Lexus RX (RX 350L, RX450h) 2016-2026 Repair Manual: Height Control Sensor (B2416,B241A)

Lexus RX (RX 350L, RX450h) 2016-2026 Repair Manual / Vehicle Exterior / Lighting (ext) / Lighting System (w/ Automatic Headlight Beam Level Control System) / Height Control Sensor (B2416,B241A)

DESCRIPTION

The No. 1 headlight ECU sub-assembly LH determines the vehicle height and performs automatic headlight beam level control based on signals from the rear height control sensor sub-assembly RH via direct line.

for Multiple Beam Headlight

DTC No.

Detection Item

DTC Detection Condition

Trouble Area

DTC Output from

B2416

Height Control Sensor
  • The engine switch is on (IG).
  • Abnormal power source voltage continuously detected
  • 5 seconds or more
  • Rear height control sensor sub-assembly RH
  • Harness or connector
  • No. 1 headlight ECU sub-assembly LH

AFS

B241A

Rear Height Control Sensor
  • The engine switch is on (IG).
  • Abnormal vehicle height continuously detected
  • 5 seconds or more
  • Rear height control sensor sub-assembly RH
  • Harness or connector
  • No. 1 headlight ECU sub-assembly LH

AFS
for Single Beam Headlight

DTC No.

Detection Item

DTC Detection Condition

Trouble Area

DTC Output from

B2416

Height Control Sensor
  • The engine switch is on (IG).
  • Abnormal power source voltage continuously detected
  • 5 seconds or more
  • Rear height control sensor sub-assembly RH
  • Harness or connector
  • No. 1 headlight ECU sub-assembly LH

HL AutoLeveling

B241A

Rear Height Control Sensor
  • The engine switch is on (IG).
  • Abnormal vehicle height continuously detected
  • 5 seconds or more
  • Rear height control sensor sub-assembly RH
  • Harness or connector
  • No. 1 headlight ECU sub-assembly LH

HL AutoLeveling

WIRING DIAGRAM

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

NOTICE:

  • If the No. 1 headlight ECU sub-assembly LH has been replaced, it is necessary to synchronize the vehicle information and initialize the No. 1 headlight ECU sub-assembly LH.

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  • If the headlight assembly LH has been replaced, it is necessary to synchronize the vehicle information and initialize the No. 1 headlight ECU sub-assembly LH.*

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  • If any of the following are performed, it is necessary to initialize the No. 1 headlight ECU sub-assembly LH.

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    • Replacement of the rear height control sensor sub-assembly RH
    • Removal/installation of the rear height control sensor sub-assembly RH
    • Work that changes the vehicle height such as replacement of suspension components
  • When replacing the No. 1 headlight ECU sub-assembly LH, always replace it with a new one. If a No. 1 headlight ECU sub-assembly LH which was installed to another vehicle is used, the information stored in it will not match the information from the vehicle and a DTC may be stored.
  • When replacing the headlight assembly LH, always replace it with a new one. If a headlight assembly LH which was installed to another vehicle is used, the information stored in it will not match the information from the vehicle and a DTC may be stored.*
    • *: for TMMC Made

PROCEDURE

1.

CONFIRM MODEL

(a) Choose the model to be inspected.

Result

Proceed to

for Multiple Beam Headlight

A

for Single Beam Headlight

B
B

GO TO STEP 4

A

2.

CLEAR DTC

(a) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.

(b) Turn the engine switch on (IG).

(c) Turn the Techstream on.

(d) Enter the following menus: Body Electrical / AFS / Trouble Codes.

(e) Clear the DTCs.

Body Electrical > AFS > Clear DTCs
NEXT

3.

CHECK FOR DTC

(a) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.

(b) Turn the engine switch on (IG).

(c) Wait 10 seconds or more.

(d) Turn the Techstream on.

(e) Enter the following menus: Body Electrical / AFS / Trouble Codes.

(f) Check for DTCs.

Body Electrical > AFS > Trouble Codes

OK:

DTCs B2416 and B241A are not output.

OK

USE SIMULATION METHOD TO CHECK

NG

GO TO STEP 6

4.

CLEAR DTC

(a) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.

(b) Turn the engine switch on (IG).

(c) Turn the Techstream on.

(d) Enter the following menus: Body Electrical / HL AutoLeveling / Trouble Codes.

(e) Clear the DTCs.

Body Electrical > HL AutoLeveling > Clear DTCs
NEXT

5.

CHECK FOR DTC

(a) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.

(b) Turn the engine switch on (IG).

(c) Wait 10 seconds or more.

(d) Turn the Techstream on.

(e) Enter the following menus: Body Electrical / HL AutoLeveling / Trouble Codes.

(f) Check for DTCs.

Body Electrical > HL AutoLeveling > Trouble Codes

OK:

DTCs B2416 and B241A are not output.

OK

USE SIMULATION METHOD TO CHECK

NG

6.

INSPECT REAR HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

(a) Remove the rear height control sensor sub-assembly RH.

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(b) Inspect the rear height control sensor sub-assembly RH.

Click here

NG

REPLACE REAR HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

OK

7.

CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (REAR HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY RH - NO. 1 HEADLIGHT ECU SUB-ASSEMBLY LH)

(a) Disconnect the A49 No. 1 headlight ECU sub-assembly LH connector.

(b) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard Resistance:

Tester Connection

Condition

Specified Condition

T3-3 (SHB) - A49-16 (SBR)

Always

Below 1 Ω

T3-2 (SHRR) - A49-17 (SHRL)

Always

Below 1 Ω

T3-1 (SHG) - A49-15 (SGR)

Always

Below 1 Ω

T3-3 (SHB) or A49-16 (SBR) - Body ground

Always

10 kΩ or higher

T3-2 (SHRR) or A49-17 (SHRL) - Body ground

Always

10 kΩ or higher
OK

REPLACE NO. 1 HEADLIGHT ECU SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

NG

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