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HEADLAMP (HALOGEN)
FUNCTION DIAGNOSIS
HEADLAMP (HALOGEN)
System DiagramINFOID:0000000001523225
System DescriptionINFOID:0000000001523226
Control of the headlamp system operation is dependent upon the position of the lighting switch (combination
switch). When the lighting switch is placed in the 2nd position, the BCM (body control module) receives input
requesting the headlamps to illuminate. This input is communicated to the IPDM E/R (intelligent power distri-
bution module engine room) via the CAN communication lines. The CPU (central processing unit) of the IPDM
E/R controls the headlamp high and headlamp low relay coils. When energized, these relays direct power to
the respective headlamps, which then illuminate.
Component Parts LocationINFOID:0000000001523227
Component DescriptionINFOID:0000000001523228
LOW BEAM OPERATION
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1. IPDM E/R E46, E47, E48 2. BCM M16, M17, M18, M19 (view with
glove box removed)3. Combination switch M28
4. Combination meter M24
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HEADLAMP (HALOGEN)
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When the lighting switch is in 2nd position, the BCM receives input requesting the headlamps to illuminate.
This input is communicated to the IPDM E/R via the CAN communication lines. The CPU of the IPDM E/R
controls the headlamp low relay coil which supplies power to the low beam headlamps.
HIGH BEAM OPERATION/FLASH-TO-PASS OPERATION
With the lighting switch in the 2nd position and placed in HIGH position, the BCM receives input requesting the
headlamp high beams to illuminate. The flash to pass feature can be used any time and also sends a signal to
the BCM. This input is communicated to the IPDM E/R via the CAN communication lines. The CPU of the
combination meter controls the ON/OFF status off the HIGH BEAM indicator. The CPU of the IPDM E/R con-
trols the headlamp high relay coil which supplies power to the high beam headlamps.
The combination meter receives a high beam request signal (ON) via the CAN communication lines and turns
the high beam indicator lamp ON.
COMBINATION SWITCH READING FUNCTION
Refer to XX-XX, "*****".
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HEADLAMP (XENON)
HEADLAMP (XENON)
System DiagramINFOID:0000000001527648
System DescriptionINFOID:0000000001527649
A mobile valve shade type xenon headlamp is used. The xenon headlamp uses one xenon bulb each on the
LH and RH side. The xenon headlamp switches between high beam and low beam by using a high beam
solenoid to move the mobile valve shade over the xenon bulb.
Control of the headlamp system is dependent upon the position of the lighting switch (combination switch).
When the lighting switch is placed in the 2nd position, the BCM (body control module) receives input request-
ing the headlamps to illuminate. This input is then communicated to the IPDM E/R (intelligent power distribu-
tion model engine room) via the CAN communication lines. The CPU (central processing unit) of the IPDM E/
R controls the headlamp high and headlamp low relay coils. When energized, these relays direct power to the
respective headlamps, which then illuminate.
Component Parts LocationINFOID:0000000001527650
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1. IPDM E/R E46, E47, E48 2. BCM M16, M17, M18, M19 (view with
glove box removed)3. Combination switch M28
4. Combination meter M24
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HEADLAMP (XENON)
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Component DescriptionINFOID:0000000001527651
Part Description
BCM• Monitors the combination switch position.
Requests the IPDM E/R (via CAN communication lines) to actuate the headlamp
high and low relays based on combination switch position .
Requests the combination meter (via CAN communication lines) to turn the high
beam indicator lamp ON.
IPDM E/RControls the integrated headlamp high and low relays based on input from the BCM
over the CAN communication lines.
Combination switch
(Lighting & turn signal switch)Refer to BCS-9, "
System Description".
Combination meter
(High beam indicator lamp)Controls the high beam indicator lamp ON during high beam operation based on input
from the BCM over the CAN communication lines.
Headlamp assem-
blyHID control unit Controls electricity flow through the xenon bulb.
Xenon bulbUses two tungsten electrodes and is filled with xenon gas and other metal halides.
