Anybody know how to disable Automatic Headlights??

DEV1ST8R · April 27, 2005

I like the Daytime Running Lights (DRL), but I despise the Automatic Headlights. There has to be a way to "confuse" the truck into thinking that it's always light out. Anybody know how?

I've tried disconnecting the light sensor and putting in a link between the wires, but the headlights just stayed on 24-7. I tried disconnecting a bunch of the DRL fuses in the main fusebox. . again, nothing.

If anyone could help me, I'd appreciate it much!!! THANKS!!!

Halen5150 · April 27, 2005

I think if you press your dome override button 3 times, the headlights will shut off.

west chevy hd · April 28, 2005

i thought by hitting the domelight button 3 times it only turned the drl's off. i may be wrong

BBSilverado · April 28, 2005

I like the Daytime Running Lights (DRL), but I despise the Automatic Headlights. There has to be a way to "confuse" the truck into thinking that it's always light out. Anybody know how?

I've tried disconnecting the light sensor and putting in a link between the wires, but the headlights just stayed on 24-7. I tried disconnecting a bunch of the DRL fuses in the main fusebox. . again, nothing.

If anyone could help me, I'd appreciate it much!!! THANKS!!!

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Install One 1.5K ohm 1/2 watt resistor (Radio Shack, $0.49 for a package of 5) in place of the light sensor not a jumper wire between the wires.

Halen5150 · April 28, 2005

i thought by hitting the domelight button 3 times it only turned the drl's off. i may be wrong

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It works on my '00. I tried it at night, and it shut off my headlights completely.

sonjaab · April 28, 2005

BLACK............For complete instructions on how to disable

the DRLs and auto-ons like BB mentioned above with the

resistor check out http://www.lightsout.org

Very easy, NO tearing apart anything and it can be done under

the dash off the BCM in minutes.

Worked for me on my 01 !............geo

Bill55AZ · April 28, 2005

A lot of insurance companies give some discount for the safety feature you are disabling. Hope you don't have an accident where witnesses say your lights were not on.

DEV1ST8R · April 28, 2005

I like the Daytime Running Lights (DRL), but I despise the Automatic Headlights. There has to be a way to "confuse" the truck into thinking that it's always light out. Anybody know how?

I've tried disconnecting the light sensor and putting in a link between the wires, but the headlights just stayed on 24-7. I tried disconnecting a bunch of the DRL fuses in the main fusebox. . again, nothing.

If anyone could help me, I'd appreciate it much!!! THANKS!!!

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Install One 1.5K ohm 1/2 watt resistor (Radio Shack, $0.49 for a package of 5) in place of the light sensor not a jumper wire between the wires.

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THANK YOU BBSilverado! That's exactly what I hoping to hear. I was so frustrated when the jumper wire didn't work - it didn't make sense. I'll give a shot this weekend!

Cool Zr2 · April 28, 2005

I like the Daytime Running Lights (DRL), but I despise the Automatic Headlights. There has to be a way to "confuse" the truck into thinking that it's always light out. Anybody know how?

I've tried disconnecting the light sensor and putting in a link between the wires, but the headlights just stayed on 24-7. I tried disconnecting a bunch of the DRL fuses in the main fusebox. . again, nothing.

If anyone could help me, I'd appreciate it much!!! THANKS!!!

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Install One 1.5K ohm 1/2 watt resistor (Radio Shack, $0.49 for a package of 5) in place of the light sensor not a jumper wire between the wires.

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I did that, worked excelent!!!

willieboy · April 28, 2005

I still have never understood why anyone would want to disable the automatic headlights.... I think that is a great feature. Same with DRLs... The only thing I could think of is if you were trying to outrun the law at night, and you could not puch the dome light override three times.

jhm · April 28, 2005

I still have never understood why anyone would want to disable the automatic headlights.... I think that is a great feature. Same with DRLs... The only thing I could think of is if you were trying to outrun the law at night, and you could not puch the dome light override three times.

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Everyone has their own likes and dislikes. I hate DRL's and pulled the fuse to get rid of them. I like the auto headlights, one less thing to think about. A guy I work with is a ford lover, he bought a chevy because of the body style changes ford made. When they redesigned the body he traded the chevy and went back to ford. He told me the only thing he misses is the auto headlights.

GnatGoSplat · April 28, 2005

I still have never understood why anyone would want to disable the automatic headlights.... I think that is a great feature. Same with DRLs... The only thing I could think of is if you were trying to outrun the law at night, and you could not puch the dome light override three times.

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Me neither. In fact, I want to add it to my cars that don't have it.

sonjaab · April 28, 2005

LIGHTS ON FOR SAFETY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

What a CROCK !!!!!!!!!!!!

I ride my motorcycles with the lights on.........................Most A******S

will STILL run you down !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I snow plow with a LOAD of headlights, flashers, plus yellow roof beacon

flashing day or night...............

Do most of these IDIOTS pay attention ???????????......NOPE!

My POOR neighbor sure does (good guy too) when my truck sits for

HOURS either defrosting, heating up or cooling down.

He LOVES all those DRLs, auto ons shining in HIS windows at 3 am.

daily.................

YES, There are times when lights on work and increase the safety

factor.....................BUT............Go hug a tree !.....

USA1Fan · April 28, 2005

Sorry. Couldn't help myself. You're right any more. With or without lights most people act as if they can't see you.

Still I really like when it's evening, I'm driving west, the sun is just over the edge of the mountains in my eyes, there's shadow from those mountains over the road in front of me, and there are cars coming toward me (two lane undivided roads). I can easily see the ones with their lights on. The rest blend into the shadows because my eyes have adjusted to the bright sun..

Edit: The same thing happens in the mornings when I'm headed east on the same roads..

budhayes3 · April 28, 2005

I like my DRL's, but I'm not a fan of the auto headlights since the dome light dance doesn't work on 99's. I wired an LED in place of the photodiode to make mine manual...did it right at the BCM, took about 5 minutes.

My reason for wanting control of the lights is basically...what if I want to turn them off? There are times when you don't need your lights on...like when the truck is parked and idling(sp?) and the lights are shining in someone's living room window. With the 99's, the vehicle has to be started with the e-brake set for the headlights to be off, then once you release the e-brake, they come on, and stay on. Have to shut it off again and reset the brake to get em back off. I'd rather just turn them on and off myself.