No.2 Auto Leveling Does Not Adjust Optical Axis Of The Headlights For Vehicle Posture: Notes

2008 Mazda RX-8 Touring, 1.3 N, RC4AELSECTION Notes
DESCRIPTION & POSSIBLE CAUSES

2 Auto leveling does not adjust optical axis of the headlights for vehicle posture
POSSIBLE CAUSEΒ 
  • Headlight leveling actuator malfunction
  • Auto leveling control module malfunction
  • Auto leveling sensor malfunction
  • Improper installation of auto leveling sensor
  • Open or short to GND circuit in wiring harness between auto leveling control module terminal W and ABS HU/CM terminal V (with ABS)
  • Open or short to GND circuit in wiring harness between auto leveling control module terminal W and DSC HU/CM terminal AA (with DSC)
RENDER: 1.0x

NO RELATED

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