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DTC B10A4-87: Communication Error With Swivel Actuator: Notes

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Description Communication error with swivel actuator (RH)
Detection condition 
  • Adaptive front lighting system (AFS) control module could not receive the signal from the swivel actuator (RH) for 5 s or more  with the ignition switched ON (engine off or on).
Fail-safe 
  • The swivel actuator (RH) is stopped at the position when the malfunction is determined.
  • The swivel actuator (LH) is moved to the center, or the swivel actuators (LH) and (RH) are moved to the center.
  • Control of the headlight auto leveling system is continued with the headlight leveling actuator positioned -0.6°  from where the malfunction is determined.
Possible cause 
  • Front combination light (RH) connector or terminal malfunction
  • Adaptive front lighting system (AFS) control module connector or terminal malfunction
  • Short to ground in wiring harness between the following terminals:
    • Adaptive front lighting system (AFS) control module terminal D-Front combination light (RH) terminal K
    • Adaptive front lighting system (AFS) control module terminal F-Front combination light (RH) terminal J
  • Short to power supply in wiring harness between the following terminals:
    • Adaptive front lighting system (AFS) control module terminal D-Front combination light (RH) terminal K
    • Adaptive front lighting system (AFS) control module terminal F-Front combination light (RH) terminal J
  • Open circuit in wiring harness between the following terminals:
    • Adaptive front lighting system (AFS) control module terminal D-Front combination light (RH) terminal K
    • Adaptive front lighting system (AFS) control module terminal F-Front combination light (RH) terminal J
  • Swivel actuator (RH) malfunction
  • Adaptive front lighting system (AFS) control module malfunction
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