Daytime Running Lights help
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Mountain Pass
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Daytime Running Lights help
23 F250 Lariat Ultimate
So when functioning properly when should the “C” style LED Daylight Running Lights come on and go off ?
I noticed at night on remote start they used to come on prior to me getting in and engaging the ignition button and didn’t last night ?
Also are they always on during the day or does the headlight settings or switch effect if they run or not ?
If I have stock Forscan do they stay off when driving after dark ?
I need to be sure they are running right since I’m coming up on warranty expiration and unsure what “right” is ! 😆
So when functioning properly when should the “C” style LED Daylight Running Lights come on and go off ?
I noticed at night on remote start they used to come on prior to me getting in and engaging the ignition button and didn’t last night ?
Also are they always on during the day or does the headlight settings or switch effect if they run or not ?
If I have stock Forscan do they stay off when driving after dark ?
I need to be sure they are running right since I’m coming up on warranty expiration and unsure what “right” is ! 😆
Last edited by EastMark; Jun 24, 2025 at 06:16 AM. Reason: Numb
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On my 2023 F350 XLT Premium Tremor the C lights are on for DRL. But I always have the headlight switch in the Auto position. They come on when the vehicle is put into gear.
As far as after dark I guess I never really paid attention.
As far as after dark I guess I never really paid attention.
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I believe they should be on during remote start. When you start it from inside the cab they shouldn't come on until you put it in gear. After dark/with the headlights on I believe they're on, but like others I leave the switch in 'Auto' so I don't have to worry about it.
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Mine aren’t functioning right. I’ve heard of some issues with the BCM and my buddy put his (mid-level) reader on it and sure enough there’s some BCM/ lights codes.
Back to the dealer I guess. Appreciate the help I received here as always. 👍👍
Back to the dealer I guess. Appreciate the help I received here as always. 👍👍
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Are you sure they are turned on in the main console settings? I have mine turned off because I think they are super Fugly. I may have them tinted to reduce the whiteness of them.
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They are “on” in the settings but great tip. Could easily happen !
Taking it in Monday. Will follow up here……
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Well, typical krap. 2023 Lariat I have one side "C" light working and the other side not. The side that does not work has the other lights in the fixture working fine, just not the "C" bracket.
I am not seeing any others with this same issue, but my guess would be that Ford wants us to remove the whole front clip to replace the entire light fixture that probably costs a dozen "C" notes. Any thoughts?
I am not seeing any others with this same issue, but my guess would be that Ford wants us to remove the whole front clip to replace the entire light fixture that probably costs a dozen "C" notes. Any thoughts?
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Well, typical krap. 2023 Lariat I have one side "C" light working and the other side not. The side that does not work has the other lights in the fixture working fine, just not the "C" bracket.
I am not seeing any others with this same issue, but my guess would be that Ford wants us to remove the whole front clip to replace the entire light fixture that probably costs a dozen "C" notes. Any thoughts?
I am not seeing any others with this same issue, but my guess would be that Ford wants us to remove the whole front clip to replace the entire light fixture that probably costs a dozen "C" notes. Any thoughts?
If you're under warranty just let the dealer do it.
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Doubt the whole front clip has to come off, just the light assembly. What all is involved I don't know, but considering the body panels go together first at the assembly line there's got to be a way to take them off relatively easily.
If you're under warranty just let the dealer do it.
If you're under warranty just let the dealer do it.
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Auto light setting just stopped working on my 2024 F250, all other light modes work. When set to Auto, the little Auto light emblem that used to appear on the main screen no longer illuminates.
I did have my windshield replaced a month ago so I’m wondering if any windshield sensors feed light data in addition to the light sensor on the middle front of the dashboard?
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Anybiodate on repair or resolution?
Auto light setting just stopped working on my 2024 F250, all other light modes work. When set to Auto, the little Auto light emblem that used to appear on the main screen no longer illuminates.
I did have my windshield replaced a month ago so I’m wondering if any windshield sensors feed light data in addition to the light sensor on the middle front of the dashboard?
Auto light setting just stopped working on my 2024 F250, all other light modes work. When set to Auto, the little Auto light emblem that used to appear on the main screen no longer illuminates.
I did have my windshield replaced a month ago so I’m wondering if any windshield sensors feed light data in addition to the light sensor on the middle front of the dashboard?
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