Headlights go off when stationary

[Philfish]

I have been bongo owner for 15 months and only just noticed that my headlights turn off a sidelights stay on when I have come to a stop. They come back on immediately I set off driving again. Is this a regular bongo feature or have I got an after market add on?

[g8dhe]

Its a common after market addition in Japan, you probably have a little box on the dashboard far right with a sensor upfront and an adjustment ?

[Philfish]

Thanks a lot. I do have a little box and it switches on sidelights when darkness or tunnels approach. Didn't know it had this other function. Thanks again.

[TheLongRoad]

Auto lights on in darkness or tunnels sounds great, not sure if I’d like them turned off when stationary- like at traffic lights or junctions or do they just turn off when you turn the engine off?

[Philfish]

Drove to south of France last year overnight, but only stopped once for a sleep. Also, don't usually drive at night. Two days ago I set off at 7:30 in morning and put lights on and noticed when I got into traffic. Side lights obviously stay on so I suppose I can cope. Thanks for the reply.
Phil

[g8dhe]

Auto lights on in darkness or tunnels sounds great, not sure if I’d like them turned off when stationary- like at traffic lights or junctions or do they just turn off when you turn the engine off?

I was given to understand it was a Japanese curtsy thing, to save blinding the driver in front of you when in a queue.

[TheLongRoad]

Auto lights on in darkness or tunnels sounds great, not sure if I’d like them turned off when stationary- like at traffic lights or junctions or do they just turn off when you turn the engine off?

I was given to understand it was a Japanese curtsy thing, to save blinding the driver in front of you when in a queue.

How thoughtful- could do with some of that in this country. Don’t get be started on stupidity bright headlights.........

[Bob]

And people who think rear fog lights are 'rain lights'.

Visibility is bad enough to require them, (and blind everyone else) but good enough to keep driving at 70+.

[mikeonb4c]

Auto lights on in darkness or tunnels sounds great, not sure if I’d like them turned off when stationary- like at traffic lights or junctions or do they just turn off when you turn the engine off?

I was given to understand it was a Japanese curtsy thing, to save blinding the driver in front of you when in a queue.

How thoughtful- could do with some of that in this country. Don’t get be started on stupidity bright headlights.........

And, as i found out the other night while walking a shared pedestrian/cycleway alongside the canal the other night, some of the worst offenders now are cyclists (with headlights more powerful than a car )