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Automatic headlamp actuation, function - GF82.10-P-3003GZ

MODEL 164.1 /8 up to 8.7.07 

Shown on model 164.8 without code (849) Spare tire holder/spare tire 

Fig 1: Automatic Headlamp Actuation Function Diagram
G05260227Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.

Function requirements 

IMPORTANT The overhead control panel control unit reads in the status of the rain/light sensor and transmits a corresponding message to the front SAM control unit via CAN-B.

Function at start of journey (in darkness) 

The standing lights are activated as of circuit 15R On.

The low beams are also activated with circuit 61 On.

It is possible then to switch on the high beams.

Function at end of journey (in darkness) 

The low beams (high beams, if necessary) are deactivated when the engine is switched off. The standing lights are not switched off until the transmitter key (A8/1) is removed from the EIS [EZS] control unit.

Actuation of exterior lights 

Depending on the equipment fitted, the front SAM control unit actuates the following components:

The front SAM control unit forwards the switch-on request via CAN-B to the rear SAM control unit.

Depending on the equipment fitted, the rear SAM control unit actuates the following components:

Function with wiper system active 

The above-mentioned exterior lights are also switched on if the wiper runs for t = 20 s with a cycle period of t < 6 s (no washing or single wiping).

The exterior lights are switched off again if:

IMPORTANT When exiting a tunnel, at most t = 10 s of the cut-in time (t = 20 s) elapse.

Transmitter key, component description A8/1 GF80.57-P-6010GZ
Rain/light sensor, component description B38/2 GF54.21-P-6000GZ
Xenon headlamp control unit component description E1n4, E2n4
With code (615) Bi-xenon headlamp unit with integrated curve illumination
GF82.10-P-2114GZ 
Component description for CDI control unit N3/9
Engine 629
GF07.16-P-6000GG
  Engine 642 GF07.16-P-6000GZ
ME-SFI [ME] control unit, component description N3/10
Engine 156.980
GF07.61-P-6000AMG
  Model 164.1 with engine 113.964 GF07.61-P-6000BK
  Engine 272.967, 273.923, 273.943, 273.963 GF07.61-P-6000V
Front SAM control unit, component description N10 GF54.21-P-7010GZ
Rear SAM control unit, component description N10/8 GF54.21-P-7030GZ
Overhead control panel control unit, component description N70 GF82.20-P-5216GZ 
Upper control panel control unit, component description N72/1
For code (489) AIRmatic (air suspension with level adjustment and adaptive damping system ADS), without code (430) Offroad package
GF54.21-P-6040GZ
  For code (489) AIRmatic (air suspension with level adjustment and adaptive damping system ADS) and code (430) Offroad package without USA ONLY GF54.21-P-6040GZE
  For USA ONLY with code (489) AIRmatic (air suspension with level adjustment and adaptive damping system ADS) and code (430) Offroad package GF54.21-P-6040GZU
  For model 164.8 with and with USA ONLY code (489) AIRmatic (air suspension without level adjustment and adaptive damping system ADS) GF54.21-P-6040GZA
Steering column module component description N80 GF54.21-P-6050GZ
Central gateway control unit, component description N93 GF54.21-P-4170GZ
Rotary light switch, component description S1 GF82.10-P-4106GZ 
Combination switch, component description S4 GF82.30-P-5000GZ