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Old 03-04-2021 | 04:07 PM
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This morning was a very sunny day, but I noticed my headlights stayed on for 10 to 15 minutes after pulling out of my garage. Then went out automatically. This has happened a few times. Anyone else experience this.
Old 03-04-2021 | 05:55 PM
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It is the light sensor coming on then off once it gets to bright sunlight for a few minutes. should also come back on when you pull into your garage. Your running lights will be on all the time I believe in the 992 as well, so there will always be light.
Old 03-04-2021 | 06:00 PM
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Originally Posted by patentguy
This morning was a very sunny day, but I noticed my headlights stayed on for 10 to 15 minutes after pulling out of my garage. Then went out automatically. This has happened a few times. Anyone else experience this.
YES, I hav experienced this. When it happens it seems impossible to turn them off manually. Must wait for an auto turn-off. Frustrating.
Old 03-04-2021 | 07:21 PM
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More than just a few minutes. Other times it correctly turns light on in a tunnel and then right off when back in the light. It is a bit odd. One more thing to live with for the joy of driving the car.
Old 03-04-2021 | 10:16 PM
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Mine does the same, but why is this a problem??
Old 03-06-2021 | 01:32 AM
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They also stay on in extreme sun angles. I think this is by design. Increases visibility for oncoming cars.
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Originally Posted by Hormazd Dalal
They also stay on in extreme sun angles. I think this is by design. Increases visibility for oncoming cars.
This seems to tie with my experience as I have only experienced the stay on shortly after sun rise.
Old 03-06-2021 | 12:24 PM
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Originally Posted by mathus7
This seems to tie with my experience as I have only experienced the stay on shortly after sun rise.
Same with me - late in the afternoon.
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Sensitive sensors on both my 2020’s no big deal. In th he morning mine will stay on for 1/2 hr and I’need sunglasses.



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