Q: Why are my headlamps not working in auto mode in my 2013 Scion FRS

asked by on February 24, 2017

2013 Scion FR-S limited edition. Headlights and fog not coming on in auto. But works in high beam mode.

My car has 8436 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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