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Old Aug 20, 2011 | 08:44 AM
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First off, two days of searching has been done. If I somehow missed something, please point me in the right direction.

I ran into a problem with my DRL's, all of a sudden they do not function. All the lights work, HID, high, and wedge.
While in auto mode the lights will not turn off during the daytime, I believe it to be a bad ambient light sensor or associated fuse/relay. I have yet to go tunnel blasting to see if the cluster brightens and dims.

Please help with the troubleshooting of this gremlin.

Cheers.
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Old Aug 20, 2011 | 09:15 AM
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The sensor is located on the driver's side dash next to the glass. Check to see if it's blocked.
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Not blocked, clear as day.
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try checking the fuses.
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All fuses associated with the lights have been checked. Is there a fuse for the sensor? I looked into the owners manual with no avail.

Is C-Best available for download on the internet? I have an open port ecu cable from my evolution days. I'd like to look at the sensitivity setting. I would like to not go to the dealer on this one.
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Did you check the 3 relays? 2 are on the driver's fender and the 3rd(main) is by the glove box.
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I'm in the process of doing the relays now, Thanks guys. Keep the suggestions coming.
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