DRL's 2001 sierra 1500 hd

[carcrazy88]

Hey guys, I know that this subject has been brought up a couple of times, but i recently bought a set of HID's for my truck, and when i start the truck when its dark out, my DRL's automatically turn on. I wouldn't care, but every time i start it, when it cranks, the lights flicker, and it causes the lights to go out. I then turn the brights on and off to reset the HID's, and they work fine after that. I know there is an override to turn off the DRL's, but that still doesnt stop the lights from flickering when i start it. Soooo, my question is how do i turn the DRL's off completely, giving me complete control over what lights are on and when. I've read something about putting a resistor somewhere, but I'd have no clue how to do that. If that is my only option, where do i find step by step instructions on how to do that? Thanks!!

[Airjer_]

The DRL's and the headlamps are two different bulbs. Maybe you have automatic headlights and your trying to figure out how to disable the automatic part?

[carcrazy88]

yea, the drl's don't bother me, its the headlights turning on automatically that is the problem.

[ebedsilva]

I had that same problem with my HID's and I made it a habit to turn on the high beams before I got off the truck, so that way when I turn it on again the high beams are on and I dont have the flickering. Also, about 6 months ago I replaced my battery and now I can start my truck with the HID's and no flickering.