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Posted on Oct 20, 2008

06 Checy HHR-Auto Headlamp system

The lights just started staying on at all times, with sensor cleaned and in direct sunlight. When I move the light switch to the "auto off" position I do get the "auto lights off message in the DIC, However when I return the switch to the "auto" position I don't get an "auto lights on" message in the DIC. Thanks in advance.

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Did you go into the DIC and check the settings! I'm sure your aware that you can change this setting?

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