What Causes the Automatic Headlights to Fail After Battery Replacement?

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VonDawson
07/29/25 3:13pm
The failure of automatic headlights after battery replacement may be due to power interruption during the replacement process, leading to the loss of headlight-related functions. For high-end vehicles, it is necessary to perform a power-continuous battery replacement. If the vehicle's electrical network is interrupted during the replacement, various control modules may lose data and functionality. Solution: Use an automotive diagnostic tool to retrieve fault codes and check if the functionality can be restored through initialization. Solution: Inspect the power supply and grounding of the headlight control module to ensure they are functioning properly. Solution: Measure the headlight sensor switch to check if it is damaged.
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