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Wheelspins



Member Since: 10 Sep 2017
Location: Peebles
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United Kingdom 2007 Freelander 2 TD4 GS Manual Stornoway Grey
Automatic Lights

Happy New Year To Everyone
Been having issues with my lights on automatic NOT turning off again.
I checked the sensor by removing the mirror assembly and found what can only be described as a glue like substance on the glass. This means that as light travels thru the glass towards the sensors in the circuit board they have to pass thru this glue like substance. I’m wondering if it was as a result of a replacement wind screen before I owned the car or is it supposed to be there in the first place. Can anyone confirm whether there should or should not be anything in the way of light penetrating thru the glass to the sensor. 2007 2.2 GS Td4
128,000 miles and counting

Post #363143 5th Jan 2019 7:30 pm
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Yorky Bob



Member Since: 28 Apr 2015
Location: Yorkshire
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United Kingdom 2013 Freelander 2 TD4 GS Manual Firenze Red

Some BMW’s have problems with leaking Gell from mirrors that control functions. Pretty sure you will need a compatible mirror. FL2 MY10 TD4 GS traded in at 2 years
FL2 MY13 TD4 GS Current

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Wheelspins



Member Since: 10 Sep 2017
Location: Peebles
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United Kingdom 2007 Freelander 2 TD4 GS Manual Stornoway Grey

Thanks for reply. 2007 2.2 GS Td4
128,000 miles and counting

Post #363151 5th Jan 2019 8:47 pm
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Badger51



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Australia 

I find that when on auto, the lights will come on just driving through a shadow. They will then stay on unless you drive into direct sunlight. I had a trickle of the gel down the screen some months ago & it has made no difference to how the lights react.

Cheers,

Nick (Now Sold). 2008 Freelander 2 (Nazca Sand) SE TD4 Auto. Statutory write off & on WOVR for hail damage but still road legal.
171037Km as of 09/05/22
Superchips Bluefin Flash
Nanocom Evo II (also sold)

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Stuartc



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Australia 2015 Freelander 2 SD4 HSE Auto Aintree Green

“Auto Lights” is not just dependant on the sensor, vehicle speed and whether the wipers are activated are part of the algorithm. MY15
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Surround Camera System
InControl Apps soon to be replaced with CarPlay (WIP)
Meridian Premium Surround Sound
Digital Audio Broadcast
Timed Climate
Cruise ECO Data
Follow Me Home Reverse
Extra Features Menu
Picture In Motion
4x4i screen (WIP)
Digital Broadcast TV
Meridian Rear Media with WIFI
Factory Powered Tailgate
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
Reverse Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
Electrochromatic Wing Mirrors (WIP)

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Jimboland



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England 2012 Freelander 2 SD4 GS Auto Santorini Black

Badger51 wrote:
I find that when on auto, the lights will come on just driving through a shadow. They will then stay on unless you drive into direct sunlight. I had a trickle of the gel down the screen some months ago & it has made no difference to how the lights react.

Cheers,

Nick


Same with mine, although it does seem to vary a bit, but no gel anywhere to be seen, however this started when I had the windscreen replaced.

J

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