Headlight Range Control Error

[xChaz]

I have recently purchased a 2016 Seat Leon Cupra 290 DSG (a good way to start the new year!) and am new to this forum.

All seems well so far with the car except for one fault that after a few minutes of driving the Headlight Range Control Error will pop up on the dashboard.
Turning the car off and back on again seems to clear the error temporarily until it pops back up again a few minutes later.
It doesn't seem to be causing me any real issues, the headlights work as expected however the full-beam does seem a bit low but it's still useable.

I am a complete beginner when it comes to diagnosing and fixing anything car-related but really want to start getting hands-on with the car as I love it.
I do have a 3-month AutoGuard Premium warranty on the car but from reading some other posts, I don't want them to just say "Replace the headlights" when they are nearly a grand per headlight and the warranty claim limit is £1250.

Would anyone be able to shed some light on what I can check and what tools I would need in order to do so?

Thanks!

 

[adam davies]

I have recently purchased a 2016 Seat Leon Cupra 290 DSG (a good way to start the new year!) and am new to this forum.

All seems well so far with the car except for one fault that after a few minutes of driving the Headlight Range Control Error will pop up on the dashboard.
Turning the car off and back on again seems to clear the error temporarily until it pops back up again a few minutes later.
It doesn't seem to be causing me any real issues, the headlights work as expected however the full-beam does seem a bit low but it's still useable.

I am a complete beginner when it comes to diagnosing and fixing anything car-related but really want to start getting hands-on with the car as I love it.
I do have a 3-month AutoGuard Premium warranty on the car but from reading some other posts, I don't want them to just say "Replace the headlights" when they are nearly a grand per headlight and the warranty claim limit is £1250.

Would anyone be able to shed some light on what I can check and what tools I would need in order to do so?

Thanks!

Hi, first step i would take is check all lamps are functional drl main beam low beam indicators fog lights.
If all is good read fault codes with obd eleven. Check what codes come up and if nothing serious shows up, reset all fault codes and see if the problem resolves.( when your car is started the lights should self adjust from low position to a normal driving postion). Hope that helps

 

[Walone]

I have recently purchased a 2016 Seat Leon Cupra 290 DSG (a good way to start the new year!) and am new to this forum.

All seems well so far with the car except for one fault that after a few minutes of driving the Headlight Range Control Error will pop up on the dashboard.
Turning the car off and back on again seems to clear the error temporarily until it pops back up again a few minutes later.
It doesn't seem to be causing me any real issues, the headlights work as expected however the full-beam does seem a bit low but it's still useable.

I am a complete beginner when it comes to diagnosing and fixing anything car-related but really want to start getting hands-on with the car as I love it.
I do have a 3-month AutoGuard Premium warranty on the car but from reading some other posts, I don't want them to just say "Replace the headlights" when they are nearly a grand per headlight and the warranty claim limit is £1250.

Would anyone be able to shed some light on what I can check and what tools I would need in order to do so?

Thanks!

It's unlikely to be the actual headlights being faulty, I would say it could be the levelling sensor mounted on the rear suspension, as already mentioned get it checked for fault codes with VCDS or OBDeleven, someone near you may be able to do it.

 

[xChaz]

Thanks for the responses guys, I really appreciate it. For the record, the headlights are fully functional.

I am going to look at purchasing my own OBDEleven once I get paid as it's probably a useful purchase.
I can live with the error for a couple of weeks until I get a useful fault code.
Will post an update once I have some more info.

 

[martin j.]

Often when the load sensor on the rear fails it will ‘fail to safe’, this in effect lowers the headlights aim so as not to dazzle oncoming traffic, this may be the problem.

 

[xChaz]

Hey all, just an update on this. This was caused by the levelling sensor on the rear suspension, the arm had snapped so you guys were correct!
The sensor has been replaced and the warning no longer pops up. The difference in the headlight coverage at night is insane, so much better.
Cheers for all your input

 

[Rb03rrb]

Hey all, just an update on this. This was caused by the levelling sensor on the rear suspension, the arm had snapped so you guys were correct!
The sensor has been replaced and the warning no longer pops up. The difference in the headlight coverage at night is insane, so much better.
Cheers for all your input

Hi mate not sure if you still check the forum after sorting your issue.
I’m getting the same…
Did yours ever show a damper fault too?

 

[jiraffe]

It's unlikely to be the actual headlights being faulty, I would say it could be the levelling sensor mounted on the rear suspension, as already mentioned get it checked for fault codes with VCDS or OBDeleven, someone near you may be able to do it.

old thread i no sorry

doe anyone have a part number for the leveling sensor please

 

[Walone]

old thread i no sorry

doe anyone have a part number for the leveling sensor please

I don't know myself, but it might be an idea to say what MY and engine, the sensor may be different between fixed beam and independent rear suspension.

 

[cupra14]

Fronts 5Q0-412-522-C and 5Q0-412-521-C but maybe newer than C

for my car, maybe not yours?

Cheap from aliexpress / ebay

 

[jiraffe]

I don't know myself, but it might be an idea to say what MY and engine, the sensor may be different between fixed beam and independent rear suspension.

wil look in to it

 

[jiraffe]

Fronts 5Q0-412-522-C and 5Q0-412-521-C but maybe newer than C

for my car, maybe not yours?

Cheap from aliexpress / ebay

thank you