Outside light settings (puddle lamps)
11-03-17, 06:47 AM
#3
These settings can only be changed by the dealer but the default setting is on so they should be on unless they were specifically turned off at the dealer. I'd also suggest checking bulbs and fuses first.
Additionally, are you saying that they are not working at all or you want them to turn on at a farther distance from the vehicle? If it's the latter, the range cannot be changed AFAIK.
Additionally, are you saying that they are not working at all or you want them to turn on at a farther distance from the vehicle? If it's the latter, the range cannot be changed AFAIK.
11-03-17, 07:48 AM
#4
Moderator
I have observed some oddity ... can't nail it down just yet.
Depending on the internal lock position left and right puddle lights come on independently. If the driver side is unlocked then the driver puddle light does not light up on approaching the vehicle. Driver side unlocked and the passenger side locked, then when I approach the passenger side, the passenger side puddle light comes on.
Since it works where needed, I have not tried to dig deeper. The vehicle is new to me, so the dealer may have set these based on the previous owner's request or it can be default settings.
Salim
Depending on the internal lock position left and right puddle lights come on independently. If the driver side is unlocked then the driver puddle light does not light up on approaching the vehicle. Driver side unlocked and the passenger side locked, then when I approach the passenger side, the passenger side puddle light comes on.
Since it works where needed, I have not tried to dig deeper. The vehicle is new to me, so the dealer may have set these based on the previous owner's request or it can be default settings.
Salim
11-03-17, 08:29 AM
#5
"Puddle Lamps" come on when the headlight sensor on the upper
dash board determines that it is dark outside. Are you getting any
light source above the windshield such as a garage or street lamp
that "fools" the system into thinking it's bright out?
dash board determines that it is dark outside. Are you getting any
light source above the windshield such as a garage or street lamp
that "fools" the system into thinking it's bright out?
11-05-17, 01:35 PM
#6
Instructor
Thread Starter
My garage door opener light is broken (not the bulb) it is dark in the garage when I open the garage door. It would be nice if the puddle lights would come on when I walk around the car. My drivers door is usually already unlocked. I wonder if that is why the puddle lights don't come on.
11-08-17, 04:36 AM
#7
Driver School Candidate
Puddle lights stopped working
Hi all, my puddle lights on both doors used to turn on when I approached the RX, now for some reason it stopped doing that....& I don't see a setting for that either....the only thing that was done to the RX in the recent past was a headlight change, but I don't recall if the issue started then.....
2011 RX 350
2011 RX 350
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11-08-17, 08:24 AM
#8
Moderator
Just for grins, lock the RX and then approach it in the dark.
Salim
Salim
11-08-17, 09:53 AM
#9
Driver School Candidate
11-08-17, 10:39 AM
#10
Instructor
Thread Starter
11-08-17, 07:44 PM
#14
Ok, try this ... when all the doors are locked, press unlock button on the keyfob, the interior lights and puddle lamps under the mirrors should light up ... if they do not, check & replace lamp bulbs ...
Last edited by tn7con; 11-09-17 at 08:28 AM.