VCFRONT_a697 — Left Headlamp Not Aimed
Full alert identifier: VCFRONT_a697_leftHeadlampNotAimed
Message shown in the car
Left headlight is not aimed Schedule service soon
Alert description
The vehicle controller detects that the left headlight is not properly aimed.
Potential impact
The headlight may not properly illuminate the area in front of the vehicle or may cause glare for oncoming drivers.
Set condition
A replacement front vehicle controller (VCFRONT) has been installed or the Restraints Control Module (RCM) inertial measurement unit (IMU) calibration has been completed.
Clear condition
The left headlight is aimed using the touchscreen or run the 'Headlamp aiming for left headlamp' ODIN routine.
Signals to check
Open this alert in Service Mode Plus and review the Payload tab. Use the field names below to identify the values shown by your vehicle.
| Signal | Unit |
|---|---|
Calibrated Horizontal Position HCML
VCFRONT_
|
Steps |
Calibrated Vertical Position HCML
VCFRONT_
|
Steps |
| Signal | Unit |
|---|---|
Is Global Headlamps
VCFRONT_
|
— |
Is Virtual Pitch Sensor
VCFRONT_
|
— |
Check other alerts
With Service Mode Plus enabled, open Service Alerts → All. Review the other alerts for clues to the cause of VCFRONT_a697.