CC-ID-120high severityBody
Dipped Beam Left Failure
on 2021 BMW i3 Range Extender · RWD
What this code means
The left dipped (low) beam headlight has failed or has an abnormal circuit. Detected by the headlight control module monitoring the low-beam bulb.
Symptoms
- Reduced forward visibility
- Left low beam not illuminating
- Headlight warning message
Common causes
- Burned-out low-beam bulb
- Faulty connector or socket
- Blown headlight fuse
- Failed ballast or control module
Diagnostic steps
- Inspect left low-beam bulb
- Check wiring and connector
- Test fuse and supply voltage
- Scan headlight module for codes
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Other Body codes on this vehicle
B0001
Driver Frontal Stage 1 Deployment Control
B0002
Driver Frontal Stage 2 Deployment Control
B0003
Passenger Frontal Stage 1 Deployment Control
B0004
Passenger Frontal Stage 2 Deployment Control
B0005
Driver Knee Airbag Deployment Circuit
B0006
Passenger Knee Airbag Deployment Circuit
B0007
Rear Left Side Airbag Deployment Circuit
B0008
Rear Right Side Airbag Deployment Circuit
B0009
Rear Center Airbag Deployment Circuit
B0010
Driver Side Airbag Deployment