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Dean



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Auto Headlight Sensor

Hello,

Does anyone know the exact position of the headlight sensor.

I have had a couple of occasions over the last few days where the headlights have not come on automatically. As soon as I set the switch to turn them on manually, then they come straight on and if I then turn the switch back to auto they stay on till I turn the ignition off or till it does get light enough for the sensors to switch them off.

I am wondering if the sensor has just been covered by a film of salt spray which is corrupting its ability to sense and wanted to check I had cleaned the correct area.

Many thanks,

Dean 2006 FFRR TDV8 Vogue
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RP123



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Hi Dean,

Its just behind the rear view mirror , plastic trim just unclips - It's also the same sensor for the auto wipers.

Cheers

RP
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Dean



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Ahhh!!! - thanks very much Very Happy

(I had assumed it was in the headlight housing - Doh!!!)

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throw a cloth over the sensor while the lights are on auto, they should come on with in a second or so.. V8 facelift Range Rover Autobiography 22" wheels.
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Dean



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Along with the lights, the Auto Wipers had also not been working.

Finally pulled my finger out and ordered a new sensor from Dan @ Duckworths (great price and arrived next day).

As suggested, unclip the housing behind the rear view mirror, unclipped the wires and lifted the 2 tabs to remove the sensors from the holder "glued" to the windscreen. Straight fit of new sensor. Whole job took less than 5 minutes and done in suit and tie.

Auto lights and wipers now working again - yeeha!!! 2006 FFRR TDV8 Vogue
2012 Discovery 4 SDV6 GS
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do you have to wear a suit and tie to do this job? Confused




















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saves getting your overalls dirty i suppose.
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I have learnt already, even with just a few months of ownership - show your Range Rover respect and it will respect you.

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