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Old Sep 13, 2020 | 05:12 PM
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So I have an 06 GP GXP and had to replace a cracked upper dash. In the process, I damaged the light sensor and the lights come on automatically all the time.

I was going to ask how to disable automatic headlights, but I usually turn my lights on to make my car more visible for safety sake.

The one thing I don’t like is the DIC dimming. It’s hard to see in the day time. Is there a wire I could cut on the back to prevent it from dimming?

I’ve done similar with radios to stop them from dimming, I was hoping there was something similar with the DIC.

Thanks in advance.
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Old Sep 14, 2020 | 11:53 PM
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I don't have the answer you are looking for but the part is under 20 bucks a RockAuto so why not just fix it as its old anyway?
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Old Sep 15, 2020 | 10:56 AM
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I don't have the answer you are looking for but the part is under 20 bucks a RockAuto so why not just fix it as its old anyway?
I turn them on anyway. I just want the DIC not to dim. I’ll look for a pinout.
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Old Oct 4, 2020 | 12:39 PM
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The DIC dims via a data command - there is no analog circuit that you could manipulate.
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