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dieselbeef Enthusiast

dieselbeef

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I want to delete the function. I want the control over the headlights.

 

btw if I do the headlight sw mod ...removing the internal spring..so it doesn't return to auto and stays in the off position will that do it..i plan on doing that tomorrow.

 

all stock 2105 sle 1500

 

I did the bcm upgrade and im happy with the performance but I don't want automatic anything on my truck

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Vic15 Enthusiast

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Can't you turn the knob to the off position?

Thomcat Senior Enthusiast

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I want to delete the function. I want the control over the headlights.

 

btw if I do the headlight sw mod ...removing the internal spring..so it doesn't return to auto and stays in the off position will that do it..i plan on doing that tomorrow.

 

all stock 2105 sle 1500

 

I did the bcm upgrade and im happy with the performance but I don't want automatic anything on my truck

May not be as simple as removing the spring. It is a momentary switch in the Off position so you need to see the schematic to see what it is controlling e.g. if it is a latching relay, or a flip flop semiconductor a constant voltage in the Off position may heat it up and cause it to burn out.

polarys425 Enthusiast

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Can't you turn the knob to the off position?

 

He's upset that it self returns to the auto position. He'd rather be one of those people that run around in the rain, and dusk/dawn with no lights on.

 

They turn on when needed, off when not needed. Should be mandatory, and it's surprising the number of cars that don't have them. Seen to many fools nearly hit with no headlights on.....

SouthernSilveradoGuy85 Senior Enthusiast

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He's upset that it self returns to the auto position. He'd rather be one of those people that run around in the rain, and dusk/dawn with no lights on.

 

They turn on when needed, off when not needed. Should be mandatory, and it's surprising the number of cars that don't have them. Seen to many fools nearly hit with no headlights on.....

 

I don't see a drawback to automatic headlights, even with daytime running lights. When I got my '98 it had DRLs and I would worry that it would make the headlight bulbs go out more often than if it didn't have DRLs. I got the truck used in '04 and had it until '14 when I got my '14 and never had to replace any of the headlight bulbs. Replaced a bunch of bulbs in the taillights, but not up front.

 

I laughed a little when he said he doesn't want anything automatic. I guess he should remove ABS, TC, Stabilitrak, replace the trans with a manual with a manual t-case. And while he's at it, replace the windows with manual windows. There's some things I wouldn't want automatic or with an electric motor, but the things on my '14 is fine with me. I don't need automatic windshield wipers since I have the sense to turn them on when it rains. I actually like to see out my windshield so I clean it everytime I fill up at the gas station, use washer fluid once a day and I typically run the wipers 1 or 2 speeds faster than normal.

polarys425 Enthusiast

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I just absolutely see no reason for the headlights to not come on when they should.

 

Have a valid reason? Enlighten me.

austingta Enthusiast

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I don't see a drawback to automatic headlights, even with daytime running lights. When I got my '98 it had DRLs and I would worry that it would make the headlight bulbs go out more often than if it didn't have DRLs. I got the truck used in '04 and had it until '14 when I got my '14 and never had to replace any of the headlight bulbs. Replaced a bunch of bulbs in the taillights, but not up front.

 

I laughed a little when he said he doesn't want anything automatic. I guess he should remove ABS, TC, Stabilitrak, replace the trans with a manual with a manual t-case. And while he's at it, replace the windows with manual windows. There's some things I wouldn't want automatic or with an electric motor, but the things on my '14 is fine with me. I don't need automatic windshield wipers since I have the sense to turn them on when it rains. I actually like to see out my windshield so I clean it everytime I fill up at the gas station, use washer fluid once a day and I typically run the wipers 1 or 2 speeds faster than normal.

 

 

The higher end trims of the F150 have automatic wipers. They are awesome. Adaptive cruise control is too.

dieselbeef Enthusiast

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I like power stuff...I don't like things that are not entirely necessary that can cause more grief down the road. I don't need a truck to turn on its own headlights just like I don't need a self driving or self parking truck. I can do all that..have been for 40 yrs...ive managed . I guess there are some people that cannot do the required things to drive in the proper fashion...

