daylight running lights

[danielsb]

The DRL's have gone out on my 1996 silverado. I have checked the fuse and it is ok. I am guessing its the bulbs themselves but havent been able to find them. Are they part of the headlight?
danielsb

[jeverett]

They are the regular low-beam bulb.

[danielsb]

thanks, why do my low beams still work? Or is there a bigger problem?

[buttnekked]

sounds like the drl relay or sensor is bad. As long as you still have headlights I wouldn't worry.

[danielsb]

yea, i doubt it is a sensor since that year truck isnt equiped with light sensing sensors. Do you you know where the DRL relay is? I just like the convenience of the DRLs. THanks for you help

[jeverett]

GM 98 full size truck (probably same for 96-99 C/K). There is a cigarette pack sized finned black heat sink (this is a double diode, 2 volt drop) located near the steering column, under the dash.

That is where the DRL "brain" is I guess..If the relay is like my 99, it is in the under hood fuse block.

[danielsb]

Thanks i will check it out

[chris97b]

Check the DRL fuse. If the fuse is bad, the headlights will work with the switch, but no DRL. (It's under the hood, labeled DRL) This is also a convenient DRL bypass on up to 98 trucks or 99 burban/tahoe, just pull the fuse!

[danielsb]

i dont have a fuse labeled DRL under the hood. There is a box on drivers side towards the back of the engine compartment that has some fuses. I do have a fuse box in the driver's side of the dashboard between the door the the side of the dash. Anyway, it is fine!! I did have the DRL come on for a half hour or so and then went out again. I think i have a loose wire.

[chris97b]

Yea, my bad. I went back and checked, and the fuse is on the side of the dash. oops Also, I *THINK* the DRL on the trucks up through 98 goes out when the parking brake is on. Is the dash light for the parking brake lit up? (i'm thinking a bad switch or wire, maybe)