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Headlamp Auto Control Ambient Light Sensor

The DRL ambient light sensor is a light sensitive variable resistor. The headlamp auto control ambient light sensor's resistance decreases as the outside light intensity increases. Measuring the voltage drop across the DRL ambient light sensor and determining whether it should operate in the day mode or in the low light mode are the 2 basic features of the headlamp auto control ambient light sensor.