Jump to content

Disabling Daytime Running Lights (DRL)

LTZTom

By LTZTom
in Modifications & Accessories

 Share

Recommended Posts

morrislee Enthusiast

morrislee

Posted
Posted

Here is an easy way to do it.

 

Take apart the light switch. In one corner of the housing half, there is a small spring. Take that spring out, it's the return spring for the rotary switch when it's turned counter clock wise to turn off DRL and auto headlight. Put everything back carefully, there are tiny parts everywhere and make sure the switch position retainer is positioned correctly. Pay attention to the tiny pin for the dimmer switch.

 

Now when the switch is rotated CCW, it will not return to auto. The DRL and automatic headlight will stay turned off until the switch is turned clockwise.

I tried this, DRL still stays on when it is at the off position. I tried it and saw my LED DRL reflecting back on the back of another car.

 

This mod DOES NOT WORK, at least for Canadian variants

  • Replies 319
  • Created
  • Last Reply

Top Posters In This Topic

Popular Days

Top Posters In This Topic

Popular Days

Popular Posts

MotoMedic
MotoMedic

"I was a firefighter for 30 years" sounds like a qualifying statement.. if not intended that way, my mistake. And I never said you were evil. I clearly stated "everyone should be free to choose if the

VMaxtastic
VMaxtastic

Why? They're for safety. Not sure if you've ever seen the result of a head on collision... I bet you would change your tune if you did.

VMaxtastic
VMaxtastic

I'll take paying for a bulb over getting smoked by someone that isn't paying attention any day. Lots of people are too clueless to turn on their headlights in low visibility conditions.. I personally

Posted Images

obfirefighter22 Enthusiast

obfirefighter22

Posted
Posted

Keeper, I messaged him and he said no it does not turn the drls on with blinker. I'm guessing the parking light is the bottom set of Amber side markers, and the top pair of Amber side markers are the blinker set.

 

I'm out of town or I'd of went outside and looked.

LTZTom Enthusiast

LTZTom

Posted
  • Author
Posted (edited)

THANKS to all who finally figured this out!!!!! I started the original post a got hammered quite a bit over "safety issues". I didn't ask about "safety issues" I just wanted to know how to keep the damn things from coming on!! As soon as I get time I'm gonna go get what I need and go for it!

 

THANKS AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Edited by LTZTom
RKeeper1 Enthusiast

RKeeper1

Posted
Posted

Keeper, I messaged him and he said no it does not turn the drls on with blinker. I'm guessing the parking light is the bottom set of Amber side markers, and the top pair of Amber side markers are the blinker set.

 

I'm out of town or I'd of went outside and looked.

I'm actually going to keep the drl function but using led strips instead of low beams... I have 1 relay I can use for both sides if in fact the won't blink with the turn signals. If they do, I can run a 5 pin really for each side and the strips will blink off when the signal is on and it only blink with whatever signal is used
obfirefighter22 Enthusiast

obfirefighter22

Posted
Posted

I'm actually going to keep the drl function but using led strips instead of low beams... I have 1 relay I can use for both sides if in fact the won't blink with the turn signals. If they do, I can run a 5 pin really for each side and the strips will blink off when the signal is on and it only blink with whatever signal is used

Sounds cool, I know baking said he used only one relay at first for both lights but it got alittle hot. So he ended up using one relay per headlight

obfirefighter22 Enthusiast

obfirefighter22

Posted
Posted (edited)

I was going to go ahead and do the delete tomorrow but I just got home from vacation and my truck was at the dealership getting some stuff done while I was gone and they closed 45 minutes ago. So I have to wait till Monday to get it back!! Sucks

 

I was going to go ahead and do it car keeper had me wondering about the blinker question. Baking said it doesn't make the DRLs come on tho:/ so far he's een right, just want to see.

 

If the blinker somehow caused the DRLs to turn on I was thinking that you could find the positive from the light above the rear window and use it instead

Edited by advancedrescue
RKeeper1 Enthusiast

RKeeper1

Posted
Posted

Sounds cool, I know baking said he used only one relay at first for both lights but it got alittle hot. So he ended up using one relay per headlight

The one I have will handle it. Its an 8 pin so theres power in, ground, then on input and two outputs on one part and the same again on another. I'd use one of the marker lights and the power in to do both sides. Reason for me asking about the turn signals. Cuz if they do come on the both sides will blink whenever the side its tapped from blinks
obfirefighter22 Enthusiast

obfirefighter22

Posted
Posted (edited)

Hey keeper and LTZTom, since you might be getting to it before me here's what baking said when I asked him if turning on the blinker will trigger the DRLs.

 

"It does not being your tied Into the parking light side of it not the blinker"

 

I think what he's meaning is there are 3 wires going into the parking lights:1 pos, 1 neg, 1 signal wire that triggers it to blink when blinker is engaged. The power wire he tapped into only charges when the parking light feature is on. The blinking wire is strictly for the blinker.

 

 

In case it can help

Edited by advancedrescue
obfirefighter22 Enthusiast

obfirefighter22

Posted
Posted

So maybe it's a separate wire? Marker vs blinker?

Correct, there are three wires feeding the parking lamps, so one should be for the blinker function

  • Like 1
RKeeper1 Enthusiast

RKeeper1

Posted
Posted

Correct, there are three wires feeding the parking lamps, so one should be for the blinker function

Makes things much easier for me! I just ordered my strips and h11 extenders so ill be doing it whenever they come from china lol
thomasbryan1983 New Member

thomasbryan1983

Posted
Posted (edited)

I removed the return spring in the switch and now the switch stays in the off position. I never have my DRL's on now and it was an easy 10 minute fix. No need for rewiring anything just remove the spring in the switch and you are good to go..

