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Auto lamp sensor dead?

I think there may be a problem with my auto lamp sensor...it's supposed to switch the headlights on when it detects darkness, but mine puts the headlights on all the time...anyone else have this problem, and know how to fix it?
1988 Cougar LS - Cinnabar/Rose Quartz Metallic two tone - 3.8 V6 - Rescue
1988 Cougar LS - Cinnabar/Rose Quartz Metallic two tone - 5.0 V8 - Survivor

Auto lamp sensor dead?

Reply #1
Is the light sensor window on top of the dash dirty?

Auto lamp sensor dead?

Reply #2
is that what that little square insert in the center of the dash for?  i was wondering what that was...that would explain it actualy...i have my licence plate in te front window right over top of that piece :P
1988 Cougar LS - Cinnabar/Rose Quartz Metallic two tone - 3.8 V6 - Rescue
1988 Cougar LS - Cinnabar/Rose Quartz Metallic two tone - 5.0 V8 - Survivor

 

Auto lamp sensor dead?

Reply #3
You found the problem.