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RegG



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Automatic headlights misbehaving...

The car went for it's first MOT on Monday and passed with flying colours but yesterday I noticed the headlights (set on auto on the switch) were coming on despite it being quite bright, although raining. Anyone any idea as to what could cause this?

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Post #141062 27th Apr 2012 8:32 am
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dunkley201



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Reg, mine does tend to be more ready to come on when its raining. Both the rain sensor (for the wipers) and light sensor are on the windscreen behind the rear view mirror. I guess sensitivity may be increased when the rain sensor is activated too. Its no bad thing to have the lights on when its raining anyway. Maybe, for us, its just dark in Notts! Wink NB. You can always turn the switch to "off" Smile Laughing 10MY (Sept 09) TD4 HSE Auto in Stornoway Grey (Now Gone)

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Ben Twillie



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If the wippers are activated by the rain sensor and sweep the screen for about 5 continuous sweeps that switches on dipped headlights if the light switch is at auto. Everything is working fine.

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RegG



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Thanks for the replies. It is what I was also thinking but wanted other views. Thumbs Up No need to bother the dealer when it goes in for other warranty work next week. 2010 HSE TD4 auto, Biscay Blue, Almond Leather, facelift front and rear, detachable towbar, front & rear mudflaps, bib spoilers, clear high level brake light, smooth rear wiper, colour coded door handles.

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You will also find that at this time of year when the sun is still quite low in the sky the headlights will come on. It is not a fault but a characteristic of most automatic headlight systems.

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Az



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Hi ,
I developed the same issue today. Even with a bright and sunshiny day the headlights are still on, on the auto mode. I let my son start the car but he did not know. He has been pressing the start button without the brakes.Can pressing the start key without the brakes could have caused it. As I did see a video that you can reset the lights in this way.
Appreciate any comments and help .

Post #365958 9th Feb 2019 10:12 am
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IanMetro



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rchrdleigh wrote:
You will also find that at this time of year when the sun is still quite low in the sky the headlights will come on. It is not a fault but a characteristic of most automatic headlight systems.


Look at this previous reply.

I don't believe you have a fault, it's just the way the lights are programmed. FL2 XS SD4 Auto 2010 2012-2017 (21k - 91k miles) (MY2011)
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Mine does the opposite!

Has to be almost pitch black before they come on, annoying when its getting dark or foggy

Post #365967 9th Feb 2019 11:52 am
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