Headlamp Leveling - Manual

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Jeep Cherokee. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE:

Before performing any of the following tests, confirm whether the park lamps operate satisfactorily. If the park lamps are ineffective or operate improperly, or if the other instrument panel switch pod functions are ineffective, diagnose and repair those problems before attempting to repair the manual headlamp leveling function.

CONDITION	POSSIBLE CAUSES	CORRECTION
ONE LEVELING MOTOR IS INEFFECTIVE	1. Ineffective ground circuit.	1. Test and repair open leveling motor ground circuit if required.
	2. Ineffective feed circuit.	2. Test and repair open leveling motor feed circuit if required.
	3. Ineffective signal circuit.	3. Test and repair open headlamp leveling motor signal circuit if required.
	4. Ineffective motor.	4. Test and replace headlamp leveling motor if required.
BOTH LEVELING MOTORS ARE INEFFECTIVE	1. Ineffective switch inputs or outputs.	1. Use a diagnostic scan tool and the appropriate diagnostic information for further switch diagnosis.
	2. Ineffective motor ground circuit.	2. Test and repair open leveling motor ground circuit if required.
	3. Ineffective motor feed circuit.	3. Test and repair open leveling motor feed circuit if required.
	4. Ineffective signal circuit.	4. Test and repair open or shorted headlamp leveling motor signal circuit if required.
	5. Ineffective BCM inputs or outputs.	5. Use a diagnostic scan tool to test the BCM inputs and outputs. Refer to the appropriate diagnostic information.
	6. Ineffective motors.	6. Test and replace leveling motors if required.