2004 Volvo V70 Base, 2.4 61, StandardFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

System overview: Control

Fig 1: Identifying Bi-Xenon Headlamps Control Input And Output Signals
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1. Central electronic module (CEM) 4. Motor, headlamp range adjustment
2. Rear electronic module (REM) 5. Suspension module (SUM) (vehicles with Four-C (Continuously Controlled Chassis Concept) only)
3. Position sensor Β  Β 

An electric motor is controlled by the central electronic module (CEM) via a relay (ordinary high beam relay).

The motor drives a gear wheel which moves the reflector along its guides.

A sensor which detects the position of the reflector is connected to the motor.

  • The electronics in the motor interprets the sensor information and generates a signal
  • The signal is reconnected to the central electronic module (CEM).

If the reflectors are in the wrong position during high beam the reflectors are forced into a safety position;

  • the warning lamp (orange) lights in the driver information module (DIM)
  • an error message is also shown in the display in the driver information module (DIM).

If the high beam is activated with the light switch in 0 position, the high beam is only activated as long as the high beam lever is activated for a high beam flash. The headlamp switch must be in the "on" position in order for the high beam lamps to remain active.

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