Self leveling headlights skywards

[Jules13]

Hi, and for once, the issue isn't DPF related

Does anyone know where the auto headlight level sensors are on a 2012 W212? I know they are front and rear, but any help is much appreciated as always.

I've read that their default setting if something's wrong is to face the ground, but mine are almost full beam level, lighting up the night sky.

 

[Wighty]

Hi, and for once, the issue isn't DPF related

Does anyone know where the auto headlight level sensors are on a 2012 W212? I know they are front and rear, but any help is much appreciated as always.

I've read that their default setting if something's wrong is to face the ground, but mine are almost full beam level, lighting up the night sky.

On my W211 , there is one above the rear diff on the anti roll bar (hard to find) and another in the front right wheel well on the spring.

 

[Jules13]

Just found the front one, I think so in passenger wheel arch. Currently under the rear attempting to locate that one.

 

[Jules13]

I've found the one at the rear and it was giving a reading of +115mm as the arm has broken. I moved the arm and got it to read zero again. Sensor is obviously working but it's just the arm joints that have broken. I'd probably be able to fix it if I could only get under there enough.

 

[Larkone]

This might help - better quality than the original

HID light ride height level sensor linkage connecting rod STEEL M6 36-120mm | eBay

Xenon HID light ride height level sensor linkage connecting rod. M6 ball studs included. This repair rod has 10mm ball joint ends to clip directly onto the sensor and also includes new ball ended bolts to replace any missing ones.

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