182 Headlight issues

[Fraserb]

Ok so when the engine is running and my headlight switch is at 0 my headlights come on, put it to sidelights i get the side lights then when turn to headlights they come on as you would expect.

Any ideas why they are coming on in the 0 position? Faulty switch? Faulty relay?

 

[jesus]

It could be the automatic headlight feature perhaps?

 

[Fraserb]

It could be the automatic headlight feature perhaps?

I didnt know it had it, funnily enough its been getting dark when i noticed it, would the switch not have an option to have auto or manual though?

 

[Bluebeard]

Turn ignition on and then turn the lights on and off fast three times.

This turns the auto lights function either on or off.

 

[jesus]

I didnt know it had it, funnily enough its been getting dark when i noticed it, would the switch not have an option to have auto or manual though?

Do what Daniel said - you'll hear a beeping noise when it goes on/off.

 

[Fraserb]

Do what Daniel said - you'll hear a beeping noise when it goes on/off.

Im quite happy to have it on now i know what it is, i was just worried it was the good old french electrics playing up.

 

[AlanWak]

Just found this. Again, I thought I was suffering from French electrics, but two flicks, a beep, and the lights are coming on automatically again on my 172. Great thanks for posting the solution.