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How to disable Auto lights and DRL-Silverado Sierra?

How to disable Auto lights and DRL-Silverado Sierra?

I was looking for a way to disable the DRL and Autolights only for when going hunting so when i enter the bush or field my lights are not lighting up the whole woods. I coulnd’t really find any real “how to” so i decided to write one up.

Can a DRL be turned off in Canada?

YES, DRL’s are required in Canada and cannot be turned off with the switch. Using the switch to turn off the lights by rotating the knob with turn them off but only for that drive cycle. The next time you get in the truck and start it up, they will come back on. You would need to turn it off each time you drive.

What should I do if my DRL turns on?

You would *want* to apply the parking brake. Since you have to put the truck in drive to see if the drls turn on during the day. Or you could just park in front of a window. Or you could alternatively pull the DRL fuses. Much more simple, reversible and quicker.

Is there a way to turn off the DRL lights?

Using the switch to turn off the lights by rotating the knob with turn them off but only for that drive cycle. The next time you get in the truck and start it up, they will come back on. You would need to turn it off each time you drive. Yes, fully understand the DRL’s cannot be controlled by the switch on the dash. Fuses can deal with that.

How do you turn off headlights at night?

I tried messing with the switch, and when the headlights turn on, it won’t even let you turn the lights off with the switch, after about 3 minutes it will let you turn them off. But after you go back inside for a few, they turn right back on. If it matters, I did get aftermarket light bulbs a couple months ago.

Why do my headlights turn on by themselves?

The vehicle may be having issues with the headlight circuitry. This may mean that the sensor, photocell, body control module, replacement headlight, or a fuse/relay has failed. Something is allowing power to be sent to the headlights when the vehicle should be off.

Where to mount a toggle switch on a headlight?

Determine where you want to mount the toggle switch. The switch should be close to the old switch’s location so that you can simply run the existing wires to the toggle switch. Locate the existing wires for the old headlight/parking light switch that you are replacing. Disconnect the wiring harness or wires from the back of the switch.

I was looking for a way to disable the DRL and Autolights only for when going hunting so when i enter the bush or field my lights are not lighting up the whole woods. I coulnd’t really find any real “how to” so i decided to write one up.

What kind of headlights does a GMC Sierra have?

Modern lighting technology opens up a multitude of new lighting and aesthetic possibilities for your GMC Sierra – as perusing the 2007-2018 headlights on AmericanTrucks reveals. Dayliners add a bar of LED light to the headlight assembly, making your truck look customized and increasing its visibility to other vehicles sharing the road.

Do you have to turn your lights off before applying the parking brake?

most people don’t know this but you can turn your lights off by applying the parking brake before you turn the car on. You car must be turned off before you apply the parking brake for this to work.

Using the switch to turn off the lights by rotating the knob with turn them off but only for that drive cycle. The next time you get in the truck and start it up, they will come back on. You would need to turn it off each time you drive. Yes, fully understand the DRL’s cannot be controlled by the switch on the dash. Fuses can deal with that.

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Ruth Doyle