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Faulty Signal






Faulty signal

Checking the status
Check if the fault is permanent or intermittent by switching between high and low beam.
If the left xenon lamp does not switch between the high and low beam it means that the fault is permanent.
If the left xenon lamp switches between high and low beam it indicates that the fault was present previously but is no longer active, intermittent fault.

Is the fault permanent?

Yes - Replacing the component

No - Verification

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Replacing the component
The diagnostic trouble code (DTC) indicates that the control box in the left Xenon lamp is defective.
Replace the left lamp housing.

Other information:
- To replace the lamp housing, see Headlamp/bulb, replacing Headlamp/Bulb, Replacing.

Continue - Verification

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Verification




Verification

Hint: After carrying out the repair, check that the fault has been remedied.








- Ignition off
- Reinstall the connectors, components etc.
- Ignition on.
Switch on the lighting and shift between high and low beam.

Do the xenon lamps switch between high and low beam?

Yes - Verification completed

No - Fault-tracing information

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Fault-tracing information




Information

Fault-tracing information
The fault should have been detected and remedied. As this is not the case fault-tracing has failed.
Exit fault-tracing for this diagnostic trouble code (DTC) or make another attempt.

Do you want to exit fault-tracing?

Yes - Exit Fault-Tracing

No - Attempt New Test

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Attempt New Test - Replacing the component

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