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DTC B10A3:86 [ADAPTIVE FRONT LIGHTING SYSTEM (AFS) CONTROL MODULE]

Description	Communication error with swivel actuator (LH)
Detection condition	Adaptive front lighting system (AFS) control module could not receive the signal from the swivel actuator (LH) for 5 s or more with the ignition switched ON (engine off or on).
Fail-safe	The swivel actuator (LH) is stopped at the position when the malfunction is determined. The swivel actuator (RH) is moved to the center. Control of the headlight auto leveling system is continued with the headlight leveling actuator positioned −0.6° from where the malfunction is determined.
Possible cause	Swivel actuator (LH) malfunction Adaptive front lighting system (AFS) control module malfunction
System wiring diagram	Not applicable

Diagnostic Procedure

Step	Inspection		Action
1	VERIFY IF MALFUNCTIONING LOCATION IS SWIVEL ACTUATOR (LH) DEPENDING ON REPEATABILITY Clear the adaptive front lighting system (AFS) control module DTCs using the M-MDS. (See CLEARING DTC [ADAPTIVE FRONT LIGHTING SYSTEM (AFS) CONTROL MODULE].) Switch the ignition ON (engine off or on) and wait for 5 s or more. Retrieve the adaptive front lighting system (AFS) control module DTCs using the M-MDS. (See DTC INSPECTION [ADAPTIVE FRONT LIGHTING SYSTEM (AFS) CONTROL MODULE].) Is the same DTC displayed?	Yes	Replace the front combination light (LH), then go to the next step. (See FRONT COMBINATION LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
		No	Go to Step 3.
2	VERIFY THAT REPAIRS HAVE BEEN COMPLETED Clear the adaptive front lighting system (AFS) control module DTCs using the M-MDS. (See CLEARING DTC [ADAPTIVE FRONT LIGHTING SYSTEM (AFS) CONTROL MODULE].) Switch the ignition ON (engine off or on) and wait for 5 s or more. Retrieve the adaptive front lighting system (AFS) control module DTCs using the M-MDS. (See DTC INSPECTION [ADAPTIVE FRONT LIGHTING SYSTEM (AFS) CONTROL MODULE].) Is the same DTC displayed?	Yes	Replace the adaptive front lighting system (AFS) control module, then go to the next step. (See ADAPTIVE FRONT LIGHTING SYSTEM (AFS) CONTROL MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
		No	Go to the next step.
3	VERIFY IF OTHER DTCs DISPLAYED Are any other DTCs displayed?	Yes	Repair the malfunctioning part according to the applicable DTC troubleshooting. (See DTC TABLE [ADAPTIVE FRONT LIGHTING SYSTEM (AFS) CONTROL MODULE].)
		No	DTC troubleshooting completed.

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