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Unit Inspection

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Preparation tool: 

Circuit tester 

  1. Connect three dry cell batteries (1.5 V) in series.
  2. Connect the (+) side of the battery to terminal No. 3 of the sensor, and the (-) side of the battery to terminal No. 1, and apply a voltage of 4.5 V between terminals No. 3 - No. 1.
  3. With voltage applied, check the voltage between terminals when the sensor link is moved slowly up and down.
    Fig 1: Checking Voltage Between Terminals
    G08315119Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    Terminal No. Inspection conditions Standard
    2 (+) - 1 (-) Move the link within the operation range. 0.5 - 4.1 V
  4. Replace the sensor assembly - headlight beam leveler if the inspection result is not within the standard value.