Member Since: 03 Jan 2006
Location: Romiley
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Auto Lights Permanently On
I seem to have acquired a new problem. Jumped in the D3 yesterday at 7 (it having been parked on the drive since Monday night) and even though it was still bright the auto lights came on
I drove to Birmingham and back last night in the dark so couldn't be sure.
I drove to work this morning and the auto lights are back on again in bright daylight
First - where is the sensor? Is it the half marble sized blob on the dash on the corner of the speaker on the dash top under the windscreen?
Second - has anyone else seen this problem? I can't remember whether they were fine before last weekend but I'm slightly worried that I may have upset something when I had the front off (and headlights out) last week doing the nudge-bar. I know I was careful to make sure no wires were pinched or snagged under the bumper cover or behind the headlights. Also when I had to park the car in the dark, I purposely turned off the lights before turning the ignition so it wouldn't get confused by a lack of headlights. Manually the headlights work fine - I checked them.Steve N | 21MY Defender | 08MY Discovery 3 (history) | 06MY Discovery 3 (ancient history)
25th Aug 2006 8:04 am
caverD3
Member Since: 03 Jul 2006
Location: Oberon, NSW
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sensor for auto lights and auto wipers is behind the rear view mirror.
check the winscreen here to see if it is clean.
the black button on top of the dash is the sun load sensor for the climate control air con.“There are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering; all the rest are merely gamesâ€
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25th Aug 2006 8:23 am
simkna
Member Since: 21 Feb 2006
Location: Leicester
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I never use auto lights - they always seemed to be on for me too. That and the fact there's no light on the dash to tell you whether they are on or off, so it's difficult to tell in some light (daytime), means they are too much hassle IMO.
A good knob twiddle has done me fine all these years...
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25th Aug 2006 8:24 am
SN
Member Since: 03 Jan 2006
Location: Romiley
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caverD3 wrote:
sensor for auto lights and auto wipers is behind the rear view mirror.
check the winscreen here to see if it is clean.
the black button on top of the dash is the sun load sensor for the climate control air con.
Doh - I should RTFM - I'll check.
simkna wrote:
A good knob twiddle has done me fine all these years...
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25th Aug 2006 8:27 am
simkna
Member Since: 21 Feb 2006
Location: Leicester
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qzdcg8 wrote:
simkna wrote:
A good knob twiddle has done me fine all these years...
Exactly three minutes... well done.
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25th Aug 2006 8:31 am
caverD3
Member Since: 03 Jul 2006
Location: Oberon, NSW
Posts: 6922
Have you had the enhancement done yet?
I seem to remember someone saying this sorted this issue.
Mine will come on with a setting sun behind me still.“There are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering; all the rest are merely gamesâ€
Ernest Hemmingway
D4 3.0 Active Diff, Adaptive Lights, High Beam Assist, Surround Cameras, Privacy Glass.
D3 2.7:Adaptive Headlights,Electronic Rear Diff,ARB Bar,Blaupunkt Speakers,JVC Powered Subwoofer,Removable Snorkel,Mitch Hitch,Pioneer After Market Head Unit,Steering Wheel Control Adaptor,Remote Adjustable Supension Rod System, Taxside Dual Battery System.
25th Aug 2006 8:37 am
SN
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Nope - I've been looking for an excuse to go visit GS again, now's the time I think.Steve N | 21MY Defender | 08MY Discovery 3 (history) | 06MY Discovery 3 (ancient history)
25th Aug 2006 8:45 am
Mossy
Member Since: 01 Jul 2005
Location: Hollyoaks, UK
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qzdcg8 wrote:
Nope - I've been looking for an excuse to go visit GS again, now's the time I think.
To order some spots?
Sorry just thought you might need another. D3 HSE V8...
Mine will come on with a setting sun behind me still.
That's a good thing, anyone driving towards you (and the sun) to has a better chance of seeing you.The End
25th Aug 2006 9:20 am
LHD
Member Since: 05 Apr 2006
Location: Lugano area
Posts: 689
simkna wrote:
I never use auto lights - they always seemed to be on for me too. That and the fact there's no light on the dash to tell you whether they are on or off, so it's difficult to tell in some light (daytime), means they are too much hassle IMO.
A good knob twiddle has done me fine all these years...
Member Since: 09 Jun 2005
Location: Ubique
Posts: 16534
Steve, try a 'hard reset' as detailed here
TBH, i'd rather have the lights coming on 'early' than have to start wondering if they're on or off, the change in the message centre illumination level usually catches my peripheral vision anyway. I really don't care about some form of indicator, I just let them do their job
As has been mentioned before, if the auto lights don't suit (you can't please all of the people all of the time) then use the magic of 'fingers' and resort to manual override 8)
The lack of dash-indication as to whether the lights are on irks me too. The missus, however, is not bothered by this....
Doesn't bother me, if they're on they're on, if they're not they're not!The End
25th Aug 2006 11:01 am
dylansdad
Member Since: 04 Apr 2006
Location: Solihull
Posts: 745
I agree 100%.... as one of the reliable features you cant knock it!
now the auto wipers on the otherhand.. has anyone elses been erratic since the upgrade? in heavy rain and spray on motorway the other night they were all over the place, one min too slow then ok. I know they adjust based on amount of water, but they couldnt cope which has never happened before.2004 TDV6 HSE Auto Zambezi Silver
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just thought you might need another. 
