Bloke
Member Since: 06 Jul 2012
Location: North West
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When set to auto, should the lights come on when it's raining?
They seem to take forever to come on, to the point now where I switch them on manually. I have the wipers set to auto too, so the car 'knows' it's raining as it's doing the wipers ok.
Just seems that it's very eager to put the lights on as soon as you go under a bridge, but rain, nah why would you want lights?!
Anyone else noticed the same?
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 13th Sep 2012 3:15 pm |
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dangerdave
Member Since: 23 Nov 2010
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| 13th Sep 2012 3:17 pm |
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Peely
Member Since: 12 Dec 2011
Location: Lancs
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Would it not depend on how dark it was, thought they worked on a light sensor ?
If it's a bright day but raining, why would you need lights on ? 
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| 14th Sep 2012 10:00 am |
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kp
Member Since: 27 May 2011
Location: Sticking the Ex back in the skanks bin
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The light sensor can still be sensing enough light for them to not activate.
The delay is likely programmed in in case its a short burst, or you have gone through a big puddle or such to prevent them flicking on and off to help extend their life  FFRR Owner, very nearly became a D3 owner
Test piloted a new D4 XS SDV6.. Gone and being forgotten i hope!!
D4 HSE 10MY
D4 XS 11MY
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| 14th Sep 2012 10:05 am |
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jeffersj
Member Since: 22 Oct 2007
Location: Near Preston
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The latest driving gurus suggest a nice little saying "wipers on lights on". It is good driving practice in order for you to be seen rather than just to see.
Just thought you might like to know.  Jeff
Ex 1968 Series 2A 88"
Ex TD5 Defender 90
Ex 2004 D3 XS
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| 14th Sep 2012 10:27 am |
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