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MiniAlex666 · Sep 10th, 2003, 07:22 PM

Is there a Light sensor option for the Mini in ur country ??
I can not understand why isn't there if the sat/nav have one and the mirror have another ?
Is one of the most easier sensor to implement by far ¿?

Alex.

NEMINI · Sep 10th, 2003, 07:25 PM

light sensor for ...... ???

MiniAlex666 · Sep 10th, 2003, 07:47 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by MiniAlex666

Is there a Light sensor option for the Mini in ur country ??
I can not understand why isn't there if the sat/nav have one and the mirror have another ?
Is one of the most easier sensor to implement by far ¿?

Alex.

Sorry I think it's a matter of language... A light sensor to automatically turn on or off the lights.
i.e.: So when u go into a tunnel the light turns on without any intervention.

Alex.

NEMINI · Sep 10th, 2003, 08:02 PM

ah ok I understand now and no its not an option in the US

Paul · Sep 11th, 2003, 11:12 PM

Would be pretty cool though.

stryder · Sep 11th, 2003, 11:29 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett

Would be pretty cool though.

I think they're a bit overrated. A friend's toyota that she just traded in had it. Because we're in the city, it never gets very dark, so it'd have to think for several seconds if it was in a shadow or if it was dark. Consequently, when she started the car, you could end up pulling out of a parking space and the lights would finally go on as you're turning onto the road.

I'd rather avoid the 'is it dark enough for lights issue' and just have something that turns them off automatically when you shut off the car (unless you use follow-me-home of course).

EBMCS03 · Sep 11th, 2003, 11:29 PM

Toyota's here in the US have them... but I guess not MINI cuz I have it in my Camry...

goonermini · Sep 12th, 2003, 08:40 AM

Quote:

but I guess not MINI cuz I have it in my Camry...

Your MINI fits in your Camry!?!

gm

Martin L · Sep 12th, 2003, 08:47 AM

Automatic light sensors are odd

I was following a new Jag the other day and it had auto lights...how could I tell????
Well it was daytime and on my way home I have to drive through woods etc. everytime we came to a dark spot the lights would come on

But when we came into full light again they would stay on

Only when the brakes were used would the lights then go off.
Kinda funcky, but a bit pointless IMHO.

Do other systems work this way too?????

maxsendq · Sep 12th, 2003, 09:00 AM

Lexus automatic lights, they can flash you as they go under bridges which is amusing.

This is the one thing that I would like to have on my mini, because my GF has a problems with remembering to turn on the lights. Then again there was this time at 2am pulling out of Heathrow..but I won't talk about that.

SoggyCornFlakes · Sep 12th, 2003, 09:00 AM

Can you override these things to put them on/off as and when you wish rather than a computer do it for you ?

Martin L · Sep 12th, 2003, 09:05 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by soggycornflakes

Can you override these things to put them on/off as and when you wish rather than a computer do it for you ?

When I've driven Jeeps you can just use them as normal too. I never put the auto sensors on. They always try to out think you

Too smart for their own good I say

Shamster · Sep 12th, 2003, 09:11 AM

you can over-ride them - I had them in my Lexus

and after the initial thrill of seeing them go on and off by themselves just left them on the manual setting. Used to be a nightmare parking at work where part of the car park was covered and part wasn't. They'd be going on and off like nobodies business!

EBMCS03 · Sep 13th, 2003, 06:06 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by soggycornflakes

Can you override these things to put them on/off as and when you wish rather than a computer do it for you ?

NO I CANT!!! For somereason the 1999 and 2000 Camrys didnt allow us to over ride them... 2001 and on did cuz my friend can override his.

NEMINI · Sep 13th, 2003, 06:43 AM

My Mum's Impala does it itself too

Sep 10th, 2003, 07:22 PM	#1
MiniAlex666 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Barcelona Local Time: 12:25 AM Posts: 50 Offline	Light sensors ?? Is there a Light sensor option for the Mini in ur country ?? I can not understand why isn't there if the sat/nav have one and the mirror have another ? Is one of the most easier sensor to implement by far ¿? Alex.

