Headlights do not shut off
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Headlights do not shut off
Where is the sensor for the headlights to automatically turn off. They do not shut off in any position automatically
Last edited by lexman52; Apr 26, 2017 at 07:11 PM.
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Did a bit of searching and found this thread for a different model:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...-shut-off.html
The following looks like a possible solution to what you're describing:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...-shut-off.html
The following looks like a possible solution to what you're describing:
Picked up my vehicle today, here's what got done. "Found left front door courtesy light switch sticking at times and not seeing drivers door opening, causing light to not turn off at times. Rec new courtesy light switch left front door". So that's what got replaced my courtesy light switch, from what I can read the vehicle was never picking up that I had exited it, therefore maintaining the lights on. I' haven't driven the vehicle at night yet but once I do I'll see if the issue has been resolved. All work was under warranty, however the WO states this job (labor and parts) came out to $43.68 that's good news if you have no warranty.
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There are also ways to change at what light level's the sensor must be at the activate and de-activate the headlights/dash-illumination. Google "customize function diagnostic program card" for more info. You need to go to a Lexus/Toyota dealer (or similar) to change these settings.
Edit: I dont have an 04-06 so i cant say for certain if its the same location. I wouldn't be surprised if it is though.
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My 04 UL has the "little black bubble/dot thing" at the same place. Regarding auto turn off, the car won't turn off the lights if there is a door or trunk lid open. It assumes you are not through with the car and doesn't want to shut down and leave you in the dark for instance. It will shut down after a programed wait after the last door is shut.
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UPDATE: So when I took the rubber piece of there was no 10mm bolt holding it tight took the bolt out of the rear door put it in the front and PRESTO the front interior light came on. Opened rear door and no rear light. So with out that 10mm bolt in it is not grounded. Headlights go off automatically. aLL THIS TIME TRYING TO FIGURE OUT THIS LIGHT PROBLEM ALL IT WAS WAS A BOLT. All is good.
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UPDATE: So when I took the rubber piece of there was no 10mm bolt holding it tight took the bolt out of the rear door put it in the front and PRESTO the front interior light came on. Opened rear door and no rear light. So with out that 10mm bolt in it is not grounded. Headlights go off automatically. aLL THIS TIME TRYING TO FIGURE OUT THIS LIGHT PROBLEM ALL IT WAS WAS A BOLT. All is good.
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