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Old Jun 12, 2014 | 11:24 PM
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day time running light sensor

the sensor on the dash by the windshield has fallen i assume behind the dash. The DRL flash intermittemtly . so i turn my headlights on . how do i find this sensor that has fallen out of place > i assume thats why they flash ?
 
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Old Jun 13, 2014 | 06:47 AM
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What year is your Explorer?

I think you're actually referring to the Autolamp sensor, DRLs should not require a sensor since they would come on when the vehicle is running and shut off when the headlights are on.

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