B2100low severityBody
Automatic Headlight Sensor Circuit
on 2021 Nissan Leaf Electric 40kWh · FWD
What this code means
Malfunction in the automatic headlight ambient light sensor circuit.
Symptoms
- Auto headlights not turning on in tunnels/darkness
- Headlights on in bright daylight
- Auto headlight feature disabled
- Dash light sensor not adjusting brightness
Common causes
- Faulty ambient light sensor
- Sensor covered by dashboard object
- Wiring damage
- BCM auto-light module fault
- Sensor window dirty
Diagnostic steps
- Check light sensor reading with scan tool
- Clean sensor lens on dashboard
- Inspect sensor wiring
- Test BCM auto headlight output
- Verify feature is enabled in settings
Repair notes
Replace ambient light sensor or clean sensor window. Check that nothing is covering the sensor on the dash top.
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