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Old May 25, 2010 | 06:21 PM
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Lights are on, no one home

Hi Everyone,

First time post, I have a 2001 w203 Elegance, just recently my headlamps come on all the time in the day, I can't switch them off, tried auto, parked, Off Etc... the thing is the interior dashbaord lights don't come on just driving lights (dashboard lights do come on at night). I've got Xenons but don't think that would make a difference. I'm not mechanically minded so if it's not a "easy" fix it looks like it's the garage!!

Any Ideas, very much appreciated.

SEB
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Old May 26, 2010 | 06:03 PM
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It seems like you need to check the settings for the light menu via the steering buttons. Something might have changed or you need to change a setting.
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Old May 26, 2010 | 06:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Arn560
It seems like you need to check the settings for the light menu via the steering buttons. Something might have changed or you need to change a setting.
Agreed. Pehaps you inadvertantly set the DRL to "on" ?? As Arn notes, there is a "light settings" menu in your On Board Comp settings changed via your steering wheel buttons. The light settings menu features differ, depending on where you are/what market your car was made for, but there should be a on ON or OFF for DRLs ( Daytime Running Lamps)

Worth checking out. Good Luck on it.
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Old May 27, 2010 | 03:21 AM
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Thanks guys for your post, unfortunatly tried the DRL thing, not worked. It's really funny becuase over the last few days in the UK it's been really bright and the lights came on. Now it's back to overcast/normal sunlight they are working fine again. Prpbally leave it like it is as I know it's going to cost if I get it into a garage :-) Many thanks again
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