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Stepper Motor Controllers

The stepper motor controllers (SMCs) control the stepper motors in the headlights for the AHL functions (L/R) as well as the LWR functions (Vertical). The SMC control units communicate with the AHL control module via the LIN bus.

Fig 1: Identifying SMC
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