automatic headlights

[umina]

Hello all, got a wierd problem I just noticed. Seems whenever i turn on my automatic headlights, they turn on and are on all the time. They run even in the middle of the day in bright sunlight. As soon as I turn on the switch, broad daylight mind you, the headlights and tailights click on. They do turn off automatically when exiting the vehicle after a delay just like they are supposed to though. Anyone else experienced similiar issues? I think the little black bubble thingy on the dash near the windshield is the sensor, but how to tell if its bad or what to replace?
Appreciate any thoughts...

[denisb]

Wow that's funny. I noticed my 97 Taurus doing the same thing last week. Haven't paid much attention to it, but I figured tht was the culprit. I believe that this "bulb" is a photocell and that it possibly bit the bullet. Not sure how you'd get it out to test it though.

Denis

[vicv]

You might have the adjusting "wheel" turned up. It adjusts the sesitivity to the outdoor light. The wheel is right by the auto-on switch.

[denisb]

Originally Posted by vicv

You might have the adjusting "wheel" turned up. It adjusts the sesitivity to the outdoor light. The wheel is right by the auto-on switch.

The only wheel I have on mine is for how long the lights stay on after the ignition is turned off, not sensitivity.

Denis

[umina]

Originally Posted by vicv

You might have the adjusting "wheel" turned up. It adjusts the sesitivity to the outdoor light. The wheel is right by the auto-on switch.

Ditto, I had the switch you speak of on my 87 Thunderbird for sensitivity, but it is not present on my 01 Sable. Anyone else fixed this or ran up against it?

[vicv]

Sorry guys, you are correct. The wheel is for the length of time not sensitivity. I'm mixing up my cars.