Hi 3rd world problem 

 

Noticed today whilst driving as soon as I turned on my DRLs the lighting on dash dimmed,

Thought I'd dimmed it myself by mistake - no.

3 trips this morning,40 minutes each,

Same - np difference - dimmed.

This afternoon alls back as normal , bright- easy to read while before twas dimmed really low,

Wondering if anyone else has experienced this craic?

Thank you.

 

PS tried turning dimmer button to max- Min several times

No joy.

Also turned lights on/ off

No difference 

 

1 hour ago, Garrydhu said:

Noticed today whilst driving as soon as I turned on my DRLs the lighting on dash dimmed,

DRLs are turned on automatically when you turn on the ignition, they are not 'user' controlled...

Ok but still dimmed when other lights on?

Any ideas?

Thanks

Has your car not got Auto Lights ?

Yes,but I normally don't turn on that option as I'm driving on dangerous windy roads each morning,and the lights need to be on permanently,( country/ wooded area etc etc)

When auto is on it kicks in intermittently 

You don't turn DRLs on, they're on by default in day mode.

Dash illumination is brighter in day mode.

If you turn on side lights or headlights, then you go into night mode and the dash will dim

 

Thanks I get that but alls back to normal,and dunno if it cos mines a jao import) Fiesta titanium S )

But my DRLs do not come on unless I physically turn on after driving away,

Yes they come on when I open doors ( keyless)

But immediately on pushing ignition switch they're off

That will be just the side lights then.

Do you have the LED strips in the headlamps?

If so, you can turn on the LEDs as, much brighter, DRLs using FORScan

1 hour ago, DaveT70 said:

You don't turn DRLs on, they're on by default in day mode.

Good point, well made, wish I'd have thought of that...

12 hours ago, StephenFord said:

DRLs are turned on automatically when you turn on the ignition, they are not 'user' controlled...

Oh, wait a minute...🤣

Lads

1 hour ago, DaveT70 said:

That will be just the side lights then.

Do you have the LED strips in the headlamps?

If so, you can turn on the LEDs as, much brighter, DRLs using FORScan

Thanks I get that but alls back to normal,and dunno if it cos mines a jao import) Fiesta titanium S )

But my DRLs do not come on unless I physically turn on after driving away,

Yes they come on when I open doors ( keyless)

But immediately on pushing ignition switch they're off

Yes Dave Led strips built into ( around) headlights 

1 minute ago, Garrydhu said:

Lads

Thanks I get that but alls back to normal,and dunno if it cos mines a jao import) Fiesta titanium S )

But my DRLs do not come on unless I physically turn on after driving away,

Yes they come on when I open doors ( keyless)

But immediately on pushing ignition switch they're off

I'll take a pic , explain better 

If you've switched the lights off completely, the dash will be at full brightness now.

If you switch the lights on (or they come on when using auto setting) then the dash dims.

 

The DRL switching requirements may be different for Jap specs.  We didn't get the Titanium S spec over here at all.

Thanks I get that but alls back to normal,and dunno if it cos mines a jao import) Fiesta titanium S )

But my DRLs do not come on unless I physically turn on after driving away,

Yes they come on when I open doors ( keyless)

But immediately on pushing ignition switch they're off

6 minutes ago, TomsFocus said:

If you've switched the lights off completely, the dash will be at full brightness now.

If you switch the lights on (or they come on when using auto setting) then the dash dims.

 

The DRL switching requirements may be different for Jap specs.  We didn't get the Titanium S spec over here at all.

Quite a few imported into Ireland last while,full body kit etc,love it but extremely worried ref wet belt,

Being done on the 26th

34 minutes ago, StephenFord said:

Good point, well made, wish I'd have thought of that...

Oh, wait a minute...🤣

What's your point?

 

6 minutes ago, DaveT70 said:

What's your point?

 

Well, in the words of my beloved partner in situations like this, "if you don't know, I'm certainly not going to tell you..." 😂

27 minutes ago, Garrydhu said:

Thanks I get that but alls back to normal,and dunno if it cos mines a jao import) Fiesta titanium S )

But my DRLs do not come on unless I physically turn on after driving away,

Yes they come on when I open doors ( keyless)

But immediately on pushing ignition switch they're off

You're a bit confused

LED strips also work as side (marker) lights

Unlock car and/or open door, LED strips as side lights will be on (but dim), rear lights will be on, number plate lights will be on, dash illumination will be dim

Turn on engine with H/Lamp set to "0" or "OFF", LED strips as DRLs will be on (but brighter), rear lights off, number plate lights off, dash illumination bright

H/Lamp switch in position "=o=" or "=D", LED strips as side lights will be on (but dim), rear lights will be on, number plate lights will be off, dash illumination will be dim

1 minute ago, StephenFord said:

Well, in the words of my beloved partner in situations like this, "if you don't know, I'm certainly not going to tell you..." 😂

No, spit it out!

If you've got a problem, spit it out. Tell me

Don't make silly remarks

17 minutes ago, StephenFord said:

Well, in the words of my beloved partner in situations like this, "if you don't know, I'm certainly not going to tell you..." 😂

 

14 hours ago, StephenFord said:

DRLs are turned on automatically when you turn on the ignition, they are not 'user' controlled...

 

Ignition on,no Drl

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3 hours ago, DaveT70 said:

You don't turn DRLs on, they're on by default in day mode.

Dash illumination is brighter in day mode.

If you turn on side lights or headlights, then you go into night mode and the dash will dim

 

 

Just now, Garrydhu said:

 

 

3 hours ago, DaveT70 said:

You're a bit confused

LED strips also work as side (marker) lights

Unlock car and/or open door, LED strips as side lights will be on (but dim), rear lights will be on, number plate lights will be on, dash illumination will be dim

Turn on engine with H/Lamp set to "0" or "OFF", LED strips as DRLs will be on (but brighter), rear lights off, number plate lights off, dash illumination bright

H/Lamp switch in position "=o=" or "=D", LED strips as side lights will be on (but dim), rear lights will be on, number plate lights will be off, dash illumination will be dim

Thanks lads

9 hours ago, Garrydhu said:

Lads

Thanks I get that but alls back to normal,and dunno if it cos mines a jao import) Fiesta titanium S )

But my DRLs do not come on unless I physically turn on after driving away,

Yes they come on when I open doors ( keyless)

But immediately on pushing ignition switch they're off

DRLs using FORScan,?