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Title: Check Warning - Not in Manual- What does it mean?
Post by: Alex W on 23 April 2010, 15:12:45
I have the following check warning which does not seem to be in the manual. Does anyone know what it means?

"Low Beam Fld/Vision"
Title: Re: Check Warning - Not in Manual- What does it mean?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 23 April 2010, 15:13:08
HID self leveling system fault.
Title: Re: Check Warning - Not in Manual- What does it mean?
Post by: dbug on 23 April 2010, 15:16:26
Levelling sensors neaside wishbone - either arm popped our or dirty contcts
Or levelling motors back of headlight units

Or in my case corroded wire!!
Title: Re: Check Warning - Not in Manual- What does it mean?
Post by: Lizzie_Zoom on 23 April 2010, 15:20:03
This is what you are looking for, or a version of it as this one is a new version:

(http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk247/lizziefreeman/DSC00018-1.jpg)

 ;) ;)
Title: Re: Check Warning - Not in Manual- What does it mean?
Post by: pscocoa on 23 April 2010, 15:51:00
I have had Headlamp Range warning light pop up for some years now. Tested several times including by Mr Wood and no faults found - it has a mind of its own!! I just ignore it now - it can disappear for weeks.
Title: Re: Check Warning - Not in Manual- What does it mean?
Post by: mathewst on 23 April 2010, 16:19:36
Also one possible cause nobody mentioned.
A faulty sensor (it was on mine).
Check in this order.
1. Sensor arm
2. Leveling motor.
3. Sensor itself
Title: Re: Check Warning - Not in Manual- What does it mean?
Post by: dbug on 23 April 2010, 16:45:59
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Also one possible cause nobody mentioned.
A faulty sensor (it was on mine).
Check in this order.
1. Sensor arm
2. Leveling motor.
3. Sensor itself

4. Or in my case corroded wire!!
Title: Re: Check Warning - Not in Manual- What does it mean?
Post by: manolo on 24 April 2010, 07:50:02
Had a same problem over 2 years. I tide up sensor (similar with one in the picture and arm was fall out) with rubber. New cost cca. 100Euro in Opel service
Title: Re: Check Warning - Not in Manual- What does it mean?
Post by: Alex W on 24 April 2010, 15:21:27
Thanks for your help everyone!

Took the wheel off and discovered that the rear arm had come out, clicked it back in and all seems OK now.
Title: Re: Check Warning - Not in Manual- What does it mean?
Post by: Alex W on 26 April 2010, 15:38:05
I spoke too soon. A few miles down the road and it came on again. Popped the wheel off and discovered that the rear part of the sensor had come out again.

Here's a picture of what I'm talking about. Sorry about the quality, too much sunlight I think. It looked OK on the camera screen. I hope you can see the part I'm on about.
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af349/Sorcerer49/Vauxhall%20HID%20fault/HID3.jpg)

Does anyone know what parts I have to buy to fix this permanently?
Title: Re: Check Warning - Not in Manual- What does it mean?
Post by: TheBoy on 26 April 2010, 15:45:13
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I have had Headlamp Range warning light pop up for some years now. Tested several times including by Mr Wood and no faults found - it has a mind of its own!! I just ignore it now - it can disappear for weeks.
Check the wiring near the ECU - it rubs through insulation, and you get intermittent shorts, causing the error, yet no code stored in ECU :y
Title: Re: Check Warning - Not in Manual- What does it mean?
Post by: TheBoy on 26 April 2010, 15:45:34
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I spoke too soon. A few miles down the road and it came on again. Popped the wheel off and discovered that the rear part of the sensor had come out again.

