2919 Volvo VNL - LED headlight issue

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  1. CentralPennOTR

    CentralPennOTR Bobtail Member

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    Hi guys, I have a 2019 Volvo VNL with a stock LED headlight assembly. It's an old Sheetz truck from PA. Dash has a notification saying "left low beam malfunction." The drivers side low beam headlight does not work. High beam works fine. Any idea what the problem is from the dash notification before I start throwing parts at it? Any help is appreciated, thanks.
     
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  3. loudtom

    loudtom Road Train Member

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    Start with changing the bulb. You should probably carry a spare anyway. If that doesn't fix it, check the pins at the connector and wiring leading back to the LCM. If there is no signal from the LCM, then I would think the module is faulty. If you can't find a replacement LCM, then you can try getting power from the other headlight, or installing a separate fused switch from the battery.
     
  4. LTLTRUCKDRIVER

    LTLTRUCKDRIVER Light Load Member

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    Volvo's headlight plugs get burnt easily, if the inside of the plug is black it will keep knotting out headlight bulbs.
     
  5. 86scotty

    86scotty Road Train Member

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    2019 is the new LED headlights, correct? I didn't think you could change a bulb on those.
     
  6. loudtom

    loudtom Road Train Member

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    You might be right, I don't have any hands on experience with the newer gen Volvos. That's a pretty poor deal if you have to go to the dealership to get a new headlight, instead of just finding the nearest auto part store or truck stop to replace a bulb. But that sounds like the new standard business model for every large corporation.
     
  7. CentralPennOTR

    CentralPennOTR Bobtail Member

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    That is right. LEDs in a closed case can't replace bulbs. Have to replace the entire light assembly.
     
  8. wis bang

    wis bang Road Train Member

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    and it costs 2x what the older halogen assembly did.

    body shop wanted $750.00 and upped it to $1200.00 when they learned it was LED

    Time to look for corroded +/or burned plugs in the wiring, as well as, the grounds...
     
  9. Siinman

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    Yep this was my thought, most likely is gonna be a burn or a ground issue. If it is a ground issue it will start messing with other stuff as well.
     
  10. CentralPennOTR

    CentralPennOTR Bobtail Member

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    I was told there is a light control module. Could that be the problem?
     
  11. Siinman

    Siinman Road Train Member

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    Might be but I would really look for a ground issue. On my 2014 I had not the same of course, but it melted the fog light wires and caused a bunch of ground issues. Might take a part some of it and try and find any wires having issues.
     
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