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NEMINI NEMINI.org Join Date: Sep 2002 Local Time: 06:25 PM Posts: 7,911 Offline	ah ok I understand now and no its not an option in the US NEMINI.org, NEMINI.us, NEMINI.info, NYMINI.org

Sep 11th, 2003, 11:29 PM	#6 (permalink)
stryder Sponsor/Moderator/Other Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Cleveland Local Time: 06:25 PM Posts: 3,358 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett Would be pretty cool though. I think they're a bit overrated. A friend's toyota that she just traded in had it. Because we're in the city, it never gets very dark, so it'd have to think for several seconds if it was in a shadow or if it was dark. Consequently, when she started the car, you could end up pulling out of a parking space and the lights would finally go on as you're turning onto the road. I'd rather avoid the 'is it dark enough for lights issue' and just have something that turns them off automatically when you shut off the car (unless you use follow-me-home of course). Magic 8-ball was correct. All be in awe of Magic 8 ball.

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EBMCS03 M5 Extraordinare! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: So Cal Local Time: 04:25 PM Posts: 6,777 Offline	Toyota's here in the US have them... but I guess not MINI cuz I have it in my Camry... EB/W MCS Arrived (3/26/03) SOLD 4/25/06

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Sep 10th, 2003, 07:47 PM	#3 (permalink)
MiniAlex666 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Barcelona Local Time: 12:25 AM Posts: 50 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by MiniAlex666 Is there a Light sensor option for the Mini in ur country ?? I can not understand why isn't there if the sat/nav have one and the mirror have another ? Is one of the most easier sensor to implement by far ¿? Alex. Sorry I think it's a matter of language... A light sensor to automatically turn on or off the lights. i.e.: So when u go into a tunnel the light turns on without any intervention. Alex.

Sep 11th, 2003, 11:12 PM	#5 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 12:25 AM Posts: 40,709 Offline	Would be pretty cool though.

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goonermini MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: London Local Time: 11:25 PM Posts: 294 Offline	Quote: but I guess not MINI cuz I have it in my Camry... Your MINI fits in your Camry!?! gm Very special 'chillied' red and white Cooper, 17" alloys, and a very proud owner Born on 3 January 2003.

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Martin L MINI defector Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Harefield Local Time: 12:25 AM Posts: 13,600 Offline	Automatic light sensors are odd I was following a new Jag the other day and it had auto lights...how could I tell???? Well it was daytime and on my way home I have to drive through woods etc. everytime we came to a dark spot the lights would come on But when we came into full light again they would stay on Only when the brakes were used would the lights then go off. Kinda funcky, but a bit pointless IMHO. Do other systems work this way too????? MINI, RX8 and MX5 - Done those............. It's now TTime Unofficial MINI2.com bean counter

Sep 12th, 2003, 09:00 AM	#10 (permalink)
maxsendq fully ISO 3103 Compliant Join Date: May 2003 Location: London Local Time: 12:25 AM Posts: 305 Offline	Lexus automatic lights, they can flash you as they go under bridges which is amusing. This is the one thing that I would like to have on my mini, because my GF has a problems with remembering to turn on the lights. Then again there was this time at 2am pulling out of Heathrow..but I won't talk about that.

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SoggyCornFlakes Awwww %%%% it! My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Northampton Local Time: 12:25 AM Posts: 33,018 Offline	Can you override these things to put them on/off as and when you wish rather than a computer do it for you ? Cotswolds 6, you sixy thing you, come join the fun MINI2 Charity Ball 2009 ....... Global Moderator

Sep 12th, 2003, 09:05 AM	#12 (permalink)
Martin L MINI defector Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Harefield Local Time: 12:25 AM Posts: 13,600 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by soggycornflakes Can you override these things to put them on/off as and when you wish rather than a computer do it for you ? When I've driven Jeeps you can just use them as normal too. I never put the auto sensors on. They always try to out think you Too smart for their own good I say MINI, RX8 and MX5 - Done those............. It's now TTime Unofficial MINI2.com bean counter

Sep 12th, 2003, 09:11 AM	#13 (permalink)
Shamster Lord of The Four Rings Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Reminiscing Local Time: 12:25 AM Posts: 10,580 Offline	you can over-ride them - I had them in my Lexus and after the initial thrill of seeing them go on and off by themselves just left them on the manual setting. Used to be a nightmare parking at work where part of the car park was covered and part wasn't. They'd be going on and off like nobodies business! 260909

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EBMCS03 M5 Extraordinare! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: So Cal Local Time: 04:25 PM Posts: 6,777 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by soggycornflakes Can you override these things to put them on/off as and when you wish rather than a computer do it for you ? NO I CANT!!! For somereason the 1999 and 2000 Camrys didnt allow us to over ride them... 2001 and on did cuz my friend can override his. EB/W MCS Arrived (3/26/03) SOLD 4/25/06

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