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Dec 2, 2002 | 07:47 AM

kcautodoc

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US Twilght problem

I've got a new 2002 with the twilght feature. The problem is the headlights will always stay up. It could be high noon with the sun out and there is no change. How bright does it have to be outside for this function to work. I just got it back from the dealer (last night of course) and this am with the sun up they came up again. The frustrating part is the dealer is 1-1/2 hours away and I've gone out there three times for this and other problems. Gas isn't cheap. And it looks like Ill be heading out there again.

What next,
Rich

Dec 2, 2002 | 10:17 AM

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Re: US Twilght problem (kcautodoc)

Have you tried turning off the twilight option in the OPTIONS menu.

Dec 2, 2002 | 10:41 AM

MarginalTraction

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Re: US Twilght problem (kcautodoc)

I have twilight enabled on my 02 and it works OK.
Perhaps the sensor on your car is out.

Dec 2, 2002 | 12:38 PM

phrankw

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Re: US Twilght problem (kcautodoc)

Go into your options area and adjust the sensitivity. That should fix it. We had the same problem with our 2001.

Dec 2, 2002 | 12:47 PM

MarginalTraction

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Re: US Twilght problem (kcautodoc)

Another thought; the sentinal only works when the headlight switch is off...

Dec 4, 2002 | 11:54 AM

kcautodoc

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Re: US Twilght problem (phrankw)

phrankw,

My options section lets me change the amount of time the lights stay on but not the sensitivity of how bright it needs to be in order for them to turn on or off. Am I missing something or is this something they changed since 2001?

Thanks, Rich

Dec 4, 2002 | 02:03 PM

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Re: US Twilght problem (kcautodoc)

if it bugs ya that much, turn off that option and use the switch... you cannot adjust how much light is not required before the twilight system comes on. the only adjustment is for how long the lights stay on after you turn off the car..