Front Axle Sensor And Rear Axle Sensor: Notes

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Fig 1: Identifying Front And Rear Axle Sensors

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS CORPORATION

The sensors sense the angle of the vehicle at different loads and send the information to the "master" of the two Gas Discharge Lamp Modules (GDLs). The "master" Gas Discharge Lamp Module (GDL) then sends control signals to the motors that regulate the beam length.

Type

Resistance sensor.

Characteristics

The resistance between connections 1 and 4 changes linearly depending on the angle.

Other information

One of the position sensors is located next to the rear axle and is connected to the left rear control arm via a link system. The other position sensor is located next to the right front axle and is connected to the right front control arm via a link system. The vehicle's angle is measured by the sensors being affected via the relevant link system.