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VCLEFT_a257 — Left Headlamp Not Aimed

Full alert identifier: VCLEFT_a257_leftHeadlampNotAimed

Alert description

The vehicle controller detects that the left headlight has not been aimed or requires re-aiming.

Potential impact

The headlights may not properly illuminate the area in front of the vehicle or may dazzle oncoming drivers.

Set condition

A replacement left vehicle controller (VCLEFT) has been installed.

Clear condition

The headlights are aimed using the user interface (UI) or the headlight aiming ODIN routine is run for the left headlight.

Signals to check

These diagnostic fields are associated with VCLEFT_a257. Check the alert's Alert Log in Service Mode Plus for available values.

Signal Unit
Headlamp Vertical Position VCLEFT_a257_headlampVerticalPosition
1022
INVALID POSITION
1023
SNA
Steps

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With Service Mode Plus enabled, open Service Alerts → All. Review the other alerts for clues to the cause of VCLEFT_a257.

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