New Galaxy, Autolights?

[g4hlf]

Hi all.

 

I have a new Galaxy Ghia which has the autolights option. I only picked the car up on Friday and have observed the behaviour of the autolights over the last few days. There is no problem with the lights coming on in the evening as the ambient light level drops but what I have noticed is that when I go to work in the morning (7.15am) they come straight away even on the bright mornings we have had the so far this week. Once on they seem reluctant to go off so for example I can drive the 12 miles into work and the headlights are still on. When I stop at work if I turn the ignition off and back on again the lights remain off. Seems like the hysterisis is set high and I wondered if this is normal behaviour? I suspect this might be normal and avoid the lights repeatedly switching off/on with the bias been towards on?

 

Be interested to hear anyone else

[matt1003]

the sensor for your auto lights and auto wipers is on the windscreen

if the screen is dirty it will bring the lights as well

matt

[Squishy]

I had the same issue especially when I came out of tunnels or dark areas into daylight, the lights remained on untill the engine was turned off which reset them.

Keeping the Windscreen clean seemed to work for me as well.

 

I also have BiXenon static and bending lights these are great in the dark for corners and drives one of the better features.

[g4hlf]

I had the same issue especially when I came out of tunnels or dark areas into daylight, the lights remained on untill the engine was turned off which reset them.

Keeping the Windscreen clean seemed to work for me as well.

 

I also have BiXenon static and bending lights these are great in the dark for corners and drives one of the better features.

 

Thanks Squishy,

 

I did clean the screen around the sensor and the vehivle ssems to have been left with a coat of something having not been cleaned very well on delivery. Today there turned off on the way into work so I am happy now. I assume they have a high degree of hysterisis to avoid them turning on/off all the time with the bias been towards staying on.

 

Did not go for the clever headlight option, maybe next time!

 

I find the auto wipers are really clever, first time I have had these but they work really well.

[Squishy]

You have to be careful with the rain sensor and not leave it on all the time. In fine weather if a fly hits the screen it can set the wipers off and cause scratches

I only turn mine on when it starts then let it control the speed depending on the rain amount then turn it off after it stops.