VCFRONT_a250 — Headlamps Not Aimed

Full alert identifier: VCFRONT_a250_headlampsNotAimed

Alert description

The vehicle controller detects that the headlights have not been aimed or require 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 front vehicle controller (VCFRONT) has been installed or the Restraints Control Module (RCM) inertial measurement unit (IMU) calibration has been completed.

Clear condition

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

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_a250_calibratedHorizontalPositionHCML` 1022 INVALID POSITION 1023 SNA	Steps
Calibrated Horizontal Position HCMR `VCFRONT_a250_calibratedHorizontalPositionHCMR` 1022 INVALID POSITION 1023 SNA	Steps
Calibrated Vertical Position HCML `VCFRONT_a250_calibratedVerticalPositionHCML` 1022 INVALID POSITION 1023 SNA	Steps
Calibrated Vertical Position HCMR `VCFRONT_a250_calibratedVerticalPositionHCMR` 1022 INVALID POSITION 1023 SNA	Steps

Signal	Unit
Is Aimed HCML `VCFRONT_a250_isAimedHCML`	—
Is Aimed HCMR `VCFRONT_a250_isAimedHCMR`	—
Is Global Headlamps `VCFRONT_a250_isGlobalHeadlamps`	—
Is Virtual Pitch Sensor `VCFRONT_a250_isVirtualPitchSensor`	—

Check other alerts

With Service Mode Plus enabled, open Service Alerts → All. Review the other alerts for clues to the cause of VCFRONT_a250.