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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: VWjon on 05 July 2010, 14:28

Title: Auto Lights - Wheres the Sensor
Post by: VWjon on 05 July 2010, 14:28
As the title says really, where is the light sensor located for the autolights?

I think mine may be dirty and needs a clean as takes ages for them to go off once on.

Thanks,
Title: Re: Auto Lights - Wheres the Sensor
Post by: AlanD on 05 July 2010, 14:31
The auto lights sensor is in the rear view mirror where it mounts to the screen. There is another light sensor in the passenger wing mirror but Im pretty sure thats for the auto dimming rear view mirror, Ive also got a feeling there might be another auto lights sensor in here aswell, not 100% though.

Dont know how you would go abouts cleaning it though  :undecided:
Title: Re: Auto Lights - Wheres the Sensor
Post by: VWjon on 05 July 2010, 15:13
Its when ive parked in an underground car park or garage the lights auto come on then take an age to turn off, if at all when driving around in daylight?
Title: Re: Auto Lights - Wheres the Sensor
Post by: AlanD on 05 July 2010, 15:23
Sounds like the sensor is duff as they are non-adjustable :(

I would highly doubt that its dirt on them which is causing the lights to stay on.
Title: Re: Auto Lights - Wheres the Sensor
Post by: FamilyDub on 05 July 2010, 17:45
They seem to do the opposite of whats required... on when not needed and off when needed. 

takes ages for them to go off once on.

^^^ You can turn them off yourself, you know...  :tongue:
Title: Re: Auto Lights - Wheres the Sensor
Post by: Chris MKV on 05 July 2010, 18:23
I generally leave mine on auto as it seems sensible but I often put them on earlier when I am driving - I have never felt the need to turn them off.
However last couple of trips they have come on very early.
I can't work this out at all. :undecided:
Title: Re: Auto Lights - Wheres the Sensor
Post by: nr123 on 05 July 2010, 23:54
I'm pretty sure you can adjust the sensitivity on VCDS.
Title: Re: Auto Lights - Wheres the Sensor
Post by: VWjon on 06 July 2010, 08:32
They seem to do the opposite of whats required... on when not needed and off when needed. 

takes ages for them to go off once on.

^^^ You can turn them off yourself, you know...  :tongue:

Yes I know that, but if its there then use it I say.
Title: Re: Auto Lights - Wheres the Sensor
Post by: AlanD on 06 July 2010, 10:16
I'm pretty sure you can adjust the sensitivity on VCDS.

Im pretty sure you cant.
Title: Re: Auto Lights - Wheres the Sensor
Post by: dubcruiser on 06 July 2010, 20:03
I'm pretty sure you can adjust the sensitivity on VCDS.

Im pretty sure you cant.

no I don't think you can either.... The sensor should always be clean as it's in the arc of the wipers.