessed by opening the lamp access panel, found in the appropriate front wheel well splash shield.
    Fig 1: Locating Leveling Motor Components
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  3. Check PIN No. 1 for battery voltage. If no voltage is present, trace circuit until open or short is found. Refer to SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS for complete schematic.
  4. Check PIN No. 2 for ground. If ground is not present, trace circuit until open or short is found. Refer to SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS for complete schematic.
  5. Check PIN No. 3 for headlamp leveling sense voltage (2.83 - 8.60v). See Fig 2. If voltage is incorrect or not present, trace circuit until open or short is found.
  6. Ineffective switch: Using a scan tool, test the LIN data bus and the switch inputs/outputs as required.
  7. Ineffective CCN inputs/outputs: Using a scan tool, test the CAN data bus and the CCN inputs/outputs as required.
  8. Ineffective TIPM inputs/outputs: Using a scan tool, test the CAN data bus and the TIPM inputs/outputs as required. Verify input/output control. Check for TIPM DTC's.
  9. If no open or short is found, and headlamp leveling system is still inoperative, replace the headlamp leveling motor. Refer to REMOVAL .
    Fig 2: Identifying Leveling Motor Connector Terminals
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