Pinpoint Test B: Head Up Display (HUD) Rain/Light Sensor
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- B1: HUD - WINDSHIELD
- Inspect the Windshield directly above the rain/light sensor for dirt/dust
Is the Windshield directly above the rain/light sensor clean?
- Yes : GO to B2.
- No : Check and clean the Windshield as required
- B2: HUD BRIGHTNESS - MANUAL ADJUSTMENT CHECK
The customer may have reported that driving at night, the HUD brightness will not adjust using the instrument cluster panel light dimmer switch
- Using the steering wheel switchpack (menu control), select HUD brightness from the Head up Display menu and follow the on-screen instructions
- Switch on the exterior lights and operate the instrument cluster panel light dimmer switch
Is it possible to adjust the HUD brightness with the steering wheel switchpack (menu control), or with the instrument cluster panel light dimmer switch?
- Yes : Advise the customer HUD brightness can be adjusted with either the steering wheel switchpack (menu control), or with the vehicle lights switched on using the instrument cluster panel light dimmer switch
- No : GO to B3.
- B3: HUD - RAIN/LIGHT SENSOR CHECK
- Refer to the relevant section of the workshop manual and remove the rear view (the part number label is now visible)
- Check the label for a large capital letter (printed on the bottom right hand corner)
A denotes non HUD rain/light sensor
B denotes HUD rain/light sensor
Has the sensor a large capital 'B' printed on the bottom right hand corner?
- Yes : Using the manufacturer approved diagnostic system, check the central junction box for related DTCs and refer to the relevant DTC index
- No : Incorrect sensor fitted, check and install the correct rain/light sensor as required
- Refer to the relevant section of the workshop manual and remove the rear view (the part number label is now visible)