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    Headlight Level Sensors

    Is there a way to re calibrate or zero the level sensors. My rear sensor is reading very low, but still working. I''m just wondering, because how else does the car know level. For instance, suppose you put 200 lbs in the trunk and then start the car. Would the car assume it's level, even though it's not. If you replace the level sensors is there a procedure to zero them using INPA?

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    I don't believe there is a way to do that

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    I just ordered a replacement sensor for the rear. Let see how that works out. After looking at the electrical schematic, it appears to me that the sensor is just a simple potentiometer wiper pot. This would explain why mine works the way it does. It's probably worn out in range of normal ride height.

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