Here's a picture of what I'm talking about. Sorry about the quality, too much sunlight I think. It looked OK on the camera screen. I hope you can see the part I'm on about.
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af349/Sorcerer49/Vauxhall%20HID%20fault/HID3.jpg)

Does anyone know what parts I have to buy to fix this permanently?
Looks like new sensor reqd
Title: Re: Check Warning - Not in Manual- What does it mean?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 26 April 2010, 16:13:30
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I have had Headlamp Range warning light pop up for some years now. Tested several times including by Mr Wood and no faults found - it has a mind of its own!! I just ignore it now - it can disappear for weeks.
Check the wiring near the ECU - it rubs through insulation, and you get intermittent shorts, causing the error, yet no code stored in ECU :y

Can't remember if this one had any codes in the ECU when we checked it? :-/

In fact, didn't it have an "Indicator circuit voltage low"? Not sure if that was from levelling or another system.

If that's the case, it's a further indication of a short by the ECU, IMHO.

Kevin
Title: Re: Check Warning - Not in Manual- What does it mean?
Post by: Alex W on 26 April 2010, 16:39:20
Does anyone know how a replacement sensor is supplied? Seems to be several parts, A piece fixed to the wishbone, a connector (The bit that keeps popping off) that plugs between the first part and the rear of the wired plastic plug.

Sorry for being a bit dim about this. I'm not the most experienced machanic as you can see.
Title: Re: Check Warning - Not in Manual- What does it mean?
Post by: TheBoy on 26 April 2010, 16:43:53
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I have had Headlamp Range warning light pop up for some years now. Tested several times including by Mr Wood and no faults found - it has a mind of its own!! I just ignore it now - it can disappear for weeks.
Check the wiring near the ECU - it rubs through insulation, and you get intermittent shorts, causing the error, yet no code stored in ECU :y

Can't remember if this one had any codes in the ECU when we checked it? :-/

In fact, didn't it have an "Indicator circuit voltage low"? Not sure if that was from levelling or another system.

If that's the case, it's a further indication of a short by the ECU, IMHO.

Kevin
Thats the normal one where a wire has rubbed through, normally within a few inches of the ecu itself
Title: Re: Check Warning - Not in Manual- What does it mean?
Post by: TheBoy on 26 April 2010, 16:44:09
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Does anyone know how a replacement sensor is supplied? Seems to be several parts, A piece fixed to the wishbone, a connector (The bit that keeps popping off) that plugs between the first part and the rear of the wired plastic plug.

Sorry for being a bit dim about this. I'm not the most experienced machanic as you can see.
Supplied complete I believe...
Title: Re: Check Warning - Not in Manual- What does it mean?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 26 April 2010, 16:44:54
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Thats the normal one where a wire has rubbed through, normally within a few inches of the ecu itself

Where is the HL levelling ECU? Not sure I've ever come across it. :-[

Kevin
Title: Re: Check Warning - Not in Manual- What does it mean?
Post by: TheBoy on 26 April 2010, 16:46:41
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Thats the normal one where a wire has rubbed through, normally within a few inches of the ecu itself

Where is the HL levelling ECU? Not sure I've ever come across it. :-[

Kevin
drivers wheelarch liner off :y

I'll try to get some pics later :y
Title: Re: Check Warning - Not in Manual- What does it mean?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 26 April 2010, 17:25:54
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drivers wheelarch liner off :y

I'll try to get some pics later :y

Ahh, OK. That's why I've never found it. No problem. I'll have a look on TIS.

Kevin
Title: Re: Check Warning - Not in Manual- What does it mean?
Post by: VXL V6 on 26 April 2010, 17:43:01
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drivers wheelarch liner off :y

I'll try to get some pics later :y

Ahh, OK. That's why I've never found it. No problem. I'll have a look on TIS.

Kevin

Yep was the case on mine, wire, solder and heat shrink tubing are your friends!  :y

I also wrapped the loom up with a couple of layers of insulating tape to try and prevent a re-occurance as it seems to rub on the arch liner.
Title: Re: Check Warning - Not in Manual- What does it mean?
Post by: Alex W on 26 April 2010, 18:27:26
Another question I'm afraid. What is the correct name for this sensor?
Title: Re: Check Warning - Not in Manual- What does it mean?
Post by: henryd on 26 April 2010, 19:19:21
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Another question I'm afraid. What is the correct name for this sensor?

headlamp level sensor pt number(from another thread here) 
093197245