Dusk Sensing Headlight

klvru · Postby **klvru** » Mon Aug 22, 2011 5:32 pm

Hey guys,

Is it possible to install a dusk sensing headlamps into a RX?

ofey · Postby **ofey** » Mon Aug 22, 2011 5:33 pm

yes.
How deep are your pockets? You need a new windscreen BTW.

klvru · Postby **klvru** » Mon Aug 22, 2011 9:03 pm

Not sure, how much would the total cost?

Sorry but why will I need a new windscreen? The sensors are not from the windscreen right

MyVRX08 · Postby **MyVRX08** » Mon Aug 22, 2011 9:15 pm

Yeah for sure you do not need a new windscreen, until and unless you are after automatic wipers too....

milobob · Postby **milobob** » Mon Aug 22, 2011 9:31 pm

The light sensor is in the rain sensor which is on the windscreen? The one on the dash is apparantly a sunlight sensor?

Gleno · Postby **Gleno** » Mon Aug 22, 2011 10:31 pm

I wasnt aware of any type of sensor on the dash?? Isnt the dusk sensor and rain sensor together in the one unit??

ofey · Postby **ofey** » Mon Aug 22, 2011 10:34 pm

Sorry my confusion, I mixed up dusk sensing headlights with rain sensing wipers.

I'll get an answer soon.

BlackBetty · Postby **BlackBetty** » Mon Aug 22, 2011 10:36 pm

GlenoCJ wrote:I wasnt aware of any type of sensor on the dash?? Isnt the dusk sensor and rain sensor together in the one unit??

Your'e right Glen, there is no sensor in the Dash, that plug in the centre up close to the windscreen is just that , a cover-up plug to hide a screw

The Rain and Light sensor are together in one unit stuck up behind rear view mirror

klvru · Postby **klvru** » Wed Aug 24, 2011 1:03 am

so the sensor would just behind the rear view mirror right? Hence no new windscreen is needed ??

So I just need to get the sensor and wired it to the headlamp or I have to get a new headlamp?

scraverX · Postby **scraverX** » Wed Aug 24, 2011 2:02 am

No, the sensor for the auto lights is on the dash (I've already looked into this somewhat)

In models without auto lights there's a smoked "cover" that looks similar to the dash surface. On VR and up that same location has a raised "lump" on it.

My understanding - from looking on Japanparts - is all you need is the sensor and matching RHS Stalk. They sell both as a package.

klvru · Postby **klvru** » Thu Aug 25, 2011 11:09 am

Ohya forgot about the stalk.

Assuming I just need the sensor + stalk and wire it to the headlamp or ? I'm not good with wiring at all!

I couldn't find it on Japanparts though, possible to source it locally? Wreckers?

Chubb · Postby **Chubb** » Thu Aug 25, 2011 11:38 am

Really the auto lights arn't that great, I have mine set as sensitive as they go and still I find myself turning then on before they start automatically.

ofey · Postby **ofey** » Thu Aug 25, 2011 11:48 am

I am quite the opposite of Nathan. I set it as insensitive as possible. Problem is they always turn on before I want them to... .

Gleno · Postby **Gleno** » Thu Aug 25, 2011 3:25 pm

I must check to see if the sensor is indeed on the dash, can't say I have noticed a sensor there. I guess cover the windscreen sensor and if the lights go on then you will know. Anyhow the auto lights and wipers are great, no
Need to touch the switches unless I put the fog lamps on during foggy conditions of course. Not that the fog lamps really do much. Having the headlamps come on when I drive in a carpark or tunnel is a great safety thing to have and I feel all makes and models should have the auto lights as a standard feature. I wouldn't be suprised sometime down the track where all cars will have DRL'S fitted as a standard feature as well

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