Autolamp (headlight) issue

nickn269 · 01-13-2011, 04:13 PM

I drive an 08 Explorer Eddie Bauer and it has the autolamp equiped. I keep it switched here all the time and it turns on when it gets dark...or maybe it turns off when it gets light...not sure which setting it's set to now (explained briefly in the manual but doesn't say how to switch between settings).

Anyway, my problem is I think it gets too dark outside before the autolight decides to switch on. I'd like it to switch on for light overcast type daylight. As it is now it gets darker than I like before it switches.

Can I tweak the sensor? Where is the sensor? Is there a new module I can use?

Any help is appreciated.

*A Wise Guy* · 01-13-2011, 05:10 PM

The sensor is located in the middle of the dash with the red blinky light.

waskly · 01-13-2011, 05:47 PM

its a sun load sensor, i guess if you tint it, it will pickup faster, just how much....

nickn269 · 01-13-2011, 05:49 PM

EXCELLENT idea...I did some photography in los angeles and still have some filters and gels. I'll put together something with some density and help fog the sensor a bit.

Great idea!

01-13-2011, 04:13 PM	#1
nickn269 Wannabe Elite Explorer Plainwell, MI 2008 Ford Explorer Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 14 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Autolamp (headlight) issue I drive an 08 Explorer Eddie Bauer and it has the autolamp equiped. I keep it switched here all the time and it turns on when it gets dark...or maybe it turns off when it gets light...not sure which setting it's set to now (explained briefly in the manual but doesn't say how to switch between settings). Anyway, my problem is I think it gets too dark outside before the autolight decides to switch on. I'd like it to switch on for light overcast type daylight. As it is now it gets darker than I like before it switches. Can I tweak the sensor? Where is the sensor? Is there a new module I can use? Any help is appreciated.

01-13-2011, 05:10 PM	#2
A Wise Guy Translator Extraordinaire McHenry, IL. '06 Limited Dark Cherry Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,727 Vehicle Specs	The sensor is located in the middle of the dash with the red blinky light. __________________ '06 Limited V8 Style K&N 77 Series Metal Intake, Magnaflow Cat Back, X-Cal 2, Tint up front... Searching and Posting starts here: http://www.albinoblacksheep.com/flash/posting

01-13-2011, 05:47 PM	#3
waskly Wannabe Elite Explorer Crooklyn NY! Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 2,190 Vehicle Specs	its a sun load sensor, i guess if you tint it, it will pickup faster, just how much....

01-13-2011, 05:49 PM	#4
nickn269 Wannabe Elite Explorer Plainwell, MI 2008 Ford Explorer Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 14 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	EXCELLENT idea...I did some photography in los angeles and still have some filters and gels. I'll put together something with some density and help fog the sensor a bit. Great idea!