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So do you guys take the diodes out when you go to the dealer for service? Just wondering if I should pull it out before I go in for my free oil change. No reason for them to look under the dash but you never know. What does everyone do?

 

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2014 SIERRA SLT FOG LIGHTS WITH HIGH BEAM HEADLIGHTS MODIFICATION This mod will let you use the fog lights on low beam same as factory. On and off with the fog light button. When the fog ligh

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This was on the Duramax forum. I believe it is for a GMT 900. But the principles are likely applicable to a K2. Use this information cautiously. ------------------------------------------------------

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OK, After struggling thru the schematics and online mods of past models all evening, I figured it out. This is for a Sierra and should be the same for the Silverado. It involves pushing one Diode in

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So do you guys take the diodes out when you go to the dealer for service? Just wondering if I should pull it out before I go in for my free oil change. No reason for them to look under the dash but you never know. What does everyone do?

 

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I haven't taken any of my diodes out, yet.

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I didn't have a spare diode laying around that would fit, mine had some fat leads on it. So, I used an LED, now I have a soft green glow at my knees when my fogs and high beams are on.

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That has to be my issue. I was pushing in, but maybe it just isn't setting correct. I'll try again this weekend.

 

 

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Got it to work. Side note, there is a horn wire in that harness and if you tap it instead of fogs, your horn will honk when you put on your high beams!

 

 

 

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I don't find anything wrong eh my high beams coming on when I honk.

 

 

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Anyone have some diodes they want to send me? Want to do this as last night I was driving back from the ER and the fogs would have been nice. Thanks!

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Amazon has them

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Yes I know just don't need 100 for a 2 piece job lol

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Yes I know just don't need 100 for a 2 piece job lol

Then you eBay the rest for a profit!

 

 

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Then you eBay the rest for a profit!

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I'll sell ya some! 2 bucks a pop! Haha jk

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Yes I know just don't need 100 for a 2 piece job lol

 

 

Radio Shack has them on sale, $0.78/ea. Bought mine, 2-pack for $4, had to drive 45 miles to nearest one, but was worth it. RS website is showing the 2, 3 and 4 packs for $0.78 as well.

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Did this mod tonight and was a pain in the ass then got them to stick. After the Cargo/Reverse was done the high beams and fog was a piece of cake!

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I haven't taken any of my diodes out, yet.

 

 

Had my oil changed and all Tuesday (yesterday), they didn't say anything to me about the diodes.

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How positive of a feel does your setup feel when you insert your diode? I did mine last night... pushed rather hard with needle nose pliers, and it didn't work at first when I tested it... pushed even harder until the diode "arms" bent... tested it, and it worked. Nothing ever did seem to click in past the connector or anything, so I don't necessarily have full confidence that it won't vibrate back out and stop working. Any tips?

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