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May 22, 2016 | 06:37 AM

Bugzilla46310

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Automatic headlights

I have a 2016 F350 Lariat. I feel the auto headlights do not come on soon enough. I have not talked to Ford yet, but am wondering if there is a way to adjust when the auto lights come on?

May 22, 2016 | 08:37 AM

Tedster9

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Is it possible to turn them on manually, by pulling on the switch?

May 22, 2016 | 10:19 AM

Thenewboss

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They can be turned on and off manually, this is probably the best solution to your problem. You can also put electrical tape on the sensor so they are on all the time.

May 22, 2016 | 12:19 PM

Wambo

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Or you might experiment with varying opacities of translucent tape to adjust the sensor's response....
-W

May 22, 2016 | 12:25 PM

Crispy71

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Another option is to have your dealer turn on your DRL in the bcm. True it's not full on headlights, but I've found it generally enough during that time between dusk and the time the auto lights come on.

May 22, 2016 | 06:41 PM

SHAWZER

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When it starts to get dark , just manually turn them on .

May 22, 2016 | 06:58 PM

Bugzilla46310

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Originally Posted by Tedster9

Is it possible to turn them on manually, by pulling on the switch?

That's truly a novel concept that I never thought of, but it would require exertion and I paid good money for auto lights and I want them to work like I want!

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May 23, 2016 | 10:18 AM

krewat

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First, do you mean they don't turn on right away even when it's dark? Or do you mean as you're driving and it gets dark, they don't come on until it's almost TOO dark?