Why don't my headlights and tailights turn on when I unlock the car?
12-04-2008, 06:46 AM
#1
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Why don't my headlights and tailights turn on when I unlock the car?
I've noticed that some 06 mustangs have their headlights and taillights turn on when you unlock the car. Mine and lots of other people's don't do that, does anyone know the cause of this behavior?
I'm going to some pretty HUGE lengths to figure it out actually and so I'm posting this up to help out.
so far i've found... nothing.
It's not an 05 only feature or anything though, 07's do this too.
I'm going to some pretty HUGE lengths to figure it out actually and so I'm posting this up to help out.
so far i've found... nothing.
It's not an 05 only feature or anything though, 07's do this too.
Last edited by Legion5; 12-04-2008 at 06:50 AM.
12-04-2008, 06:50 AM
#2
6th Gear Member
If I recall, the Owners Manual for my '07 had a section explaining how to configure your lights at entry. I'm at work but if I get a chance I'll check my e-copy of the manual.
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• any door is open.
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The interior lamps illuminate when the remote entry system is used to
unlock the door(s).
The illuminated entry system will turn off the interior lights if:
unlock the door(s).
The illuminated entry system will turn off the interior lights if:
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the ignition switch is turned to the 3 (ON) position, or
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the remote transmitter lock control is pressed, or
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after 25 seconds of illumination.
The dome lamp control must not be set to the off position for the
illuminated entry system to operate.
The inside lights will not turn off if:
The dome lamp control must not be set to the off position for the
illuminated entry system to operate.
The inside lights will not turn off if:
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they have been turned on with the dimmer control, or
• any door is open.
The battery saver will shut off the interior lamps 10 minutes after the
ignition has been turned to the 1 (OFF/LOCK) position and a door is left open, and in 30 minutes if the dome lamp control is left on and the
ignition has been turned to the 1 (OFF/LOCK) position. The battery
saver will also shut off the trunk lamps in 30 minutes if the trunk is left
open.ignition has been turned to the 1 (OFF/LOCK) position and a door is left open, and in 30 minutes if the dome lamp control is left on and the
ignition has been turned to the 1 (OFF/LOCK) position. The battery
saver will also shut off the trunk lamps in 30 minutes if the trunk is left
Perimeter lighting feature (if equipped)
The perimeter lighting feature illuminates the exterior of the vehicle in
order to provide better visibility to the user while he or she approaches and enters the vehicle.
The perimeter lighting feature illuminates the exterior of the vehicle in
order to provide better visibility to the user while he or she approaches and enters the vehicle.
The perimeter lighting feature activates the head lamps, park lamps and side marker lamps when:
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the user activates an unlock feature, using either the remote keyless transmitter or the keypad, or
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when the vehicle is unlocked using the driver’s door key lock cylinder.
The perimeter lighting feature will turn off if:
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the vehicle is locked using the remote entry transmitter, or
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the ignition is turned to the 3 (ON) position, or
•
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after 25 seconds of illumination.
Enabling/disabling the perimeter lighting feature
Your vehicle comes with the perimeter lighting feature enabled. You may enable/disable this feature by having your vehicle serviced by your authorized dealer.
You may also perform the following power door lock sequence to
enable/disable the perimeter lamps feature. All vehicle doors must be
closed before beginning the procedure. You must complete Steps 1–3
within 30 seconds, or the procedure will have to be repeated.
1. Turn the ignition to the 3 (ON) position, then press the control
three times.
2. Turn the ignition to the 1 (OFF) position, then press the control
three times.
3. Turn the ignition to the 3 (ON) position; the horn will chirp to
indicate the driver configuration mode has been activated.
Activating or deactivating the perimeter lighting once in program mode is accomplished by:
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You may also perform the following power door lock sequence to
enable/disable the perimeter lamps feature. All vehicle doors must be
closed before beginning the procedure. You must complete Steps 1–3
within 30 seconds, or the procedure will have to be repeated.
1. Turn the ignition to the 3 (ON) position, then press the control
three times.
2. Turn the ignition to the 1 (OFF) position, then press the control
three times.
3. Turn the ignition to the 3 (ON) position; the horn will chirp to
indicate the driver configuration mode has been activated.
Activating or deactivating the perimeter lighting once in program mode is accomplished by:
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pressing the trim panel power door unlock control ( ) twice within
five seconds.
five seconds.
At this point, perimeter lighting will be activated if it was previously
deactivated, and deactivated if it was previously activated. Confirmation of perimeter lighting being activated is provided by a short horn chirp followed by a long horn sound; Confirmation of perimeter lighting being deactivated is provided by a short horn chirp only.
Exiting the program mode is accomplished by turning the ignition to any position other than the 3 (ON) position, or two minutes elapsing since the program mode was entered.
Exiting the program mode is accomplished by turning the ignition to any position other than the 3 (ON) position, or two minutes elapsing since the program mode was entered.
Last edited by Nuke; 12-04-2008 at 10:24 AM.
12-04-2008, 09:48 AM
#6
6th Gear Member
I just looked at the manual since the graphics didn't transfer when I did the cut and paste.
The control they're referring to is the unlock button on the key fob, I believe. If not, then it's the unlock button on the door. Check your Owners Manual. I'm at work and it's not very conducive to studying it.
The control they're referring to is the unlock button on the key fob, I believe. If not, then it's the unlock button on the door. Check your Owners Manual. I'm at work and it's not very conducive to studying it.
Last edited by Nuke; 12-04-2008 at 09:51 AM.
