Adjusting the auto-on headlights?
#1
06-09-2009, 04:53 PM
Adjusting the auto-on headlights?
I'd like to have my headlights turn on a bit sooner than they do now, based on the level of darkness (or lack of light - not sure what is measured). I imagine the down-and-dirty way is to place a small piece of black tape over part of the light sensor on the dash (pretty sure it's the on on the pass. side) and change the amount covered until I'm satisfied.
I'd like to know if anyone is aware of how the circuit is regulated and if there are any adjustments available. Honestly, I doubt it as I'd bet the circuit is fixed and is totally dependent on the sensor voltage changing. But, it never hurts to ask
Thanks!
Bob
I'd like to know if anyone is aware of how the circuit is regulated and if there are any adjustments available. Honestly, I doubt it as I'd bet the circuit is fixed and is totally dependent on the sensor voltage changing. But, it never hurts to ask
Thanks!
Bob
#3
06-10-2009, 09:49 AM
Re: Adjusting the auto-on headlights?
Yes, that'll be the way I go. I did find out that the circuit is adjustable with a Consult III - the newest tool that Nissan uses for 2007+ vehicles. There are 4 modes available:
MODE 1
MODE 1
Normal
Chances are I won't get access to one of these
Thanks!
Bob
MODE 2 More sensitive setting than normal setting (Turns ON earlier than normal operation.)
MODE 3 More sensitive setting than MODE 2 (Turns ON earlier than MODE 2.)
MODE 4 Less sensitive setting than normal setting (Turns ON later than normal operation.)MODE 3 More sensitive setting than MODE 2 (Turns ON earlier than MODE 2.)
Chances are I won't get access to one of these
Thanks!
Bob
#5
06-10-2009, 11:12 AM
Re: Adjusting the auto-on headlights?
If you get a nice mechanic, they might do it for you for free
#6
06-10-2009, 12:12 PM
Re: Adjusting the auto-on headlights?
The black tape would result in daytime running lights right? They would still turn off when the car is turned off.
I don't know why I didn't think about this before (2 years ago when we bought our NAH
) as I am a strong believer in daytime running lights and was frustrated that the NAH didn't have that option.
The only caveat to using this method, even using auto-on headlights, is to make sure you do turn the car off. When we first got our car my wife left it at the airport for a week and apparently didn't turn the car off in her hurry to catch the shuttle terminal. We returned to find the battery dead AND the gas gauge on empty. The attendant told us that at night the headlights came on and the gas engine would come on periodically to recharge the battery. Finally hit empty and the gas engine would not restart. It was rather difficult to jump-start, to say the least.
I don't know why I didn't think about this before (2 years ago when we bought our NAH
) as I am a strong believer in daytime running lights and was frustrated that the NAH didn't have that option. The only caveat to using this method, even using auto-on headlights, is to make sure you do turn the car off. When we first got our car my wife left it at the airport for a week and apparently didn't turn the car off in her hurry to catch the shuttle terminal. We returned to find the battery dead AND the gas gauge on empty. The attendant told us that at night the headlights came on and the gas engine would come on periodically to recharge the battery. Finally hit empty and the gas engine would not restart. It was rather difficult to jump-start, to say the least.
Re: Adjusting the auto-on headlights?
#8
06-10-2009, 12:19 PM
Re: Adjusting the auto-on headlights?
The black tape would result in daytime running lights right? They would still turn off when the car is turned off.
I don't know why I didn't think about this before (2 years ago when we bought our NAH) as I am a strong believer in daytime running lights and was frustrated that the NAH didn't have that option.
The only caveat to using this method, even using auto-on headlights, is to make sure you do turn the car off. When we first got our car my wife left it at the airport for a week and apparently didn't turn the car off in her hurry to catch the shuttle terminal. We returned to find the battery dead AND the gas gauge on empty. The attendant told us that at night the headlights came on and the gas engine would come on periodically to recharge the battery. Finally hit empty and the gas engine would not restart. It was rather difficult to jump-start, to say the least.
I don't know why I didn't think about this before (2 years ago when we bought our NAH
) as I am a strong believer in daytime running lights and was frustrated that the NAH didn't have that option. The only caveat to using this method, even using auto-on headlights, is to make sure you do turn the car off. When we first got our car my wife left it at the airport for a week and apparently didn't turn the car off in her hurry to catch the shuttle terminal. We returned to find the battery dead AND the gas gauge on empty. The attendant told us that at night the headlights came on and the gas engine would come on periodically to recharge the battery. Finally hit empty and the gas engine would not restart. It was rather difficult to jump-start, to say the least.
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