100% Free

No Scanner Needed

Carly logo
Prices

paulwilliams1

Headlight Range Control Fault on Mini Clubman

My 2007 Mini Clubman is throwing a headlight range control fault. Error is stored, warning light is on the speedometer, and the low beams are either pointing way too low or sometimes too high. I'm leaning towards a defective servomotor in the headlight, but wanted to get a second opinion before I start tearing things apart.

Summary of the thread

A 2007 Mini Clubman is experiencing a headlight range control fault, with the low beams misaligned and a warning light on the speedometer. The suspected cause is a defective servomotor in the headlight. Suggestions include checking the electrical connectors for loose or corroded connections and using a multimeter to test voltage and continuity. Ultimately, the servomotor was confirmed as the issue and was replaced, resolving the problem.

Did this summary help you solve your problem?

4 comment(s)

friedrichswift7

Sounds like a faulty headlight servomotor as you suspected. Have you checked the electrical connectors to the headlight assembly? Sometimes a loose or corroded connection can cause issues with the adaptive headlights.

paulwilliams1 (community.author)

Good call on the connectors. I did check them visually, but didn't get too deep. Is there a specific way to test the connectors beyond just looking for corrosion? I'm wondering if the control module could also be involved.

friedrichswift7

Beyond visual inspection, you'd need to use a multimeter to check for voltage and continuity at the connector. Also check the ground. While the control module could be the issue, it's less common than a failed servomotor. Given the symptoms, I'd still lean towards the servomotor. Probably best to get it properly diagnosed at a workshop.

paulwilliams1 (community.author)

Appreciate the input. Took it to a shop and you were spot on, servomotor in the headlight was indeed the culprit. New part, coding, and alignment later and the light intensity is back to normal. 1040€ lighter now, but at least the auto-leveling is working again.

rmh_community_comment_box_header

community_crosslink_scanner_headline

community_crosslink_scanner_intro

community_crosslink_scanner_title

community_crosslink_scanner_price

community_crosslink_rmh_headline

community_crosslink_rmh_intro

community_crosslink_rmh_title

community_crosslink_rmh_subtitle

community_crosslink_rmh_brand

MINI

community_crosslink_rmh_model

CLUBMAN