DTC B1081: Left Side LED Headlight Malfunction (2016-18)

2018 Acura RDX AWDSECTION DTC B1081: Left Side LED Headlight Malfunction (2016-18)
DTC Description DTC
B1081 Left Side LED Headlight Malfunction Β 

DTC (MICU)

  1. Problem verification:

    Clear the DTCs with the HDS.

    Clear DTCs

    - 2. Turn the headlight switch ON.

    - 3. Wait for 6 seconds.

    - 4. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

    DTC Description DTC
    B1081 Left Side LED Headlight Malfunction Β 

    Is DTC B1081 indicated?

    YESΒ 

    Faulty left LED control unit, replace the left headlight assembly .

    NOΒ 

    Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time.

RENDER: 1.0x

NO RELATED

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