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Old Oct 11, 2010 | 07:16 PM
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Got a problem with my headlights staying on all the time regardless of the switch being on or off. The only time they are not on is when the e-brake is set but the minute I release it the pop on with everything else? Any idea's guys?
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Old Oct 11, 2010 | 07:38 PM
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DRLs are on
try pulling the DRL relay or fuse
I think youve got a problem with DRLs maybe the BCM.
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Old Oct 12, 2010 | 04:01 AM
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check the light sensor under the dash by the defrost vent to see if it is covered or broken. take the senor out and place a jumper wire in the plug to close the circuit, and see if that gives you control of your headlights.

there is a small black box behind the radio that controls the DRL's... check for the DRL delete thread on here and try to do that and see if it fixes your problem.
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Old Oct 12, 2010 | 08:51 AM
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DRLs and automatic headlights are two completely different things and require different methods to disable. FrankSS is correct, the problem is most like with your automatic headlight sensor. Unplugging it and shorting the two sensor wires together will make the system think it is daylight all the time so it will never turn on the headlights automatically - but you will still have full manual control with the switch.
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Old Oct 12, 2010 | 07:13 PM
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thanks guys I'll give it a try !
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Not sure if it matters but my car is a 99 camaro.
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Originally Posted by HaulinAce99
Not sure if it matters but my car is a 99 camaro.
Uhhh, yeah we kinda figured that because Firebirds don't have automatic headlights (except in Canada).
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