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Old Sep 12, 2003 | 09:58 AM
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Any else have a problem with the auto headlights not coming on when it is dark?
 
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Old Sep 12, 2003 | 10:39 AM
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On mine it has to get pretty dark before they come on, it's kinda annoying.
 
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Old Sep 12, 2003 | 01:06 PM
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Where is the sensor? You don't have a ball cap laying on it or something, do you?
 
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Old Sep 12, 2003 | 03:07 PM
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I believe the sensor is located on the dash towards the windshield. I guess that's what that little dome is anyway.
My '02 seems to work ok.
 
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Old Sep 12, 2003 | 06:56 PM
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If that is the sensor on the dash then nothing is on it. It's still under warranty so I guess, I will let them look at it. As much as I dislike letting the dealer touch it.

That's why I used to lease and just switch trucks every year.

Thanks
 
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Old Sep 12, 2003 | 07:32 PM
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I drive through some shaded areas on the way to work, my problem is the lights constantly go on and off.
 
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Old Sep 13, 2003 | 12:13 AM
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Yes I had that happen too. I guess they just finally gave out.
 
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Old Sep 13, 2003 | 10:39 AM
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Michael13- My sensor has a smoke colored dome over it. If yours doesn't then that may be your problem. It's a pretty small dome- about half an inch in diameter.
 
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Old Sep 13, 2003 | 10:41 AM
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Yes i see it up on the dash. It must be defective. I can cover it or light it up with the floodlight and the auto headlights still do not respond.

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Old Sep 13, 2003 | 12:32 PM
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You may have to cover it for a couple of minutes before it reacts.
 
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Old Sep 13, 2003 | 05:16 PM
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I never use auto on headlights. They are a pain I can do without.

Theo
 
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Old Sep 13, 2003 | 11:15 PM
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The windshield refective cover I use must have built up heat between the glass and shield, then melted/fused together the sensor. I replaced it and the sensor is working.
 
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