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johnblazer Jun 14, 2013 12:42 AM

DRL how to disable?
 
Does anyone know how to disable daytime running lights on a 97 olds?

I'd rather use switch to turn lights on and off instead of auto

Mike Jun 14, 2013 04:36 AM

Which ones? The DRL's or do you have the Auto lights?

johnblazer Jun 14, 2013 11:07 AM

drl please

johnblazer Jun 14, 2013 03:25 PM

I have auto lights with drl

how can I disable the drl or both


Originally Posted by johnblazer (Post 1582345)
drl please


2k2cse Jun 14, 2013 06:42 PM

DRL might be as simple as pulling a relay. To disable the auto lights, you essentially have to trick the light sensor into thinking its always light out. Some cars, it's just a straight jumper across the wires, and others require a resistor that mocks the resistance of the sensor in daylight.

Mike Jun 14, 2013 09:04 PM

The DRL's read here...https://www.gmforum.com/everything-e...lights-292545/

And for the auto headlights, and I forget the value, but you need to pull the photo sensor from the top left of the dash, measure the resistance in full sunlight and use a resistor in equal value. Normally found at RadioShack.

johnblazer Jun 14, 2013 09:27 PM

thanks mike


Originally Posted by Mike1995 (Post 1582352)
The DRL's read here...https://www.gmforum.com/everything-e...lights-292545/

And for the auto headlights, and I forget the value, but you need to pull the photo sensor from the top left of the dash, measure the resistance in full sunlight and use a resistor in equal value. Normally found at RadioShack.


eltatertoto Jun 14, 2013 09:56 PM

you may get lucky like i was. i popped my photo sensor out and wrapped the contacts in copper wire. no more auto lights now.

johnblazer Jun 15, 2013 04:17 PM

so basically... just cut the wires and wrap bare wire together?



Originally Posted by eltatertoto (Post 1582358)
you may get lucky like i was. i popped my photo sensor out and wrapped the contacts in copper wire. no more auto lights now.


johnblazer Jun 15, 2013 04:22 PM

Here are a few pics of where this DRL module.. not that clear.. but easy to do

https://www.gmforum.com/members/john...00100-4237.jpg


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