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Check Of Headlight Control Unit Operation

If any of the abnormalities below are found, replace the headlight control unit.

NOTE: Ensure that the headlight control system and its circuit (power supply control at engine start and during steady illumination, high-voltage generating circuit, etc.) are working normally. Then, check whether any internal breakage has occurred in the headlight control unit. However, some internal breakage may not be found.
Check item (Check of illumination operation)
With the headlight bulb in the cold state (with the light turned off for 10 minutes or more) and in warm state (after the light is illuminated for 15 minutes or more, it is turned off for 1 minute), turn ON and OFF the headlight several times, and then check that the headlight illuminates without fail.
Observe the headlights until they illuminate steadily (approximately 5 minutes after switching on them). Check that the headlights do not flash or flicker.
Turn on the headlights for 30 minutes. Check that the brightness is the same between right and left lights.
Turn on the headlights for 30 minutes. Check that the headlights do not flash or flicker for 30 minutes.