How do I turn thoes Stupid DRL (Daytime Running Lights) Off !

[dj_echo]

Man im having so much droubl tourning off my DRL (Daytime Running Lights) , i tried taking out the fuse, but i cant seem to to pull it it out.
CAN any1 of u guys with a 2000 Grand AM SE ( or may b all pontiacs, help me out.


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[CopperHed210]

They only go off at night time.LOL,just playing.There called day time running lights because they dont shut off.

[prevailracing]

try pulling the e-brake up 1 click. that ussually does it for most other cars.
dave m

[levon81]

they newer go off lol. its just this how they was made at the factory i gues, unless u mess w/suggestions that some ppl wrote you. But again i am not into all that electrical, so i wouldnt know for sure

[ramairgt1]

There is actually a kit you can buy from http://www.gaupgrades.net This kit will eliminate your DRL's and it has an option to run your fog lights while your highbeams are on. Even though it is $60 ($80 when i bought mine) I think its worth it. Its pretty easy to install as well.

[bennettcl]

I found this site that tells how to do it.
http://www.gaupgrade.com/drlalc.shtml

[matt919]

why wouldn't you want your DRL on? They didn't have them on a '93, but i turn on my lights in the day time anyway... it the extra step you can take that makes you more visible to drivers who are blind.

[ChronicBrownie]

turn your car on with the handbrake up and the lights wont turn on. put the handbrake down and they turn on though.

[racerguy4u]

on my 99 grand am if u do the ebrake thing they still come on after like 10 mph they stay off in park tho.

[Gaps]

Why do you want those undone? As a safety feature DRLs are a good idea. Its also the law in Canada. If they are running your head lights see about running them to the parking lights like on the new models.

[tommy00gt1]

1999-2000 Pontiac Grand Am This I know for sure works on 99-00 model GAs. This makes for an alternative for the DRL kits that are no longer in production. There is hint that a fully Plug and Play version is underway which I would recommend if you want to return to stock easily. If you are brave enough to mess with the BCM wiring there here you go.

First do not remove any relays or fuses; however, I highly recommend that you unplug your negative battery terminal.. Don't want to risk popping fuses or pooching the Body Control Module (BCM).

The BCM is located on the passenger side under the dash. There isn't much space to work with so to get the most space I would recommend that you remove your glovebox as well as the under dash panels. The BCM looks like a black box about the size of a CD jewel case. It will have 3 connectors.. 1 pink and two gray.

No DRL
At the BCM, locate Connector C2 (center) On the "B" side row of pins, locate the dark blue wire (b4) Cut this wire, leaving as much as possible still attached to the BCM.

Now simply add on a piece of wire to the side that is still connected to the body control module. attach this wire to a good ground, like a screw in the metal part of the dash behind the glove box or I used the interior light mounting bracket screw right there next to the BCM.

The BCM now see's this to mean that the regular headlights are on, and so it energizes the relay that turns off the DRL's.

ALC bypass
At connector C2 find A3 the yellow/black wire, and B2 light green/black wire.. be careful because there are two light green/black wires on that connector.. the one you want is closest to the yellow/black wire.

Cut these wires again leaving as much wire as possible attached to the BCM.. simply tie the two wires together and tape them up real good. (this is the same thing as removing ambient light sensor and adding a jumper wire)

The BCM will now think that it is daylight all the time and it will not energize the relay to turn on the headlights

[tommy00gt1]

Oops... I used "copy & paste" for the info above; I forgot to leave my message with it, lol......the above info pertains to '99 and 2000's. I followed the instructions, and I got rid of the annoying drl's and also the ALC sensor too. That sensor would be a pain in the ass too, just from driving into a dense shade area.... it would think darkness was coming and turn the headlights on to max brightness. I finally had enough of that and disabled that ridiculous thing too.
I paid good money for my SilverStar's... I am not going to have them burn out prematurely because of the DRL's running my lights at half-brightness and ALC sensor turning them on to max because of shade..... ain't gonna happen.
So I now have full control of my running lights, headlights, and fogs.... I like to be the judge on when to turn them on.... not General Motors Corp.
Note >>>> I am not sure about laws in Canada, so double check your laws there; I think the DRL's are mandatory there....

If you follow the tutorial, I found that to have easiest access to the BCM module, was to just remove the glove box. It was easier than laying on the passenger side floor and "looking up".... The wires are small (thin), so take your time and don't rush it. Also have a good flashlight as the wires going to, and coming from the BCM are all very close to one another (cramped). So have a bright flashlight and make sure you are cutting the correct color wires. Luckily, the wires are colored differently so that will make it a bit easier.

I was lucky as I had a neighbor help me with mine. He is a G.M. mechanic so that helped me a lot because he installed a toggle switch so I can easily flip a switch and turn my DRL's on temporarily if I want. He hid the toggle switch in the back of my glove box; way out of the way.... Unfortunately, he moved away so I don't have access to any more info, dammit......

Good luck with the project.... take your time and do not rush through it. Oh, also.... there are no annoying "service vehicle soon" lights; and no "service engine soon" lights. The mod works perfect for a 1999 and 2000. Other year Grand Am's have a different wiring to them....and I have no idea how to do them...