RZR Member 30 Member For: 12y 9m Posted 31/05/12 01:49 AM Share Posted 31/05/12 01:49 AM Hi,My '05 BF has the auto headlight stick, but when I put it on auto it does nothing. Even in the dark. Was wondering if there was a common fault that usually stops them from working, I.e. fuse, dud sensor etc.Cheers,Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
senna_T Forged Member Lifetime Members 15,818 Member For: 17y 11m 16d Gender: Male Location: SW Sydney Posted 31/05/12 01:53 AM Share Posted 31/05/12 01:53 AM It can be the combo switch itself, the sensor is usually good - do the dash lights and headlights work on the other positions of the switch? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RZR Member 30 Member For: 12y 9m Posted 31/05/12 02:39 AM Author Share Posted 31/05/12 02:39 AM Yes, lights and dash work when its on parkers and headlights, its only the 'auto' part that it doesnt work on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
senna_T Forged Member Lifetime Members 15,818 Member For: 17y 11m 16d Gender: Male Location: SW Sydney Posted 31/05/12 06:15 AM Share Posted 31/05/12 06:15 AM I would say its the combo switch... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wenier Donating Members 1,736 Member For: 15y 6d Gender: Male Location: Christchurch, New Zealand Posted 31/05/12 06:38 AM Share Posted 31/05/12 06:38 AM (edited) If you pull the steering column surround off youll probably find that the wire has broken that attaches to the auto function. This is a common problem and can happen to either auto or other light functions as it appears the wiring was a bit short and ends up folded around a corner which causes the break. This is the combo switch that Senna is talking about.If your handy with a soldering iron you can fix yourself.Check this thread out, http://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/75503-instrument-lights-dropping-out-when-using-indicators/page__p__1117569__hl__lights%20wiring__fromsearch__1#entry1117569 Edited 31/05/12 06:42 AM by Wenier 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RZR Member 30 Member For: 12y 9m Posted 31/05/12 09:56 PM Author Share Posted 31/05/12 09:56 PM Thankyou very much for that information..I did search auto light issue but it didnt bring anything up for me...I will check this out tonight and fix it up if its bad! Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RZR Member 30 Member For: 12y 9m Posted 06/06/12 09:00 PM Author Share Posted 06/06/12 09:00 PM Fixed! Thanks. Was a broken wire. Simple solder job to get it back working again thanks guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Bille Member 22 Member For: 12y 10m 29d Gender: Male Posted 07/08/12 05:25 AM Share Posted 07/08/12 05:25 AM Today my auto headlights have just decided to stay on, the other 3 functions on the stalk work finebut when in auto in broad daylight my headlights are on...any info on that guys? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1600dave Donating Members 872 Member For: 14y 14d Posted 07/08/12 05:45 AM Share Posted 07/08/12 05:45 AM Mine did that the other day when I had my trailer on, disconnected it and they started working fine again.Didn't bother to investigate why. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wenier Donating Members 1,736 Member For: 15y 6d Gender: Male Location: Christchurch, New Zealand Posted 07/08/12 06:58 AM Share Posted 07/08/12 06:58 AM Do you have something covering the light sensor up the front of dash near the windscreen as that will cause it, or the sensor could be stuffed I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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