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FredU
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Post by FredU »

Why does the headlamp switch automatically revert to the auto settting each time you start the car?

Switched to off, only for next time it is back in auto, anoyying.
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Wdf76
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Post by Wdf76 »

Switched off by pushing stalk only?

Try-

Main menu>settings>vehicle>lighting

Uncheck box auto highbeam.

Mine stays off. Though not sure why you'd want this. It's useful.
FredU
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Post by FredU »

Apologies may be wrongly phrased. I mean the rotary light switch on the dash. Turned to the off position. Turn off engine etc then next start up the switch is illuminated in the auto position
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Wdf76
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Post by Wdf76 »

Ahh I see... Sorry, misread. Not noticed that one. I've always just left the headlamp dial in auto position. If the car thinks the lights should be on, I'll not argue.
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Post by PaulD »

FredU wrote: Thu Apr 02, 2020 7:15 pm Apologies may be wrongly phrased. I mean the rotary light switch on the dash. Turned to the off position. Turn off engine etc then next start up the switch is illuminated in the auto position
I don,t see a problem in that , especialy with led lighting it doesn,t take much energy.

Added bennefit is you can,t drive of in the dark without your lights on . :D
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Wdf76
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Post by Wdf76 »

I think it's a safety feature for cars with auto lights. I used to see a lot of people just driving about with DRLs on and no rear lights at all.
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Post by PaulD »

Wdf76 wrote: Fri Apr 03, 2020 7:49 am I think it's a safety feature for cars with auto lights. I used to see a lot of people just driving about with DRLs on and no rear lights at all.
I think they should let the taillights come on ..... together with the DRLS.

Shouldn,t be to difficult technical and It is all led light ayway :D
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FredU
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Post by FredU »

If that's the case, why bother with the switch? I must be old school. Prefer to be able to judge when lights should be on not some random sensor.
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PaulD
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Post by PaulD »

FredU wrote: Fri Apr 03, 2020 12:55 pm If that's the case, why bother with the switch? I must be old school. Prefer to be able to judge when lights should be on not some random sensor.
Maybe you can ask your dealer to cut a few wires so it doesn,t work anymore :roll:
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