Lighting - Headlamp Moisture Fault Diagnostics

Lighting - Headlamp Moisture Fault Diagnostics

SI M 63 03 09

Lights

December 2009

Technical Service

SUBJECT

Headlamp Moisture: Fault Diagnostics

MODEL

All models

SITUATION

There is water or condensation in one or both headlamps.

INFORMATION

Under some environmental conditions, condensation can occur without there being a faulty headlamp. A comprehensive test plan that will allow an

accurate diagnosis and repair is available. Follow the relevant test plan in diagnostics, using the latest ISTA diagnosis version. Select "Information

search" and the test plan may be accessed in two ways:

1. Using the "Text search" tab, select "Search for document title" and search using the term "Headlight fogging".

2. Using the "Function structure" tab, select "Body / Mechanism, noises, optical element, leaks / Water ingress / Headlight fogged on inside / Start

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search".

Note that a Diagnosis Code will be produced at the end of the test module. Be sure to include the code in the "Comments" section of the warranty