What does the AFL light maintenance mean?
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AFL stands for Adaptive Front Lighting. When the dashboard indicates AFL light maintenance, it means there is a malfunction in the adaptive front lighting system. Here are the possible reasons for the AFL maintenance light to illuminate: 1. The internal steering mechanism of the headlight is stuck or the drive motor is damaged; 2. The AFL steering sensor is damaged; 3. Check if the wiring interface is loose or disconnected; 4. Visit a repair shop or 4S store to perform a computer diagnosis for fault codes. Here is some additional information about the AFL light: 1. The AFL light is part of the automatic headlight system, which performs a self-check every time the vehicle is started. 2. The AFL light may misalign when the vehicle is bumpy but will automatically restore after the bumpy ride ends. 3. The main function of headlights is to illuminate the road ahead and alert pedestrians or other vehicles to the presence and position of your vehicle. Automatic headlights can turn on when ambient light is insufficient to ensure driving safety. 4. Automatic headlights only work when the light control is set to the automatic mode (AUTO position). 5. Automatic headlights allow drivers to avoid manually searching for the switch when headlights are needed and prevent forgetting to turn them on during nighttime or low-light conditions.
AFL light maintenance refers to troubleshooting the adaptive front lighting system. This feature is quite smart, and my car has it. When driving on mountain roads and taking turns, the headlights swivel along with the steering wheel, providing excellent visibility at night. However, last month, a yellow warning light suddenly appeared on the dashboard, and the mechanic said it was an issue with the control module. These smart headlights are quite delicate—sensors covered in mud can trigger errors, and prolonged rough driving can cause the motor gears to jam. Last week, I spent over 800 yuan at the dealership to replace a steering actuator, and now I can see the roadside clearly again when turning at night. It's recommended to rinse the sensor area behind the bumper when washing your car.
Just helped my buddy deal with the AFL warning light a few days ago. Simply put, the vehicle detected an abnormality in the automatic cornering headlight system. There are three common causes: the front suspension height sensor being covered by snow leading to inaccurate signals; loose connectors on the rear wheel suspension travel sensor; and the most troublesome one, the control computer freezing. During troubleshooting, we found that the right front wheel fender of his car was deformed and pressing against the sensor wiring, causing the harness to wear through and short circuit. Repairing these adaptive xenon headlights isn't cheap at all - just replacing a wire cost 200 in labor fees.
