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Gen4 Headlight Auto Levelling Initiallisation
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13 Nov 2022 17:37 - 13 Nov 2022 17:38 #245923
by Soeley
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During today's
Hunt The Rattle
, I undid the Link (item 2 below)
As it did rattle when you moved it. When refitting, it slipped off the square spigot of the senor and it rotated a few times.
Now after finding the real cause of the rattle, I went out for a test drive, and as the headlights were set to Auto, I noticed they didn't do the usual up/down system check. So I decided to check the workshop manual, it says "After removing the link (Item 2 above) initialize headlight auto leveling system."
So this brings me on to my question, looking at the manual below, would this have to go to a Suzuki Main Dealer, or should any decent garage be able to do it? I'm guessing my cheap OBDII reader won't be able to do it?
As it did rattle when you moved it. When refitting, it slipped off the square spigot of the senor and it rotated a few times.
Now after finding the real cause of the rattle, I went out for a test drive, and as the headlights were set to Auto, I noticed they didn't do the usual up/down system check. So I decided to check the workshop manual, it says "After removing the link (Item 2 above) initialize headlight auto leveling system."
So this brings me on to my question, looking at the manual below, would this have to go to a Suzuki Main Dealer, or should any decent garage be able to do it? I'm guessing my cheap OBDII reader won't be able to do it?
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Last edit: 13 Nov 2022 17:38 by Soeley.
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13 Nov 2022 21:17 #245926
by Delux
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I've only ever set them up with an SDT (or similar).
The sensor is a kinda variable resistor (like a Scalextric controller). The ecu that it gives info to needs to know where zero is. If you park on a level surface, set your tyre pressures etc. this is what the car considers to be zero. The ecu has picked up a loss of communication from the sensor and isnt sure where zero is now. Thats why you need to reset it.
I am sure some of the higher spec diagnostic machines can do it, Snap-on, Bosch etc. so if your local garage has one then it should be ok. They need to have access to the body control module and the 'Utility' function.
Have you phoned your local Suzuki dealer and asked for a quote? Resetting and recalibrating stuff is a pretty common job nowadays in dealerships, if you are clear on what you want them to do, I'm sure they wont be that expensive.
(Runs away cowering, waiting to be told I am wrong and all dealers are cutthroat rogue traders! LOL!)
The sensor is a kinda variable resistor (like a Scalextric controller). The ecu that it gives info to needs to know where zero is. If you park on a level surface, set your tyre pressures etc. this is what the car considers to be zero. The ecu has picked up a loss of communication from the sensor and isnt sure where zero is now. Thats why you need to reset it.
I am sure some of the higher spec diagnostic machines can do it, Snap-on, Bosch etc. so if your local garage has one then it should be ok. They need to have access to the body control module and the 'Utility' function.
Have you phoned your local Suzuki dealer and asked for a quote? Resetting and recalibrating stuff is a pretty common job nowadays in dealerships, if you are clear on what you want them to do, I'm sure they wont be that expensive.
(Runs away cowering, waiting to be told I am wrong and all dealers are cutthroat rogue traders! LOL!)
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13 Nov 2022 21:47 #245928
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Thank you for your reply.
I haven't contacted my local dealer as this only happened today (Sunday), so I will give them a ring tomorrow.
I haven't contacted my local dealer as this only happened today (Sunday), so I will give them a ring tomorrow.
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16 Nov 2022 09:02 - 16 Nov 2022 09:03 #245976
by Soeley
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Ok, I took my Jimny to my dealer yesterday, they said they have reset it, but the Auto Levelling is still not working!
They did point out that the system hasn't detected a fault as the dashboeard warning light hasn't come on.
I'm going to try removing the arm again and rotating the sensor back a quarter turn at a time, don't think I have nothing to loose?
They did point out that the system hasn't detected a fault as the dashboeard warning light hasn't come on.
I'm going to try removing the arm again and rotating the sensor back a quarter turn at a time, don't think I have nothing to loose?
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16 Nov 2022 21:26 #245978
by Delux
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17 Nov 2022 11:27 #245980
by Scimike
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Can't help sorry, but you have nothing to loose trying your suggestion, it's not working so won't get any worse.
WHat I struggle to understand is why the dealer did not fix the problem. With most sensors you can read the current value with the correct scan tool and the workshop manuals give a permitted range. The learn function is simply calibration to allow for tolerance in manufacturing, so the sensor value should have been visible and "about correct" to the workshop. Sounds like half a job or they don't know what they are doing.
Interesting video, complex solution to a problem that never existed.
Good luck.
WHat I struggle to understand is why the dealer did not fix the problem. With most sensors you can read the current value with the correct scan tool and the workshop manuals give a permitted range. The learn function is simply calibration to allow for tolerance in manufacturing, so the sensor value should have been visible and "about correct" to the workshop. Sounds like half a job or they don't know what they are doing.
Interesting video, complex solution to a problem that never existed.
Good luck.
Yokohama Geolanders, Sony head unit, NAUTILUS Air Horn, DRL conversion, Rear cargo space, Elvis Bobblehead, transfer Guard, Indian hanging Elephant, Koni Heavy track dampers, Custom SS exhaust, Voodoo Doll, Adventure Rack with LED ight bar, vintage ERIBA caravan usually attached (yes it's slow)
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