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Old Aug 7, 2024 | 11:07 AM
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Gents, can someone explain the ' Forward Lighting Sensor ' in relationship to MSRC Suspension Control Module?


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Old Aug 8, 2024 | 09:50 AM
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I believe that is the sensor for auto leveling headlights. I know on cars equipped with front end lift have auto leveling headlights and also cars exported to Europe where it is required by regulations. It may now be on all C8s. It could be that the car uses the information from the MSRC controller to refine the sensor information or perhaps it actually uses the sensor information to refine the MSRC response.
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Thank you, sir! Didn't know the headlights moved.
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Originally Posted by gtpvette
Thank you, sir! Didn't know the headlights moved.
The headlamps are pretty complex and.......expensive. Not only to they have a leveling motor, they appear to have built in cooling fan, and a also drivers for the LED lights.




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