Truck lights stay on when switched to off position.

[TdotReckless]

Hi Tyler,

Do you by chance have a dash mat on your dash? Dash mats are notorious for causing this problem... The sensor is at the base of the windshield in many Fords and Lincolns as the 5G Ranger.

Best,
Phil

no i do not, ill have to take a look tonight to see if i can get eyes on it. Thanks phil!

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[TdotReckless]

Maybe I missed it, but is the light switch in OFF or AUTO?

its in off

 

[halligan1201]

This came up a week or two ago with a member trying to move to Canada and not being able to take his US truck because there was no way to keep headlights on automatically (he was looking for a FORScan solution). They have to stay on even when the switch is off. Sounds like your truck is operating the way it needs to for Canada?

https://www.ranger5g.com/forum/threads/forscan-to-enable-always-on-drls-in-canada.20483/

 

[THLONE]

Did you in anyway touch wires when you put in the smoked whatever stuff in?

 

[cfhgarza]

The new Canadian DRL law requires tail lights to come on when DRL are on. Started in 2021.
"...requires new vehicles to have one of three new features—tail lights that come on whenever daytime running lights are on, automatic headlights, or a dashboard that stays dark if the headlights are off."
Try running in auto and see if the tail lights still turn on.

https://www.thedrive.com/news/42320...op-people-driving-without-headlights-at-night

 

[NotBudule]

 

[TdotReckless]

Did you in anyway touch wires when you put in the smoked whatever stuff in?

The side marker lights plug into the OEM sockets, this issue was happening prior. But didn't have issues, I may swap them out tonight to see what happens.

 

[TdotReckless]

The new Canadian DRL law requires tail lights to come on when DRL are on. Started in 2021.
"...requires new vehicles to have one of three new features—tail lights that come on whenever daytime running lights are on, automatic headlights, or a dashboard that stays dark if the headlights are off."
Try running in auto and see if the tail lights still turn on.

https://www.thedrive.com/news/42320...op-people-driving-without-headlights-at-night

Thanks for the post but I have tried in auto and same thing happens. Ford went with the route to makes their new cars with running fronts and automatic switch for nights. As mine should be. My brand new f150 should be in comparison... it is a 2022 and doesn't light up like a Xmas tree during the day. I'm going to be flying through LED license plate bulbs ?

 

[VAMike]

The new Canadian DRL law requires tail lights to come on when DRL are on. Started in 2021.
"...requires new vehicles to have one of three new features—tail lights that come on whenever daytime running lights are on, automatic headlights, or a dashboard that stays dark if the headlights are off."
Try running in auto and see if the tail lights still turn on.

https://www.thedrive.com/news/42320...op-people-driving-without-headlights-at-night

I wish we had that in the US -- too many dumb dumbs driving around with only DRLs at night.

 

[deleriumtremor]

I would be inclined to get in line for a warranty repair visit. Let us know what it was in a few months when they fix it.

 

[Stevedbvik1]

I would be inclined to get in line for a warranty repair visit. Let us know what it was in a few months when they fix it.

Be careful of their fix. They may resolve your issue but you may end up with no lights when dark ?

 

[Rp930]

Thanks for the post but I have tried in auto and same thing happens. Ford went with the route to makes their new cars with running fronts and automatic switch for nights. As mine should be. My brand new f150 should be in comparison... it is a 2022 and doesn't light up like a Xmas tree during the day. I'm going to be flying through LED license plate bulbs ?

Could be a production date difference.

 

[TdotReckless]

I would be inclined to get in line for a warranty repair visit. Let us know what it was in a few months when they fix it.

Already been waiting almost 2 months for them to figure out what they want to do with paint defects on the truck haha.

 

[TdotReckless]

Be careful of their fix. They may resolve your issue but you may end up with no lights when dark ?

No doubt that's why I rather do everything in my power to try to figure it out myself. Really hoping it's a easy fix. I got some ideas from ya guys on what to do when I can get back home and we'll go from there.

 

[Mokume]

I wish we had that in the US -- too many dumb dumbs driving around with only DRLs at night.

Using the word "dumb dumbs" is inadequate, these idiots should be referred to as morons instead.

I cannot fathom how and why these jackasses think that the reduced light output from their headlights when in DRL mode and driving along nightime is normal.

Not to mention the entire ass end of the vehicle awash in total darkness...

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