So I'm pretty sure something isn't right or they may be a fault somewhere but any comments are welcome as always.
I have auto lights (factory fitted) with the bi-xenons on my B7. I'm pretty sure the AUTO symbol shown in the image below used to permanently illuminate orange/yellow when in auto mode, regardless of whether the headlights were on/off (correct me if I am wrong). I have noticed however it no longer illuminates (as shown below) and my headlights seem to always be on when in auto (although it has been quite cloudy over the last couple of days).
I attempted to shine some light on the light sensor (windscreen side) using an LED workshop lamp (quite bright) in an attempt to try and get the headlights to switch off (this was outside when it was dark however) whilst in auto but no luck. Auto wipers and rear view dimming function correctly and all other light switch positions work fine too. No bulb errors, and the small LED on the knob of the switch flashes on ignition (bulb error checks) as it should. Follow me home lights and DRLs also work as they should (i.e. follow me home lights won't come on during daylight), which is why I think my headlights stay permanently on in AUTO too as I thought if the follow me home lights don't operate there is enough light detected to prevent the headlights from coming on when driving (but I may be wrong).
I have noticed however, if I come back to the car after a couple of hours and start it as per normal procedure the "AUTO" will illuminate orange/yellow. But as soon as you drive off it will go out.
I know it really isn't a big deal at the end of the day and I can still control my lighting manually, but things like this really bug me and I'd love to get down to the bottom of it. Just wanted to know if anybody is/has experienced a similar issue themselves.
Thanks in advance, Az.
I have auto lights (factory fitted) with the bi-xenons on my B7. I'm pretty sure the AUTO symbol shown in the image below used to permanently illuminate orange/yellow when in auto mode, regardless of whether the headlights were on/off (correct me if I am wrong). I have noticed however it no longer illuminates (as shown below) and my headlights seem to always be on when in auto (although it has been quite cloudy over the last couple of days).
I attempted to shine some light on the light sensor (windscreen side) using an LED workshop lamp (quite bright) in an attempt to try and get the headlights to switch off (this was outside when it was dark however) whilst in auto but no luck. Auto wipers and rear view dimming function correctly and all other light switch positions work fine too. No bulb errors, and the small LED on the knob of the switch flashes on ignition (bulb error checks) as it should. Follow me home lights and DRLs also work as they should (i.e. follow me home lights won't come on during daylight), which is why I think my headlights stay permanently on in AUTO too as I thought if the follow me home lights don't operate there is enough light detected to prevent the headlights from coming on when driving (but I may be wrong).
I have noticed however, if I come back to the car after a couple of hours and start it as per normal procedure the "AUTO" will illuminate orange/yellow. But as soon as you drive off it will go out.
I know it really isn't a big deal at the end of the day and I can still control my lighting manually, but things like this really bug me and I'd love to get down to the bottom of it. Just wanted to know if anybody is/has experienced a similar issue themselves.
Thanks in advance, Az.