Where's the sensor for the automatic headlight switch?
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Where's the sensor for the automatic headlight switch?
Does anyone know where the sensor is for the autolamp control? When I drive to work in the morning I notice my headlights turn of and on a few times during my drive. I want to try putting Scotch tape over the sensor so it turns on earlier and stays on longer.
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It's my understanding that the sensor is on the dash (possibly near the defrost vents) You could test this theory by laying a book or newspaper over the vents during the day and see if the headlights come on after about 30 seconds to a minute. (You need to allow the sensor to discharge)
Hope this helps!
Hope this helps!
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There is a spot on the center of the dashboard with 3 small vent openings. The sensor is located below that. I have heard that there is a potentiometer which can adjust the sensitivity of the sensor. The entire right section of the dashboard top needs to be removed to access the sensor.
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For an 03:
Ford directions for the removal of the Photocell and Amplifier
http://www.davidplotts.com/ford/410-01-1.pdf
I can't find any way to adjust the sensor in the Workshop Manual.
It should be similar on previous years.
Ford directions for the removal of the Photocell and Amplifier
http://www.davidplotts.com/ford/410-01-1.pdf
I can't find any way to adjust the sensor in the Workshop Manual.
It should be similar on previous years.
Last edited by daveplot; Dec 11, 2003 at 04:25 PM.
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