djeuch
Member
This may work on other Ford trucks... please let me know if you have a similar setup.
I have always had the complaint that the automatic headlights don't turn on early enough... it has to be downright dark for them to turn on - probably 30-60 minutes after when I would like them on.
Ford has NO adjustment for this.
The simple change is to unplug the photo sensor (and thus also the red flashing alarm LED) and the lights always come on, but under bright sunlight, you can't see the dash any more.
Thus, the idea was born - what about a resistor to modify the photo cell sensitivity?
Once I took it apart, I came up with a much easier idea.
Required tools:
flathead screndriver (to pry the piece out)
Some sort of pliers
(optional) 1/4 in. hex screwdriver (can use pliers)
One hole punch (not the tool - the actual paper hole left over!)
Instructions:
First pry off the panel that holds the flashing red LED and photo sensor.
Use a screwdriver (short) and gently pry it up - clips are on the sides
Closeup
Screwdriver points to the plastic retaining clip - push it in to remove the connector
Remove the two hex screws to release the box from the trim piece.
I have always had the complaint that the automatic headlights don't turn on early enough... it has to be downright dark for them to turn on - probably 30-60 minutes after when I would like them on.
Ford has NO adjustment for this.
The simple change is to unplug the photo sensor (and thus also the red flashing alarm LED) and the lights always come on, but under bright sunlight, you can't see the dash any more.
Thus, the idea was born - what about a resistor to modify the photo cell sensitivity?
Once I took it apart, I came up with a much easier idea.
Required tools:
flathead screndriver (to pry the piece out)
Some sort of pliers
(optional) 1/4 in. hex screwdriver (can use pliers)
One hole punch (not the tool - the actual paper hole left over!)
Instructions:
First pry off the panel that holds the flashing red LED and photo sensor.
Use a screwdriver (short) and gently pry it up - clips are on the sides
Closeup
Screwdriver points to the plastic retaining clip - push it in to remove the connector
Remove the two hex screws to release the box from the trim piece.