Automatic headlight sensor
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Automatic headlight sensor
Quick question guys. My automatic headlights only come on when it's really dark. I would like them to come on when it's lighter outside. I know the sensor is adjustable. I took it to Lexus and they hooked the car up to a handheld computer, which told them that the sensor was set to normal. They told me they could adjust it to Light 1, Light 2, Dark 1 or Dark 2, but they didn't know which setting would provide the most sensitivity. I would assume one of the "Light" settings would be the way to go, but I'm not sure, and, in any event, don't know whether Light 1 or more or less sensitive than Light 2. Anyone know the answer?
Surprised the Lexus dealership doesn't know. . .
Here are the options:
DARK2/DARK1/NORMAL/LIGHT1/LIGHT2
(See attachment for other options you can adjust).
Anyways, from a logic standpoint, I would guess that it's Light1 that you'd want for a little more sensitivity, and Light2 for most sensitivity (that is, with Light2, it will turn on the earliest vs. the other settings; and Dark 2 would turn on the latest). If it's wrong, have the dealer change it the other way.
Here are the options:
DARK2/DARK1/NORMAL/LIGHT1/LIGHT2
(See attachment for other options you can adjust).
Anyways, from a logic standpoint, I would guess that it's Light1 that you'd want for a little more sensitivity, and Light2 for most sensitivity (that is, with Light2, it will turn on the earliest vs. the other settings; and Dark 2 would turn on the latest). If it's wrong, have the dealer change it the other way.
Last edited by SeattleGS400; Apr 30, 2004 at 01:39 PM.
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Photo sensor is on the top front edge of the dash (looks like a button). Confirm your settings by covering the sensor (For your dealer: If you have to hide/cover the sensor more, for the lights to turn on, the setting is for more light 
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good day, i am having issues with footwell led not getting brighter not only that i noticed when i turn the light on under the mirror there is this tiny light shines to shiftier that wasn't on nether not sure what went wrong can someone help me is it the sensor
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