APG
Member Since: 12 Oct 2008
Location: Yorkshire
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One feature I would like are the auto headlights.
Do any of you know whether it is possible to retro fit the auto lights on a 2005 TDV6 S...?
Given the vast wealth of info on here I am sure someone must have tried it.
Just about to add some fog lamps so may as well do them both at once if possible.
Thanks all, Allan
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 23rd Oct 2008 12:13 am |
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darrind
Member Since: 04 Jul 2008
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Spooky - I was just about to post the same thing!
I have the switch with the auto setting, as I am also just about to do the foglamp upgrade, as well as headlamp wash and front pdc sensors courtesy of a new bumper from Slimer.
A list of parts reqd. would be useful
Cheers
Darrin Must stop buying shiny toys....
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| 23rd Oct 2008 12:22 am |
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AndrewW
Member Since: 06 Aug 2007
Location: Saddleworth
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Auto headlights can be a pain - slow to come on in a tunnel, perhaps, but mostly coming on as you approach a junction and the Astra/BMW on the left pulls out because you flashed him 
I have it and don't use it.
I have the foglights, which are useful about one day per year, in fog, but not for much else. 
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| 23rd Oct 2008 12:33 am |
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Renny
Member Since: 30 May 2006
Location: Fife, Scotland
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Why do you wan auto headlamps? Is it too much trouble to turn the switch  ?
I've never used them bacause I tend to switch the lights on earlier than the auto setting. The only time they came on was when I was in a multi-storey and I'd alread switched sides on. I tend to switch headlamps on if there is enough rain to have the wipers on constant (mind you I do use auto-wipers  ), or if the light drops. With a light or silver car I use the lights more than with a bright/strong coloured car. Renny Thomson
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| 23rd Oct 2008 8:33 am |
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NHR
Member Since: 13 Dec 2007
Location: Warsaw
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I never use them either. We have to have headlights on all the time here anyway so I do have the feature enabled which causes them to come on when I turn on the ignition.
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| 23rd Oct 2008 8:39 am |
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catweasel
Member Since: 05 May 2006
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Renny wrote:Why do you wan auto headlamps? Is it too much trouble to turn the switch ?
yes you can do things manually like the wipers and lights but why even ask this question, why should you have to do it manually. if you had an auto gearbox and had to change it manually would you accept that ? you pay for something and no matter how trivial it is you expect it to work. so why the f##k dont they and why cant people express their dissappointment either.
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| 23rd Oct 2008 8:48 am |
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Bodsy
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CW's had a bad day...
I use the Auto headlights all the time. The reason........? Because I can!
Occassionally they don't come on when you think you coiuld do with them, around dusk but I've found them quick to react when entering a tunnel, no problems.
Not sure if they can be retro fitted as you need the sensors (they MAY) already be there if you are lucky! Bodsys Brake Bible
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| 23rd Oct 2008 8:54 am |
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catweasel
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no not had a bad day, just posting an observation. people are getting knocked more and more for wanting something to work and why shouldnt they. mine work fine (lights) and recently in the UK the hire cars I had did not have any issues with these tasks so why on such an expensive vehicle cant they get it to do as it says on the tin.
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| 23rd Oct 2008 9:18 am |
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NHR
Member Since: 13 Dec 2007
Location: Warsaw
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Of course, if it's there it should work correctly. There is no excuse for dodgy kit in such an expensive car. For example, I don't think my FBH has ever worked - something to check at the fitrst service in a couple of months time.
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| 23rd Oct 2008 9:30 am |
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darrind
Member Since: 04 Jul 2008
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Big issue for me is that I have other cars where the headlamps come on when the car fires up, or come on automatically when it gets dim, as I have the setting on the switch, i am wondering what else needs to be put in or enabled to allow the lights to work automatically.
Also when SWMBO or other people use the car at night and turn the headlight dial all the way round - as it has Auto as the last position they could turn the lights on and then off again.
The auto on/off function isnt that important its' more a safety issue.
If the auto function is so crap I would be quite happy for the lights to come on when the ignition was live, and turn off when powered down - without the annoying bongs.
Any (constructive) info would be appreciated Must stop buying shiny toys....
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| 23rd Oct 2008 9:48 am |
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BORDER ROVER
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I have the auto lights but don't use them as i found when i had my first D3 that they didn't come on quick enough when entering tunnels or when it appeared that the light levels outside seemed dark enough, probably the light setting on the sensor. However if all the bits are in place i would say it must be possible to get them retrofitted. The many years in my job, i always put my headlights on as soon as i am out in the car. Sunk into me at an early age for road safety. POT NOODLE NAVIGATION CHALLENGE 2010 WINNER
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| 23rd Oct 2008 9:53 am |
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Bodsy
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Darrind, Why didn't you just buy a fully set up HSE of the G4 variety in the first place 
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| 23rd Oct 2008 9:54 am |
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darrind
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Hindsight is a wonderful thing Bodsy.
However I do still need to know whether the lights can be made to come on when the headlamp switch is positioned in the Auto position - I aint fussed wether they come on only when the ambient light dims, or stay on all the time. its a bit of a worry that there is a position on the light switch that would appear to allow the lights to work, but doesn't in reality. Must stop buying shiny toys....
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| 23rd Oct 2008 10:02 am |
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Bodsy
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The activation is by the light sensor both on the dash and (ISTR) on the centre speaker in the middle of the dash.
There MAY be a way to enable 'daytime driving lights' by your dealer (or perhaps TFC?) as it's a legal requirement in some countries.
IF you have all the connectors in the right place, & it doesn't require a 'software' update then I can't think why it won't work.
I seem to have missed it, but do you ALREADY have the Auto setting on your light switch? & was it an update you did yourself or came like it from the dealer when you bought it? (if you got it from a LR dealer then I'd go back & tell them it doesn't work) Bodsys Brake Bible
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| 23rd Oct 2008 10:21 am |
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NHR
Member Since: 13 Dec 2007
Location: Warsaw
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Daytime drving lights certainly may be enabled by the dealer - it's in the user manual. I only need to turn my lights on by the switch once it's too dark to read the instrument panel.
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| 23rd Oct 2008 10:34 am |
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