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AFS Operation Check (Function Test)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Infiniti M45 and 2008 Infiniti M35. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. CHECK SWIVEL ACTUATOR 
    1. Start engine and turn lighting switch to 2ND position.
    2. Select "LOW BEAM TEST RIGHT" or "LOW BEAM TEST LEFT" of ADAPTIVE LIGHT active test item.
    3. Touch "ORIGIN-FAST/SLOW" and "PEAK-FAST/SLOW" screen.
    4. Make sure of swivel operation.
      LIGHT AXIS RANGE REFERENCE VALUE

      TEST ITEM ORIGIN PEAK Light axis range at 10 m (394.7 in) off (Reference value)
      LOW BEAM TEST RIGHT Swivel angle 0° Swivel angle 7° to 13° Approx. 1.200 to 2.300 mm (48 to 90 in)
      LOW BEAM TEST LEFT Swivel angle 0° Swivel angle 17° to 23° Approx. 3.000 to 4.200 mm (120 to 167 in)

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO 2.

    NG:

  2. CHECK STEERING ANGLE SENSOR 

    Check "STR ANGLE SIG" in "Data Monitor" when driving straight and steering turn 90° to right or left.

    STEERING CONDITION CHART

    Steering condition STR ANGLE SIG (Data monitor)
    Driving straight --5.0° to + 5.0°
    Turn 90° to right Approx. + 90°
    Turn 90° to left Approx. - 90°

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO  3.

    NG:

  3. CHECK SWIVEL ACTUATOR AND AFS CONTROL UNIT 

    CONSULT-III DATA MONITOR

    Check "SWVL SEN RH/LH" and "SWVL ANGLE RH/LH" in "Data Monitor" with steering turning to right or left under swivel operative condition.

    STEERING TURNING SPECIFICATION

    TEST ITEM Turn 180° or more to left Turn 180° or more to right
    • SWVL SEN RH
    • SWVL ANGLE RH
    Approx. 0° 7° to 13°
    • SWVL SEN LH
    • SWVL ANGLE LH
    17° to 23° Approx. 0°
    NOTE: The angle can be slightly different between the displayed value on "SWVL SEN" and that on "SWVL ANGLE" even when AFS operation is normal.

    OK or NG 

    OK: AFS function is normal.

    NG:

    • When the difference is 4.5° or more between the displayed value on "SWVL ANGLE" and that on "SWVL SEN", replace headlamp.
    • When the displayed angle on "SWVL ANGLE" is irregular, replace AFS control unit.