Edited by thomasbryan1983
RKeeper1 Enthusiast

RKeeper1

Posted
Posted (edited)

How can we use an h11 extension when the factory harness is in the dust cap already? Can the plug come out from in there and the new end from the extension go in in its place?

Edited by RKeeper1
  • 2 weeks later...
obfirefighter22 Enthusiast

obfirefighter22

Posted
Posted

How can we use an h11 extension when the factory harness is in the dust cap already? Can the plug come out from in there and the new end from the extension go in in its place?

Sorry I haven't responded in awhile. We're you able to get it working Keeper? And if so then was there anything you'd like to add to the instructions? I know you mention the extensions plugging in to the bulb and was wondering if you had a solution. I'm about to go ahead and order mine too.

RKeeper1 Enthusiast

RKeeper1

Posted
Posted

My stuff hasn't shown up yet... I believe you can get the wires off the main plug but idk which wires that will be... I think I'm gunna have to cut a hole in the cap to feed the extension through and part of my opt7 led harness to go be able do do the wiring

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing

  • Latest Articles

  • Posts

    • fm2176
      New to Me 2010 SLE (Quirks, Issues)

      By fm2176 · Posted

      Thanks!  I figured as such; GM and other manufacturers have used standard parts and harnesses across trim levels and such for decades.  I pulled the blank accessory cover off of my commuter van (a 2016 or so Chevy 15-passenger) years ago and found the plug for a USB outlet.  It wasn't connected to anything, though (I tried swapping in an outlet from another van).  I was a GM Tech years ago (late-90s) and was pretty familiar with my 2006.  I might be wrong, but I view newer vehicles (pretty much anything made in the past 20 years) as being a lot more plug and play.  Meaning, more unused wires and plugs unless you have the Mack Daddy of vehicles.    
    • Coastie05
      It's Been a Long Time...

      By Coastie05 · Posted

      Welcome back!
    • davester
      New to Me 2010 SLE (Quirks, Issues)

      By davester · Posted

      not all plugs will be used.  gm uses more generic harnesses that support most/all options, and if your truck doesn't have a specfiic option, the plug won't be used (commonly will have a dummy insert in the plug , or it'll be taped up, but some may just be left as is).  But it's sldo possible some p.o. has installed the wrong/cheaper parts that aren't correct for your vehicle...
    • fm2176
      New to Me 2010 SLE (Quirks, Issues)

      By fm2176 · Posted

      First off, I'm not trying to just get easy advice/fixes for the issues I've noticed so far.  I'll be combing through the site via searches and such, and if past experiences are any indication, should find what I need.  For the sake of conversation, though, I figured I'd post the handful of things I've noticed in the 12 hours since buying my 2010 SLE CCSB.     Indicator lights: Airbag and TPMS.  The tire pressures aren't reading for any of the wheels, so I'm pretty certain the sensors were either removed, are damaged, or are otherwise inoperable.  I used to mount and balance tires 25 years ago but am pretty much ignorant when it comes to TPMS.  My 2006 didn't have the sensors and this might be the fourth vehicle I've owned that does.     Radio: Rear speakers aren't working.  I removed the driver's side rear door panel and checked the speaker and wiring.  I also removed the sill and b-pillar covers to check the wiring.  A few minutes of Google Fu showed that this is potentially a head unit issue.    Switches: Power mirrors don't turn left/right.  I ordered replacement driver's door switches that should arrive tomorrow.  The windows and locks work but it was only about $20 for all of them.  The driver's side rear window switch lets the window down but won't put it back up.  I think the passenger rear doesn't work at all.  In the coming days/weeks, I'll break out my multimeter to check all of that.   Unknown wiring harness: There's a box attached to the front driver's side of the engine compartment, right where the second battery shelf is located.  There are three plugs, one of which looks like it fits a standard headlight-style bulb (9007 or similar).  It doesn't look like it's plugged into anything.  I'll do some digging and if I don't see anything elsewhere on the site, post some pictures here.   Unknown plugs on brake booster: There are at least two female plugs on the brake booster that aren't being used.  I think it might be a replacement/aftermarket, so maybe those are used for a different application, as there don't seem to be any unplugged harnesses and no indicator lights are on.   Little squeaks when turning: Sounds almost like a bushing around the bed of the truck.  I'll have to pay close attention as I get more familiar with the truck.   Clunk on acceleration: possibly the infamous drivetrain clunk.  My 2006 had it and I'm just not familiar enough with this truck yet to fully grasp what it is.   Anyway, my apologies for the vague and all over the place post.  This truck is new to me, and it's been four years since I drove my 2006.  With 200k miles, I know I'll need to learn this truck quickly to avoid having any major issues, despite being confident it's got much more life to it.  My 2006 had nearly 320k on it when I parked it (nearly 300k of which I put on the truck), and it was still drivable then, though I suspected the head gasket might have blown.  I'd hoped to have that truck back by now, but it's gone forever, as I detailed in my reintroduction thread.  
    • lowrider
      Range RA007 DFM Module

      By lowrider · Posted

      I always drive in Sport mode. With more driving, I am finding the initial response when accelerating is much quicker now🖕 Lou

  • GM-Trucks.com Clubs

  • Popular Contributors

×
×
  • Create New...