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Old Aug 26, 2012 | 03:55 PM
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auto light sensor does not activate headlights

2004 f-150. When I put the light switch in "auto" position and it gets dark, only the parking lights come on. The headlights do not come on. The headlights work when I put the switch in the "on" position, however. This makes no sense to me. Any suggestions as to the problem?
 
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Old Sep 14, 2012 | 10:56 AM
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Not sure if you've found an answer or not but the fix for this on my 05 f-150 was the BSM box behind the rear seat had a loose wire. Since I've fixed the loose wire the automatic headlights work as advertised. Hope your fix is this easy.
 
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