Auto-On Headlight Sensor On-Vehicle Inspection

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Disconnect negative (-) cable at battery.
Remove auto-on headlight sensor (1) located on the passenger side of the dashboard (3). Be careful not to damage the sensor (1) and dashboard by using rag (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Auto-On Headlight Sensor, Rag And Dashboard
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Measure voltage between white wire terminal and black wire terminal at the following condition.
If measured voltage is out of specification, replace sensor.

Auto-on headlight sensor voltage specifications

Cover the sensor lens with hand: 0.4 V

Light the sensor lens with incandescent lamp 100 W: 3 - 4.5 V

Fig 2: Measuring Voltage Between Black And White Wire Terminals
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