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Daylight Sensor on Front Passenger Side

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by moishemeister, Jun 2, 2011.

  1. moishemeister

    moishemeister First-time Prius owner.

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    Hello Prius experts,

    I have a 2010 US Prius and there is a sensor similar to the daylight sensor in my 2000 corolla on the dash near the windshield on the passenger side. I know that the US Prii do not have auto-on headlights. What is this sensor for?

    Moshe
     

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  2. zeke013

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    It also has somehing to do with the ac.
     
    #3 adamace1, Jun 2, 2011
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    I know if I turn on the headlights just ahead of a tunnel, with dash light control just below the max click:

    Going into the tunnel the dash lights dim, then at the far end they brighten again, so the sensor would be running that as well.
     
    #4 Mendel Leisk, Jun 2, 2011
  5. moishemeister

    moishemeister First-time Prius owner.

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    Thanks guys.

    I might try that mod at the end of the summer when I have some time off.
     
    #5 moishemeister, Jun 2, 2011
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