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Symptom Chart

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Symptom Possible Causes Action
Low beam lamp(s) inoperative
  • Bulb failure
  • Fuse(s) blown
  • Circuit fault
  • Lighting control switch fault
  • Left-hand steering column multifunction switch fault
Check the bulb and fuse condition (see visual inspection). Check the headlamp circuits. Check the lighting control switch function. Check the left-hand steering column multifunction switch operation. Refer to the electrical guides. Check for DTCs indicating a headlamp or related circuit fault.
High beam lamp(s) inoperative
Low beam lamp(s) dim
  • Incorrect bulb rating
  • Tourist lever set in the wrong position
  • Circuit fault
  • Lighting control switch fault
  • Left-hand steering column multifunction switch fault
Check the bulb condition and rating. Check the tourist lever is set correctly. Check the headlamp circuits. Check the lighting control switch function. Check the left-hand steering column multifunction switch function. Refer to the electrical guides.
High beam lamp(s) dim
Low beam lamp(s) stuck on
  • Circuit fault
  • Lighting control switch fault
  • Left-hand steering column multifunction switch fault
  • Headlamp timer function fault
Check the headlamp circuits. Check the lighting control switch function. Check the left-hand steering column multifunction switch operation. Check the headlamp timer function. Refer to the electrical guides. Check for DTCs indicating a headlamp circuit fault
High beam lamp(s) stuck on
Headlamp low/high beam switching function inoperative
  • Circuit fault
  • Left-hand steering column multifunction switch fault
  • Xenon lamp shutter mechanism fault
Check the headlamp circuits. Check the left-hand steering column multifunction switch operation. Check the xenon lamp shutter mechanism operation. Refer to the electrical guides. Check for DTCs indicating a headlamp circuit fault
Warning lamp(s) inoperative
  • Fuse(s) blown
  • Lighting control switch fault
  • Left-hand steering column multifunction switch inoperative
  • Circuit fault
  • Instrument cluster fault
Check the fuse(s) (see visual inspection). Check the lighting control switch function. Check the left-hand steering column multifunction switch function. Check the warning lamp circuits. Refer to the electrical guides. Check for DTCs indicating an instrument cluster or CAN system fault.
Headlamp Wet - Internal
  • Condensation
  • Water Ingress
Check for outstanding Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) relating to 'Headlamp Internal Condensation'. Carry out the instructions in the service bulletin to determine if the fault is related to condensation or water ingress.