 

I bought this as our family truck primarily for my wife. my personal truck is an 02 dodge ram diesel 4x4. it does have a manual transfer case and I put manual hubs on it too! I can fix almost anything short of a fire on the side of the road..good luck with that on these trucks....hell if ya use the wrong spare key it wont run til the dlr resets it..thats handy if your in the middle of Yosemite in the winter. I live in florida....spare might not be handy right then.

 

im not gonna by xm or onstar either...the 500$ payment is enough..don't need that stuff...radio is free just like the tv antenna on my house.

 

look man I get it..but everyone doesn't want every single gadget all the time..i just got an iphone 6 mos ago....

 

I didn't really realize all the tech we bought when we got this truck..i know mostly I cant work on it..but it really has a lot more than I bargained for and as much as I really like this truck..and I really do like it...I just don't need all the tech..at least I got an sle instead of the really loaded denali or something

SouthernSilveradoGuy85 Senior Enthusiast

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I like power stuff...I don't like things that are not entirely necessary that can cause more grief down the road. I don't need a truck to turn on its own headlights just like I don't need a self driving or self parking truck. I can do all that..have been for 40 yrs...ive managed . I guess there are some people that cannot do the required things to drive in the proper fashion...

 

 

 

I bought this as our family truck primarily for my wife. my personal truck is an 02 dodge ram diesel 4x4. it does have a manual transfer case and I put manual hubs on it too! I can fix almost anything short of a fire on the side of the road..good luck with that on these trucks....hell if ya use the wrong spare key it wont run til the dlr resets it..thats handy if your in the middle of Yosemite in the winter. I live in florida....spare might not be handy right then.

 

im not gonna by xm or onstar either...the 500$ payment is enough..don't need that stuff...radio is free just like the tv antenna on my house.

 

look man I get it..but everyone doesn't want every single gadget all the time..i just got an iphone 6 mos ago....

 

I didn't really realize all the tech we bought when we got this truck..i know mostly I cant work on it..but it really has a lot more than I bargained for and as much as I really like this truck..and I really do like it...I just don't need all the tech..at least I got an sle instead of the really loaded denali or something

 

 

 

I don't like all things on modern vehicles, but some I do. I'm perfectly happy with the features that my '14 LT has and don't need the things that it doesn't have that the higher trims do have. My old '86 Chevy C10 didn't even have factory A/C and no power anything other than power steering. I never complained about the truck unless it was raining on a hot day.

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Interesting Dichotomy... Some people, present company included, are excited about tech features, and are willing to pay extra for the "new goodies". I even get upset that GM doesn't offer the same tech in their light trucks that they put in their SUV's, or even some of the tech that Ford and Ram bring to the table.

Bottom line, you are still in control. Even if your truck may steer you back into your lane or slow your cruise control for you if you are not paying attention, almost all of these features are defeatable. I get tired of Nay-Sayers condemning the upcoming autonomous features of cars as if they have no choice and the car is going to drive for them whether they like it or not. It's an added convenience feature, and it's not mandatory to use.

 

Getting back to simpler terms... What is the problem if the headlights come on automatically? I actually get upset when driving a rental car or passing another car during dusk or rain and they don't have their lights on!

 

 

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Last C5 Enthusiast

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I just absolutely see no reason for the headlights to not come on when they should.

 

Have a valid reason? Enlighten me.

 

Hunting season, Christmas light tours, night time in the camp grounds, etc. etc.

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Hunting season, Christmas light tours, night time in the camp grounds, etc. etc.

 

You can still turn them off..... You simply have to turn the nob each time you start the truck. There simply isn't a valid reason to permanently disable it. They turn on only when it's dark enough, and off when it's light enough, hence they're only on when needed.

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You can still turn them off..... You simply have to turn the nob each time you start the truck. There simply isn't a valid reason to permanently disable it. They turn on only when it's dark enough, and off when it's light enough, hence they're only on when needed.

The less control you have the less thinking you have to do until that lack of thinking becomes a habit and starts getting in the way. I think I prefer to decide what I want to have automated and when.

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