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Old Mar 20, 2006 | 07:15 PM
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does anyone know where i could get that harness kit which keeps the low beams on when you switch to your high beams?
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Old Mar 20, 2006 | 07:26 PM
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i dont know if there is a kit but here is the mod
http://www.evlls1.com/lights.html
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that mod is for a T/A. on the camaro it just keeps the fogs on w/ hi or low beam
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The above link is for if you want the Fog Lights on with the High-Beams, which is actually illegal, only 4 forward facing HL's are allowed. However, if you want just both low and high beams on with no fog lights, this is a procedure I got from a guy on Cardomain:

High and Low beams on at once
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There are 4 screws under the driver's side dash allow access under the steering column (2 philips, 2 hex). Then there are 2 plastic push pins that hold the rear panel in place, these can be removed by gently prying with a screwdriver. With these panels off, look down the left side of the steering column and there is a white switch with a brown plug and 2 black tabs. Squeeze black tabs and pull the connector off. Make a jumper connection between the large tan wire and the large yellow wire. For safety I used an inline fuse housing with a 30amp fuse, and spliced into the wires using standard wire splice connectors. After installing the fused jumper, reconnect the plug and reinstall the panels
This way if the fuse blows the lights go back to the standard operation instead of blowing the whole headlight fuse. The inline fuse housings are available at most auto parts stores or Wal-Mart. Again this is not required, I just did it for added safety.

It worked for me and I didn't use an in-line fuse. Pretty easy too, if your good with wire work.

This is a pic of mine. I have Halo lights.
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great info rtr... i can use that one also..
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No prob. Just to make sure, I didn't come up with this. I got it from a guy on Cardomain, I don't want to take credit for his write up. But, just in case he's a member here is his Cardomain Page with the HL info.

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/243722/5
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thanks alot rtr. ill be doing this mod tomorrow
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Now, if I could just figure it out with my 06 Silverado w/o getting the kit made for them.
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Old Mar 20, 2006 | 08:47 PM
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Originally Posted by rtr2001ss
No prob. Just to make sure, I didn't come up with this. I got it from a guy on Cardomain, I don't want to take credit for his write up. But, just in case he's a member here is his Cardomain Page with the HL info.

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/243722/5
just read his how to's and was wondering why you need to modify the fog lamp switch wire in the car if you cut the wire under the hood???? is that just another way to do it or do you need to do both for some odd reason??? i have it done under the hood and it works fine
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I don't know why, I'm not doing that though. Don't want/need fog lights on with brights.
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Originally Posted by theinstag8r
just read his how to's and was wondering why you need to modify the fog lamp switch wire in the car if you cut the wire under the hood???? is that just another way to do it or do you need to do both for some odd reason??? i have it done under the hood and it works fine
The switch mod is only necessary to make the ON indicator light work when both the highbeams and the fog lights are on. It is also only necessary on Camaros as Firebirds are wired differently. If you don't care about the indicator light then only the relay wiring under the hood is necessary.
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Old Mar 21, 2006 | 08:38 PM
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do all halo headlights have a beam coming out of the slot with the halo in it? i thought it was just high low and the halo rind, not low low high and halo. is this on all of your halos or just these? Sorry to go offtopic.
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The low beam shines through the halo as well as the normal spot. The halo ring just splits in front of the low beams, the HL assembly has the same layout as the stocker behind the lens part.
Here are some pics:
Halos off:


Halos on:


Halo's with Low Beams:


Halos with High Beams w/Hi-4 mod:
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