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Is the auto headlight sensor working as normal?

Is the auto headlight sensor working as normal?

Yes, the auto headlight sensor does work as normal. Tested several times now as I’d read that was a possible cause. The signal lights also blink when I unlock/lock the truck. The DRL lamps come on with them, and stay lit for 10 or so seconds after the signal lights go out. Backup lights stay on solid like the DRL’s for the same time duration.

Why are the headlights always on in my truck?

Re: Headlights are always on and I cant turn them off. Won’t have any adverse effects. The light sensor in the truck is basically a variable resistor – the resistance changes based on the amount of ambient light.

Is the headlight sensor on my Silverado working?

Yes, the auto headlight sensor does work as normal. Tested several times now as I’d read that was a possible cause. The signal lights also blink when I unlock/lock the truck.

What to do if your headlights are always on?

Plug C3 back into the BCM. Start the truck and make sure the lights are off. Throw a dark towel or something over the light sensor on the dash and verify the lights stay off. Try your light switch that has probably never been used and that’s it! Takes about 5 minutes. Re: Headlights are always on and I cant turn them off.

Yes, the auto headlight sensor does work as normal. Tested several times now as I’d read that was a possible cause. The signal lights also blink when I unlock/lock the truck. The DRL lamps come on with them, and stay lit for 10 or so seconds after the signal lights go out. Backup lights stay on solid like the DRL’s for the same time duration.

Re: Headlights are always on and I cant turn them off. Won’t have any adverse effects. The light sensor in the truck is basically a variable resistor – the resistance changes based on the amount of ambient light.

Yes, the auto headlight sensor does work as normal. Tested several times now as I’d read that was a possible cause. The signal lights also blink when I unlock/lock the truck.

Plug C3 back into the BCM. Start the truck and make sure the lights are off. Throw a dark towel or something over the light sensor on the dash and verify the lights stay off. Try your light switch that has probably never been used and that’s it! Takes about 5 minutes. Re: Headlights are always on and I cant turn them off.

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Ruth Doyle