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Hey Fred==Your car probably has auto headlights and has a module under the dash to control them. The module is bad. goodluckJoe How long do they stay on? They're supposed to stay on for about 3 to 5 minutes.

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On quite a few DTR systems, the lights *will* shut off, but only between 30 sec to a couple minutes after the ignition's been turned off.

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On some models of cars this is a safety feature. They usually turn off after 15-20 seconds.

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Defective photo sensor?

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Q: Why do the headlights go off at night when in the automatic position on my 2000 Mercury Sable?
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