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Headlight Automatic Leveling Motor Drive Test

Required Special Tools:

CAUTION:
  • The leveling motor drive test of headlight leveling unit must be performed with the vehicle at a standstill (When a vehicle speed signal is input from the headlight automatic leveling ECU, the leveling motor drive test cannot be performed).
  1. Hook up the scan tool or ground terminal 1 of data link connector.
  2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
  3. Turn ON the headlight switch.
  4. Check that the headlight leveling operates downward for 3 seconds.
    NOTE:
    • When the leveling of the headlight faces downward at the time of drive test start, it stays as is.
    • Only one drive test is possible after the ignition switch is turned to the ON position.
  5. Check that the headlight leveling operates upward for 3 seconds.
    Fig 1: Identifying Headlight Automatic Leveling Motor Connector Terminals
    G04873714Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.