Electricity flows between the electrodes to illuminate.
High beam solenoid Actuates the mobile valve shade to control high and low beam operation.
Mobile valve shadeWhen actuated by the high beam solenoid, it shades light output from the xenon bulb
for low beam operation and opens to allow more light output during high beam opera-
tion.
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AUTO LIGHT SYSTEM
AUTO LIGHT SYSTEM
System DiagramINFOID:0000000001523233
System DescriptionINFOID:0000000001523234
When the lighting switch is in AUTO position, it automatically turns ON/OFF the exterior lamps in accordance
with the ambient light levels.
The light and rain sensor detects ambient brightness and converts light (lux) to voltage which is output to the
BCM. The BCM (Body Control Module) controls auto light operation according to the signal inputs from the
light and rain sensor, lighting switch and ignition switch. If conditions are met, the BCM sends a request (via
CAN communication lines) to the IPDM E/R (Intelligent Power Distribution Module Engine Room) to activate
the exterior lamps.
Component Parts LocationINFOID:0000000001523235
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1. IPDM E/R E46, E47, E48 2. BCM M16, M17, M18, M19, M21 (view
with glove box removed)3. Combination switch M28
4. Light and rain sensor R11
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AUTO LIGHT SYSTEM
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Component DescriptionINFOID:0000000001523236
Part Description
Light and rain sensor Converts light to voltage and ouputs that voltage signal to the BCM.
BCM Monitors the combination switch position.
Monitors the light and rain sensor signal.
Requests the IPDM E/R (via CAN communication lines) to actuate the headlamp
high, headlamp low and tail lamp relays based on lighting switch position, ignition
switch position, light and rain sensor signals and autolight settings.
IPDM E/RControls the integrated headlamp high, headlamp low and tail lamp relays based on
input from the BCM over the CAN communication lines.
Combination switch
(Lighting & turn signal switch)Refer to BCS-9, "
System Description".
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HEADLAMP AIMING SYSTEM (MANUAL)
HEADLAMP AIMING SYSTEM (MANUAL)
System DiagramINFOID:0000000001527662
System DescriptionINFOID:0000000001527663
The headlamp aiming system (manual) controls the headlamp light axis height according to input from the
headlamp aimer switch. The variable internal resistance of the headlamp aimer switch controls the signal
ground of the headlamp aiming motors located on the front combination lamp LH and RH.
Component Parts LocationINFOID:0000000001527664
Component DescriptionINFOID:0000000001527665
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1. IPDM E/R E46, E47, E48 2. BCM M16, M17, M18, M19 (view
with glove box removed)3. Combination switch M28
4. Headlamp aimer switch M56 (LHD
models)5. Headlamp aimer switch M56 (RHD
models)6. Front combination lamp (headlamp
aiming motor)
LH E36 (shown)
RH E37 (similar)
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Part Description
Headlamp aiming motor Moves the headlamp up/down based on input from the headlamp aimer switch.
Headlamp aimer switchControls variable ground to the headlamp aiming motor signal to move the headlamp aim-
ing motor up/down.
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HEADLAMP AIMING SYSTEM (AUTOMATIC)
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HEADLAMP AIMING SYSTEM (AUTOMATIC)
System DiagramINFOID:0000000001527658
System DescriptionINFOID:0000000001527659
The headlamp aiming system (automatic) controls the headlamp light axis height appropriately according to
the vehicle height and vehicle speed as determined by the height sensor. The height sensor controls the sig-
nal ground of the headlamp aiming motors located on the front combination lamp LH and RH.
Component Parts LocationINFOID:0000000001527660
Component DescriptionINFOID:0000000001527661
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1. IPDM E/R E46, E47, E48 2. BCM M16, M17, M18, M19 (view
with glove box removed)3. Combination switch M28
4. Combination meter M24 5. Front combination lamp (headlamp
aiming motor)
E36 LH (shown)
E37 RH (similar)6. Height sensor B47 (view above cen-
ter of rear axle)
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