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Automatic headlamp actuation, function - GF82.10-P-3003GZA

MODEL 164.1/8 as of 9.7.07 up to Model Year 2008 

Fig 1: Automatic Headlamp Actuation Communication Diagram - Shown On Model 164.8
G10118057Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Shown on model 164.8 without code (849) Spare tire holder/spare tire 

Function requirements 

IMPORTANT The overhead control panel control unit reads in the status of the rain/light sensor and transmits a corresponding message to the front SAM control unit via CAN-B.

Function at start of journey (in darkness) 

The standing lights are activated as of circuit 15R On.

The low beams are also activated with circuit 61 On.

It is possible then to switch on the high beams.

Function at end of journey (in darkness) 

The low beams (high beams, if necessary) are deactivated when the engine is switched off. The standing lights are not switched off until the transmitter key (A8/1) is removed from the EIS [EZS] control unit.

Actuation of exterior lights 

Depending on the equipment fitted, the front SAM control unit actuates the following components:

The front SAM control unit forwards the switch-on request via CAN-B to the rear SAM control unit.

Depending on the equipment fitted, the rear SAM control unit actuates the following components:

Function with wiper system active 

The above-mentioned exterior lights are also switched on if the wiper runs for t = 20 s with a cycle period of t < 6 s (no washing or single wiping).

The exterior lights are switched off again if:

IMPORTANT When exiting a tunnel, at most t = 10 s of the cut-in time (t = 20 s) elapse.

  Transmitter key, component description A8/1 GF80.57-P-6010GZ
  Rain/light sensor, component description B38/2 GF54.21-P-6000GZ
  Xenon light control unit, component description E1n1, E2n1
With code (615) Bi-xenon headlamp unit with integrated curve illumination
GF82.10-P-2119GZ 
  Component description for CDI control unit N3/9
Engine 629
GF07.16-P-6000GG
Engine 642 GF07.16-P-6000GZ
  ME-SFI [ME] control unit, component description N3/10
Engine 156.980
GF07.61-P-6000AMG
Model 164.1 with engine 113.964 GF07.61-P-6000BK
Engine 272.967, 273.923, 273.943, 273.963 GF07.61-P-6000V
  Front SAM control unit, component description N10 GF54.21-P-7010GZ
  Rear SAM control unit, component description N10/8 GF54.21-P-7030GZ
  Overhead control panel control unit, component description N70 GF82.20-P-5216GZ
  Upper control panel control unit, component description N72/1
For code (489) AIRmatic (air suspension with level adjustment and adaptive damping system ADS), without code (430) Offroad package
GF54.21-P-6040GZ
For code (489) AIRmatic (air suspension with level adjustment and adaptive damping system ADS) and code (430) Offroad package without USA ONLY GF54.21-P-6040GZE
For USA ONLY with code (489) AIRmatic (air suspension with level adjustment and adaptive damping system ADS) and code (430) Offroad package GF54.21-P-6040GZU
For model 164.8 with and with USA ONLY code (489) AIRmatic (air suspension without level adjustment and adaptive damping system ADS) GF54.21-P-6040GZA
  Steering column module component description N80 GF54.21-P-6050GZ
  Central gateway control unit, component description N93 GF54.21-P-4170GZ
  Rotary light switch, component description S1 GF82.10-P-4106GZ 
  Combination switch, component description S4 GF82.30-P-5000GZ