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Headlamp Leveling Motor - Export Test

NOTE: The battery must be completely charged (12.4 V) prior to testing. It may also be necessary to install a battery charger on the vehicles electrical system when performing this test.

1. Rotate the headlamp switch (low beam) to the ON position.

Fig. 20 Lamp Wire Harness Jumper - Export:




2. Disconnect the headlamp wire harness jumper electrical connector. This connector can be accessed by opening the lamp access panel, found in the appropriate front wheel well splash shield.

Fig. 21 Wire Harness Pin-Out - Export:




3. Check PIN #1 for battery voltage. If no voltage is present, trace circuit until open or short is found. Refer to Wiring Diagrams for complete schematic.
4. Check PIN #2 for ground. If ground is not present, trace circuit until open or short is found. Refer to Wiring Diagrams for complete schematic.
5. Check PIN #3 for headlamp leveling sense voltage (2.83 - 8.60 V). If voltage is incorrect or not present, trace circuit until open or short is found. (Refer to ELECTRICAL/LAMPS/LIGHTING - EXTERIOR/HEADLAMP LEVELING SWITCH - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING) for further information.
6. If no open or short is found, and headlamp leveling system is still inoperative, replace the headlamp leveling motor (Refer to ELECTRICAL/ LAMPS/LIGHTING - EXTERIOR/HEADLAMP LEVELING MOTOR - REMOVAL).