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Hi everyone...anyways, love my new ride...(see sig) but I had recently noticed that the headlights/hi-lights don't stay on together. Any information on how to make these stay one together? ... thanks - tha newbie 4 now... :D

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ps, here are a couple of pics of my new ride...love'n it...I'm planning on purchasing some new wheels, and have the Major Guard warranty, added the tire protection as well. My dealer said that the added tire protection would cover upto $2500.00 on the tires and or rims. I want to make sure it would cover aftermarket wheels, and he replied ANYTHING...hmm I'm a new owner to a Chevy, and came from a background of european import vehicles, and 1 ford Mustang...it was a classic!...68 Ca Special... n e ways any help would be appreciated...oh yea heres a couple of pics! thanks! :D

 

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LS_Z71_002.sized.jpg fresssh off the lot!

 

I had to search for this car for over a month...almost bought the silver, but lov'n the white w/ textured fender wells...

blue2kzr2 Enthusiast

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Welcome. That looks like a silver Dodge Ram it's parked next to. My S-10 gets parked next to a silver '04 2500 Hemi 4x4 all the time. Those things are MONSTERS, the back edge of the bed rail is nearly to my chin, and I'm almost 6'...

03TRAILEXT Enthusiast

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Welcome.

 

They do make a box that allows the hi and lows to saty on at the same time. Use the search feature here, it works pretty good.

Elwood Senior Enthusiast

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Yeah they have switches you can install to allow both to stay on and you can turn it on and off as needed. If you don't have any luck searching for what you need, check with MountaineerTom (one of the light duty mods). He installed a switch in his 99 Silverado and may be able to get you pointed in the right direction.

Ames Enthusiast

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You can just wire it up so the low's stay on with the highs. Here is a diagram from Diggs on ls1gto.

 

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