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Headlight sensor in the middle of dash by windshield

BlackTennesseeST

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Hello everyone, I just bought a used ST on Wednesday, Today I noticed that the sensor that's in the middle of the dash up by the windshield has been broken and the lens is gone, I cant seem to find that part, and does anyone know how to remove/replace it?
I believe its the headlight auto dimming sensor.
Id like to take it back to the Ford dealership I got it from but its a long drive for me and I'm active duty army and I don't have the time to make that trip again, That's what I get for buying a vehicle in the dark and not be able to look it over properly I suppose. I wont make that mistake again and I love the rest of the ST except for that piece lol, so if I could get it fixed without being raped at the dealership that would be spectacular!

Thanks in Advance!
Misti
 

msota84

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Does your headlight auto dimming work still? Any other auto functions NOT working? (camera views ect)
If everything still works as advertised, maybe not worth the time/money/hassle of the stealership visit!
 

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Isn't that the temperature sensor? I thought the headlight is behind the mirror?

A camera sensor, centrally mounted behind the windshield of your vehicle, continuously monitors conditions to turn the high beams on and off.
 

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Its the sensor for ambient light to let the truck know whether to go into night mode - headlights on - interior lights dim or day mode - headlights off - interior lights brighter.
 

Cruising68

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Its the sensor for ambient light to let the truck know whether to go into night mode - headlights on - interior lights dim or day mode - headlights off - interior lights brighter.
That's what is has been on my last 3 GM vehicles too.
 



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