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SN
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I seem to have acquired a new problem. Jumped in the D3 yesterday at 7 (it having been parked on the drive since Monday night) and even though it was still bright the auto lights came on 
I drove to Birmingham and back last night in the dark so couldn't be sure.
I drove to work this morning and the auto lights are back on again in bright daylight
First - where is the sensor? Is it the half marble sized blob on the dash on the corner of the speaker on the dash top under the windscreen?
Second - has anyone else seen this problem? I can't remember whether they were fine before last weekend but I'm slightly worried that I may have upset something when I had the front off (and headlights out) last week doing the nudge-bar. I know I was careful to make sure no wires were pinched or snagged under the bumper cover or behind the headlights. Also when I had to park the car in the dark, I purposely turned off the lights before turning the ignition so it wouldn't get confused by a lack of headlights. Manually the headlights work fine - I checked them. Steve N | 2008 TDV6 SE Auto  | Was 2006 TDV6 S Auto  | Club Tunisia | Am I Online?
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caverD3
Member Since: 03 Jul 2006
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sensor for auto lights and auto wipers is behind the rear view mirror.
check the winscreen here to see if it is clean.
the black button on top of the dash is the sun load sensor for the climate control air con. "A society that will trade a little liberty for a little order will lose both- and deserve neither"
Thomas Jefferson.
TDV6: Adaptive Headlights, Electronic Rear Diff, ARB Bar, Blaupunkt Speakers, JVC Powered Subwoofer, Removable Snorkel, Mitchell Bros Tow Hitch, Pioneer After Market Head Unit, Zenarc Touch Screen, In Car Sub-notebook, GPS Anntenna, Steering Wheel Control Adaptor, Remote Adjustable Supension Rod System, Taxside Dual Battery System.
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| Fri Aug 25 2006 8:23am |
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simkna
Member Since: 21 Feb 2006
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I never use auto lights - they always seemed to be on for me too. That and the fact there's no light on the dash to tell you whether they are on or off, so it's difficult to tell in some light (daytime), means they are too much hassle IMO.
A good knob twiddle has done me fine all these years...
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| Fri Aug 25 2006 8:24am |
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SN
Member Since: 03 Jan 2006
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caverD3 wrote:sensor for auto lights and auto wipers is behind the rear view mirror.
check the winscreen here to see if it is clean.
the black button on top of the dash is the sun load sensor for the climate control air con.
Doh - I should RTFM - I'll check.
simkna wrote:A good knob twiddle has done me fine all these years...
 Steve N | 2008 TDV6 SE Auto | Was 2006 TDV6 S Auto | Club Tunisia | Am I Online?
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| Fri Aug 25 2006 8:27am |
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simkna
Member Since: 21 Feb 2006
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qzdcg8 wrote:simkna wrote:A good knob twiddle has done me fine all these years...
Exactly three minutes... well done. 
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| Fri Aug 25 2006 8:31am |
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caverD3
Member Since: 03 Jul 2006
Location: Sydney
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Have you had the enhancement done yet?
I seem to remember someone saying this sorted this issue.
Mine will come on with a setting sun behind me still. "A society that will trade a little liberty for a little order will lose both- and deserve neither"
Thomas Jefferson.
TDV6: Adaptive Headlights, Electronic Rear Diff, ARB Bar, Blaupunkt Speakers, JVC Powered Subwoofer, Removable Snorkel, Mitchell Bros Tow Hitch, Pioneer After Market Head Unit, Zenarc Touch Screen, In Car Sub-notebook, GPS Anntenna, Steering Wheel Control Adaptor, Remote Adjustable Supension Rod System, Taxside Dual Battery System.
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| Fri Aug 25 2006 8:37am |
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SN
Member Since: 03 Jan 2006
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Nope - I've been looking for an excuse to go visit GS again, now's the time I think. Steve N | 2008 TDV6 SE Auto | Was 2006 TDV6 S Auto | Club Tunisia | Am I Online?
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| Fri Aug 25 2006 8:45am |
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Mossy
Member Since: 01 Jul 2005
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qzdcg8 wrote:Nope - I've been looking for an excuse to go visit GS again, now's the time I think.
To order some spots?
Sorry  just thought you might need another.  D3 HSE V8...
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| Fri Aug 25 2006 8:57am |
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LHD
Member Since: 05 Apr 2006
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simkna wrote:I never use auto lights - they always seemed to be on for me too. That and the fact there's no light on the dash to tell you whether they are on or off, so it's difficult to tell in some light (daytime), means they are too much hassle IMO.
A good knob twiddle has done me fine all these years...
Si.
The lack of dash-indication as to whether the lights are on irks me too. The missus, however, is not bothered by this.... D3/TDV6/HSE Auto/Tonga Green/Alpaca - stolen by my wife now  (and she's dinked it! )
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| Fri Aug 25 2006 10:52am |
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10forcash
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Steve, try a 'hard reset' as detailed here
TBH, i'd rather have the lights coming on 'early' than have to start wondering if they're on or off, the change in the message centre illumination level usually catches my peripheral vision anyway. I really don't care about some form of indicator, I just let them do their job
As has been mentioned before, if the auto lights don't suit (you can't please all of the people all of the time) then use the magic of 'fingers' and resort to manual override   TorqTune
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| Fri Aug 25 2006 11:00am |
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dylansdad
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I agree 100%.... as one of the reliable features you cant knock it!
now the auto wipers on the otherhand.. has anyone elses been erratic since the upgrade? in heavy rain and spray on motorway the other night they were all over the place, one min too slow then ok. I know they adjust based on amount of water, but they couldnt cope which has never happened before. 2004 TDV6 HSE Auto Zambezi Silver
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| Fri Aug 25 2006 12:19pm |
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SN
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Yep - I'm happy with my Auto wiper operation too. Steve N | 2008 TDV6 SE Auto | Was 2006 TDV6 S Auto | Club Tunisia | Am I Online?
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