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Sep 24, 2015 | 07:58 AM

dossfatboy

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The automatic headlights on my 2006 fx4 stopped working. When I switch to the parking light, manually switch to headlights and the fog lights all work. Any ideas what would cause this??

Sep 24, 2015 | 08:01 AM

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Do your dash lights dim when you're in the dark without turning on the lights? If not, suspect your light sensor on the dash.

Sep 24, 2015 | 08:09 AM

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Is it difficult to replace the sensor? I'm truly a non-mechanic and usually screw something up when I try to fix something.

Sep 24, 2015 | 08:12 AM

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Try cleaning it off first, it might have some dust or cleaning product or some other crap on it

Sep 24, 2015 | 08:15 AM

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Will do that and thank you for the help.

Sep 24, 2015 | 08:17 AM

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Oh, one more thing - also try either pulling the fuse or disconnecting the battery to reset it.

Sep 24, 2015 | 08:24 AM

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Will do. I don't see in the manual where it indicates which fuse. Would you happen to know which one it is?

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