Daytime Running Lights *Help*
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Daytime Running Lights *Help*
Is it possible to get rid of the day time running lights, i like to be able to turn off and turn on the headlights manually, since im the kinda person who likes to drive at sunset time with just my foglights help me please thanks
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Originally Posted by cjacks7
There is a box located behind the stereo to the right, that you can unplug one of the plugs on it and it will disable the DRL's. If you do a search they have some threads about it.
To disable the automatic headlights, disconnect the sensor in the dash next to the defroster vent and connect the two wires together with a short piece of wire. This will make the system "think" it's daylight all the time so it won't turn on the headlights.
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Originally Posted by WhiteBird00
No, if you do that then your turn signals won't work. The left and right turn signal relays are contained in the DRL control module. You need to cut the dark blue and dark blue with white stripe wires and connect them together, then do the same with the light blue and light blue with white stripe wires. That will disable the DRLs but leave the turn signals functional.
To disable the automatic headlights, disconnect the sensor in the dash next to the defroster vent and connect the two wires together with a short piece of wire. This will make the system "think" it's daylight all the time so it won't turn on the headlights.
To disable the automatic headlights, disconnect the sensor in the dash next to the defroster vent and connect the two wires together with a short piece of wire. This will make the system "think" it's daylight all the time so it won't turn on the headlights.
Thanks for that info WhiteBird00.
I had looked that up a while back and lost it.
Now if I just get off my duff and do it finally.
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WhiteBird00: Where is the sensor located? Im confused! Will the lights still work with the switch? Will the turn signal lights remain on during the day or will they be off? Thanks!
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Originally Posted by 98WHTSS
WhiteBird00: Where is the sensor located? Im confused! Will the lights still work with the switch? Will the turn signal lights remain on during the day or will they be off? Thanks!
The DRLs will go on as soon as you release the parking brake with the car running and they will stay on until you shut off the car (even if you re-apply the parking brake). They are controlled by a module about the size of a cigarette package mounted behind the radio. You can disable them (although I have no idea why you would want to) by cutting the four wires at the DRL control module and splicing them together as described in an earlier post.
The automatic headlights are controlled by a light sensor that is mounted on the top of the dash to the right of the defroster vent (next to the red alarm LED). As it gets darker outside, the sensor increases the resistance in the circuit until it reaches a point where the system turns on the headlights. You can disable these by unplugging the sensor and connecting the two wires together using a short piece of wire. This gives zero resistance which makes the system think it's daylight all the time so it never turns on the headlights. You can still control the lights normally using the headlight switch - only the automatic function is affected.
To get at the sensor, you will need to remove both A-pillar trim pieces (the plastic trim running down the side of the windshield to the dash). Then you carefully pry up the main dash cover. It is held in place by a combination of clips and Velcro strips. The edges are very sharp so be careful. You will see the sensor attached to the underside of the panel with two wires connected to it. The sensor can be removed by turning it a quarter turn (like taillight bulb sockets). Just disconnect the two wires from the sensor and connect them together then reassemble the dash and trim.
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I disocnnected the smaller connector on that box which disabled the Auto headlights, Daytime running lights, and parking brake light. The signals still work fine.
check this link for various mods on the auto headlights and such..
http://www.xse.com/leres/ss/drl.html
check this link for various mods on the auto headlights and such..
http://www.xse.com/leres/ss/drl.html
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Originally Posted by sixvi6-camaro
I disocnnected the smaller connector on that box which disabled the Auto headlights, Daytime running lights, and parking brake light. The signals still work fine.
check this link for various mods on the auto headlights and such..
http://www.xse.com/leres/ss/drl.html
check this link for various mods on the auto headlights and such..
http://www.xse.com/leres/ss/drl.html
Unplugging connector C2 will disable the DRLs, the automatic headlights, the parking brake warning light, and may have other side effects that I haven't investigated. For example, it's been mentioned on this board that disabling the brake warning light circuit also disables the ABS system. My policy is always make the smallest change that will get the job done.
Besides, I can understand why someone would want to disable the automatic headlights but, for the life of me, I can't think of a good reason to disable the DRLs.