Headlights always on in AUTO mode
11-18-2004, 01:49 PM
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Headlights always on in AUTO mode
Just got the car back from dealer for replacing the notorious air pump module. I always had my headlight switch set to AUTO position, but now when I turn on the ignition, the headlights are always on even under bright sunlight.
Went back to the dealer, the tech said this is normal for AUTO mode. But I remember clearly the headlights only truned on when the sun is dim, or when I pull into the garage, or during the dusk hours. What gives? Any suggestion on how to fix it? I've checked the lighting configuration in the console, making sure it is not set to CONSTANT, everything seems fine.
Went back to the dealer, the tech said this is normal for AUTO mode. But I remember clearly the headlights only truned on when the sun is dim, or when I pull into the garage, or during the dusk hours. What gives? Any suggestion on how to fix it? I've checked the lighting configuration in the console, making sure it is not set to CONSTANT, everything seems fine.
11-18-2004, 02:19 PM
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Originally Posted by mbc32amg
Just got the car back from dealer for replacing the notorious air pump module. I always had my headlight switch set to AUTO position, but now when I turn on the ignition, the headlights are always on even under bright sunlight.
Went back to the dealer, the tech said this is normal for AUTO mode. But I remember clearly the headlights only truned on when the sun is dim, or when I pull into the garage, or during the dusk hours. What gives? Any suggestion on how to fix it? I've checked the lighting configuration in the console, making sure it is not set to CONSTANT, everything seems fine.
Went back to the dealer, the tech said this is normal for AUTO mode. But I remember clearly the headlights only truned on when the sun is dim, or when I pull into the garage, or during the dusk hours. What gives? Any suggestion on how to fix it? I've checked the lighting configuration in the console, making sure it is not set to CONSTANT, everything seems fine.
11-18-2004, 08:24 PM
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Originally Posted by mbc32amg
Just got the car back from dealer for replacing the notorious air pump module. I always had my headlight switch set to AUTO position, but now when I turn on the ignition, the headlights are always on even under bright sunlight.
Went back to the dealer, the tech said this is normal for AUTO mode. But I remember clearly the headlights only truned on when the sun is dim, or when I pull into the garage, or during the dusk hours. What gives? Any suggestion on how to fix it? I've checked the lighting configuration in the console, making sure it is not set to CONSTANT, everything seems fine.
Went back to the dealer, the tech said this is normal for AUTO mode. But I remember clearly the headlights only truned on when the sun is dim, or when I pull into the garage, or during the dusk hours. What gives? Any suggestion on how to fix it? I've checked the lighting configuration in the console, making sure it is not set to CONSTANT, everything seems fine.
BTW--when my headlights are set to auto (as they always are) they also only come on at dusk, when it is very cloudy, and when I pull in the garage. What is with these people???
And I wish the lights would automatically come on when the wipers are turned on. I miss that feature on my Chrysler 300M.
GGM
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11-19-2004, 02:07 AM
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Originally Posted by mbc32amg
I always had my headlight switch set to AUTO position, but now when I turn on the ignition, the headlights are always on even under bright sunlight.
My headlights are always on in auto or in the off position. It is my marker and dash lights that come on when it gets dim.
But then I live in Canada where daytime running lights are required.
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11-19-2004, 02:55 PM
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Originally Posted by TC32AMG
My headlights are always on in auto or in the off position. It is my marker and dash lights that come on when it gets dim.
But then I live in Canada where daytime running lights are required.
T
But then I live in Canada where daytime running lights are required.
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11-20-2004, 03:14 AM
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C55AMG W203; 330i E90
Originally Posted by ro0zy
correct, mine just had that problem also and got fixed
And the problem occured much more frequent now.
Please advise me what did they fix for you ?
Was it some sort of simple tuning of the sensitivity of the Light sensitive cells or did they actually replace the whole of something.
I am sure I must get this fixed at my next ( first ) service
thanks
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12-30-2004, 11:51 PM
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ro0zy,
Next time you visit your dealer, could you ask your advisor what they did to fix yours? I have had return visit 5 times to my service department now, and they're still baffled with the problem.
Much appreciated!
Next time you visit your dealer, could you ask your advisor what they did to fix yours? I have had return visit 5 times to my service department now, and they're still baffled with the problem.
Much appreciated!
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Originally Posted by mbc32amg
Just got the car back from dealer for replacing the notorious air pump module. I always had my headlight switch set to AUTO position, but now when I turn on the ignition, the headlights are always on even under bright sunlight.
Went back to the dealer, the tech said this is normal for AUTO mode. But I remember clearly the headlights only truned on when the sun is dim, or when I pull into the garage, or during the dusk hours. What gives? Any suggestion on how to fix it? I've checked the lighting configuration in the console, making sure it is not set to CONSTANT, everything seems fine.
Went back to the dealer, the tech said this is normal for AUTO mode. But I remember clearly the headlights only truned on when the sun is dim, or when I pull into the garage, or during the dusk hours. What gives? Any suggestion on how to fix it? I've checked the lighting configuration in the console, making sure it is not set to CONSTANT, everything seems fine.
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Originally Posted by mbc32amg
I always had my headlight switch set to AUTO position, but now when I turn on the ignition, the headlights are always on even under bright sunlight.
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01-01-2005, 10:48 AM
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Originally Posted by marcC55miami
Its your light sensor up by the rear view mirror or they are now set to Canadian stds...
Just curious, for you guys with xenon lights, what is the moving pattern of your headlight auto levelling (self adjust) when starting the car? Is it moving up then down or down then up? I seems to remember before having this auto headlight problem, my headlights would point up then adjust down, but now it moves down first then up.
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