1978 Lincoln Mark V auto dimming sensor
By Sean |
Published December 26, 2012 | Full size is
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A look at Mark V headlamps concealed behind pneumatic covers. Position above and between the two headlights is a light sensor. Sensors on both sides of the Mark V provide input to the Twilight Sentinel processor, which automatically dims bright lights when oncoming cars are detected.
(Photo credit: M. Garrett)