quick headlight question
grandprixgtx00
02-12-2008, 04:49 PM
'99 GT/'00 GTX
I have removed the DRL fuse on both of these cars, and since i did that, the auto headlight feature does not work. i know on my '97 SE the lights automatically come on at night time, and i have removed the DRL fuse on that car also.
just wondering if anyone has any idea of why this might be? i hate DRL's, but it is pretty nice when your headlights come on automatically at night time.
I have removed the DRL fuse on both of these cars, and since i did that, the auto headlight feature does not work. i know on my '97 SE the lights automatically come on at night time, and i have removed the DRL fuse on that car also.
just wondering if anyone has any idea of why this might be? i hate DRL's, but it is pretty nice when your headlights come on automatically at night time.
BNaylor
02-12-2008, 08:40 PM
Have you tried either of the 2 methods below?
Method 1:
Remove access panel from driver's side dashboard. Unplug 2-wire harness from DRL diode module (shrouded by an aluminum heatsink). Tape up unused connector to prevent shorts and replace access cover. DONE.
Method 2:
Disabling the DRLs on a GTP (and presumably on other GPs). This procedure should not take more then 15 minutes.
1. Remove the dash bolster then look under the left side of the dash and you will see two modules. The one you want is the smaller of the two and is closest to you as you are looking at it.
2. Remove the connectors then remove the module by pushing up and out of the bracket,
3. Carefully bend back the locking tabs and slide the circuit board out of the case
4. You will see three (3) relays on the board. Your interested in the CENTER RELAY. You will need a piece of plastic from one of those clear plastic packages that they seem to put everything from auto parts to toothbrushes in these days .
5. Cut a piece aprox. 3/4 inch long and bend a little leg on the end. With the leg you just bent in you fingers, slide the plastic between the contact points of the center relay so they can't meet
6. Put everything back together in the reverse order that you used to take it out
With either procedure there should be no DRLs during the day but "AUTO ON" at night.
Method 1:
Remove access panel from driver's side dashboard. Unplug 2-wire harness from DRL diode module (shrouded by an aluminum heatsink). Tape up unused connector to prevent shorts and replace access cover. DONE.
Method 2:
Disabling the DRLs on a GTP (and presumably on other GPs). This procedure should not take more then 15 minutes.
1. Remove the dash bolster then look under the left side of the dash and you will see two modules. The one you want is the smaller of the two and is closest to you as you are looking at it.
2. Remove the connectors then remove the module by pushing up and out of the bracket,
3. Carefully bend back the locking tabs and slide the circuit board out of the case
4. You will see three (3) relays on the board. Your interested in the CENTER RELAY. You will need a piece of plastic from one of those clear plastic packages that they seem to put everything from auto parts to toothbrushes in these days .
5. Cut a piece aprox. 3/4 inch long and bend a little leg on the end. With the leg you just bent in you fingers, slide the plastic between the contact points of the center relay so they can't meet
6. Put everything back together in the reverse order that you used to take it out
With either procedure there should be no DRLs during the day but "AUTO ON" at night.
grandprixgtx00
02-12-2008, 09:10 PM
cool, thanks for the advise. i will try both and see what it does for me!
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