Automatic Light Switch

[redsho]

I now have Daytime Running Lights :evil_gri:
I think it is not working properly. When I start the car in early morning w/ plenty of light, the light still comes on automatically. I tried cleaning the little plastic sensor on the dashboard, turned auto light on & off, and the light still comes on. Does the problem lie elsewhere? Or should I just leave it :evil_gri:

 

[SHOZ123]

So the lights are only off when the car is off? What year do you have?

Here is some info from the '93 Helm.

Headlamp Delay System--Autolamp

The autolamp system provides light sensitive automatic on-off control of the exterior lamps normally controlled by the regular headlamp switch. This system also provides increased visibility for occupants leaving the vehicle. The autolamp system keeps the lamps on for a preselected period of time after the ignition is turned off. The preselected time lapse can be adjusted by the operator up to approximately 3 minutes.

The system consists of a light sensitive photocell/amplifier assembly, one dual-coil relay, and a time-delay control which includes an ON/OFF switch. Connections to the vehicle lamps parallel the regular headlamp switch connections, requiring the headlamp switch be turned to the OFF position for the automatic control feature.

In normal operation, the system will turn the exterior lamps on when the natural outside light available to the photocell decreases below a predetermined level, such as at sunset. Also, the lamps will automatically turn off when the level of outside light exceeds a predetermined level during daylight hours.

The system photocell/amplifier assembly is mounted under the RH speaker grille. The photocell must always be exposed to outside light to function properly.

Do not place any items in the RH corner of the windshield which may block light to the photocell.

The autolamp control sliding switch is located to the left of the steering wheel in the lower finish panel. The autolamp system is functional for automatic operation when the on-off control is moved from the OFF position. The closer the control is moved toward the max-delay, the longer the lamps will stay on after the ignition is turned off.

Turning on the headlamp switch will override the autolamp. Automatic operation will not be possible until the regular headlamp switch is turned off.

 

[redsho]

So the lights are only off when the car is off? What year do you have?

Here is some info from the '93 Helm.

That would be correct! It's a 95.

 

[SHOZ123]

Sounds like the auto lamp relay is stuck.

If you don't use auto lamps then give it the big yank. Other than that you will have to begin troubleshooting the system.

 

[redsho]

Sounds like the auto lamp relay is stuck.

If you don't use auto lamps then give it the big yank. Other than that you will have to begin troubleshooting the system.

Acutally, I use it all the time I never manually turn the lights on ever since about 2 years ago. The reason is because I forgot to turn light off one day & completely drained my battery & I was stuck at work for several hours in blistering cold :jpshakeh: Aint happening again with auto-light.