B1461
DTC B1461 or B1462
Diagnostic Instructions
* Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
* Review Strategy Based Diagnosis Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
* Diagnostic Procedure Instructions Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category.
DTC Descriptors
DTC B1461 00
- Left Headlamp Horizontal Motor Circuit Malfunction
DTC B1462 00
- Right Headlamp Horizontal Motor Circuit Malfunction
Diagnostic Fault Information
Circuit/System Description
Battery positive voltage is applied to the headlamp control module at all times. The headlamp control module has a normal operational voltage range of about 12.5-16 V and is only fully functional with the ignition switch is in the RUN position and the headlamp switch in the AUTOMATIC LIGHT position. The communications enable signal from the body control module (BCM) wakes the headlamp control module microprocessor. The headlamp control module receives serial data messages from the engine control module (ECM), transmission control module (TCM), electronic brake control module (EBCM), and BCM with information regarding power mode, speed, steering angle, transmission gear selection, and headlamp switch status. The headlamp control module calculates the headlamp angle and sends commands to the left and right adaptive forward lighting system headlamp actuators. The headlamp actuators drive the headlamps to the position commanded by the headlamp control module. The headlamp control module monitors the headlamp actuator motor control circuits for proper circuit continuity and for shorts to ground or voltage. If a malfunction is detected, a DTC will be stored in memory and the driver will be notified with a message displayed over the driver information center located on the instrument cluster.
Conditions for Running the DTC
* Battery voltage must be between 9-16 V.
* Ignition ON.
* Headlamps ON.
Conditions for Setting the DTC
DTC B1461 00
The headlamp leveling control module detects an internal malfunction in the left headlamp adaptive actuator.
DTC B1462 00
The headlamp leveling control module detects an internal malfunction in the right headlamp adaptive actuator.
Actions Taken When the DTC Sets
* When DTC B1461 or DTC B1462 sets, the headlamp leveling control module will attempt to return the lamps to a nominal position and disable all requests to all headlamp actuators.
* The instrument cluster will display AFL Malfunction - Contact Service.
* On vehicles equipped with both AFL and headlamp leveling, the headlamp leveling system will be disabled.
Conditions for Clearing the DTC
* The condition responsible for setting the DTC no longer exists and the ignition is cycled.
* A history DTC will clear once 50 consecutive malfunction-free ignition cycles have occurred.
Reference Information
Schematic Reference
Headlights/Daytime Running Lights (DRL) Schematics Headlights/Daytime Running Lights (DRL) Schematics
Connector End View Reference
Component Connector End Views Fuel Pump and Level Sensor Assembly
Description and Operation
Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation Exterior Lighting Systems
Electrical Information Reference
* Circuit Testing Circuit Testing
* Connector Repairs Connector Repairs
* Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
* Wiring Repairs Wiring Repairs
Scan Tool Reference
Control Module References Control Module References for scan tool information
Circuit/System Testing
1. Ignition OFF, exterior lamps OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the appropriate M29 headlamp leveling actuator.
2. Test for less than 5 ohms between the ground circuit terminal 2 and ground.
• If 5 ohms or greater
1. Ignition OFF.
2. Test for less than 2 ohms in the ground circuit end to end.
• If 2 ohms or greater, repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.
• If less than 2 ohms, repair the open/high resistance in the ground connection.
• If less than 5 ohms
3. Ignition ON.
4. Verify a test lamp illuminates between the B+ circuit terminal 1 and ground.
• If the test lamp does not illuminate
1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the X2 harness connector at the X50A fuse block - underhood.
2. Test for infinite resistance between the B+ circuit and ground.
• If less than infinite resistance, repair the short to ground on the circuit.
• If infinite resistance
3. Test for less than 2 ohms in the control circuit end to end.
• If 2 ohms or greater, repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.
• If less than 2 ohms, replace the X50A fuse block - underhood.
• If the test lamp illuminates
5. Test or replace the K26 headlamp control module.
6. Ignition ON.
7. Verify the appropriate headlamp operates to the LEFT and RIGHT positions when commanding the appropriate Headlamp Horizontal Motor control LEFT and RIGHT with a scan tool.
• If the appropriate headlamp does not operate LEFT and RIGHT, test or replace the appropriate headlamp assembly.
Repair Instructions
Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification Verification Tests after completing the repair.
* Headlamp Replacement Headlamp Replacement
* Control Module References Control Module References for headlamp control module replacement, programming, and setup