insturment panel light delay

[scooter72908]

I've recently bought a 02 corolla, and have found that when I start the car at night the headlights are energized by the sensor (normal) but there is a 12 second delay before the insturment panel lights and the light on the shifter light up. I wouldn't think this is normal! Any ideas on why or how to fix

[Tim04LE]

Normal..........

You have "Daytime Running Lights"

The 12 sec delay is the sensor (waking-up) and turning on your other lights as well as your dash lights.........

[Bagi]

when u start engine DRL daytime running lights is starts and after a little bit if it's night the real light comes on automatically, he he he,

Dont bother with it. hehehhe

[scooter72908]

This maybe the normal but I think it stinks! I have a Pontiac and its Headlights and the dash lights default to the on position at night or in a dimly lit area when started. Then when the sensor (wakes-up) they turn off the dash lights and head lights if they are not needed.