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Auto lights

cbtac02

cbtac02

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Many times when turning off the truck the lights do not automatically until after 10 minutes in the evening. I took it to the dealer and they said it worked fine. Their words were:
- you have to have the door closed when the truck is turned off
- they wont go off by locking with the handle. Have to hit the lock button on the remote 2 times

Has anyone seen this issue? To get them to turn off, I have to set the lights to off, then I put them back on auto.

C.B.
 
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cbtac02 said:
Many times when turning off the truck the lights do not automatically until after 10 minutes in the evening. I took it to the dealer and they said it worked fine. Their words were:
- you have to have the door closed when the truck is turned off
- they wont go off by locking with the handle. Have to hit the lock button on the remote 2 times

Has anyone seen this issue? To get them to turn off, I have to set the lights to off, then I put them back on auto.

C.B.
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That's normal. The auto lights are on a courtesy timer, hence them staying on. Hitting the lock button on the fob twice overrides the timer and shuts them off instantly.
 
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cbtac02 said:
Many times when turning off the truck the lights do not automatically until after 10 minutes in the evening. I took it to the dealer and they said it worked fine. Their words were:
- you have to have the door closed when the truck is turned off
- they wont go off by locking with the handle. Have to hit the lock button on the remote 2 times

Has anyone seen this issue? To get them to turn off, I have to set the lights to off, then I put them back on auto.

C.B.
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Setting via etune there should be a time adjustment 10 mins no maybe tops a 1 min or 2 I have mine selected for 30 seconds after arming
 
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JerryTaco2.0 said:
That's normal. The auto lights are on a courtesy timer, hence them staying on. Hitting the lock button on the fob twice overrides the timer and shuts them off instantly.
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That is what I was told by the dealer as well. But I have on multiple occasions had it stay on. I have reduced it to the fact that I must be hitting something on the remote when getting out that is causing the issue. Im recording it the next time it happens to take to the dealer.
 
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ShikyoX said:
Setting via etune there should be a time adjustment 10 mins no maybe tops a 1 min or 2 I have mine selected for 30 seconds after arming
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I have it set for 30 secs. I did it last night, went in the grocery store, came out 6 mins later and they were still on. Im videoing the next time to see if the dealer can explain. Thanks for the reply!
 
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cbtac02 said:
I have it set for 30 secs. I did it last night, went in the grocery store, came out 6 mins later and they were still on. Im videoing the next time to see if the dealer can explain. Thanks for the reply!
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Sorry we are talking headlights correct?
What have you done to you truck via light and electrical related
 
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Just mess with your settings on your engine and you will find the headlight staying on after vehicle shut off it has a timer that’s all it is easy fix I had the same issue but messed around with the settings and I found it
 
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Do they all have auto lights? When i leave my lights on it tells me to turn them off. If i leave them on DRL it doesn't prompt me to turn them off.
 
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silent said:
Do they all have auto lights? When i leave my lights on it tells me to turn them off. If i leave them on DRL it doesn't prompt me to turn them off.
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On you headlight leaver it should say "auto" If you have auto headlights
 
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cbtac02 said:
I have it set for 30 secs. I did it last night, went in the grocery store, came out 6 mins later and they were still on. Im videoing the next time to see if the dealer can explain. Thanks for the reply!
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Another thing I can think of is if you have a door open or not latched properly the lights would stay on until they hit a low voltage mark
What do you have one your truck anything taped into any wires stuff like that aftermarket hid kits pop locks etc...
 
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