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Jason
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Sat Jan 15, 2005 3:47 am Post subject:
Running day lights |
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I own a 2002 camaro ss, does anyone know how to some how turn off the
automatic running day lights?
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James C. Reeves
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Sat Jan 15, 2005 5:46 am Post subject:
Re: Running day lights |
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"Jason" <pyromaniac69@verizon.net> wrote in message
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| Quote: | I own a 2002 camaro ss, does anyone know how to some how turn off the
automatic running day lights?
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Probably not. Everything I tried would cause the "Service Vehicle Soon"
light to come on and set a code in the BCM. It appears that there is a
monitoring circuit that sets a code if it senses any malfunction of the
daytime running lights (DRLs). GM won't help either...they don't care what
you want...even if it's legal. The DRL was one reason I ditched my GM
vehicle...couldn't stand them (or the auto headlights either). Hope you
have better luck. Good luck! If you don't have better luck, buy a new 2005
Mustang OR a 2006 Dodge Charger, neither of those have DRLs. |
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Tim or Linda
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Sat Jan 15, 2005 7:59 am Post subject:
Re: Running day lights |
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Not sure if it will work but on my 1998 GMC Jimmy if you set the parking
break one click the lights stay off. I cant do it my brake peddle is broke
and wont stay latched. I looked at repairing it but it seems to be a replace
item and not worth the trouble of fixing it.
"James C. Reeves" <jcnospam@nospam.com> wrote in message
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| Quote: | "Jason" <pyromaniac69@verizon.net> wrote in message
news:RZXFd.91$HT6.9@trnddc04...
I own a 2002 camaro ss, does anyone know how to some how turn off the
automatic running day lights?
Probably not. Everything I tried would cause the "Service Vehicle Soon"
light to come on and set a code in the BCM. It appears that there is a
monitoring circuit that sets a code if it senses any malfunction of the
daytime running lights (DRLs). GM won't help either...they don't care
what
you want...even if it's legal. The DRL was one reason I ditched my GM
vehicle...couldn't stand them (or the auto headlights either). Hope you
have better luck. Good luck! If you don't have better luck, buy a new
2005
Mustang OR a 2006 Dodge Charger, neither of those have DRLs.
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SgtSilicon
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Sat Jan 15, 2005 7:59 am Post subject:
Re: Running day lights |
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Try this URL. I have been to it before (maybe a month ago or so?) but
I just tried it before posting and the site won't load. Anyway, in
case it's just a glitch tonight, here is the URL:
http://www.xse.com/leres/ss/drl.html
Should be just what the doctor ordered.
On Fri, 14 Jan 2005 19:46:40 -0500, "James C. Reeves"
<jcnospam@nospam.com> wrote:
| Quote: | "Jason" <pyromaniac69@verizon.net> wrote in message
news:RZXFd.91$HT6.9@trnddc04...
I own a 2002 camaro ss, does anyone know how to some how turn off the
automatic running day lights?
Probably not. Everything I tried would cause the "Service Vehicle Soon"
light to come on and set a code in the BCM. It appears that there is a
monitoring circuit that sets a code if it senses any malfunction of the
daytime running lights (DRLs). GM won't help either...they don't care what
you want...even if it's legal. The DRL was one reason I ditched my GM
vehicle...couldn't stand them (or the auto headlights either). Hope you
have better luck. Good luck! If you don't have better luck, buy a new 2005
Mustang OR a 2006 Dodge Charger, neither of those have DRLs.
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James C. Reeves
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Sat Jan 15, 2005 10:24 pm Post subject:
Re: Running day lights |
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"Tim or Linda dontsendstoops@comcast.net>" <lt<dot> wrote in message
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| Quote: | Not sure if it will work but on my 1998 GMC Jimmy if you set the parking
break one click the lights stay off. I cant do it my brake peddle is broke
and wont stay latched. I looked at repairing it but it seems to be a
replace
item and not worth the trouble of fixing it.
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A couple of potential problems with this approach.
1. It causes the "Brake" warning light (on the dash) to remain illuminated.
This light serves two purposes. One, to remind the operator that the
emergency brake is not released AND, two, as a main brake system failure
light.
2. On some models, this causes the ABS system to not function (since the
BCM "thinks" that the e-brake is still engaged)
3. Can cause excessive rear brake pad wear or overheating of the rear
brakes
So, probably not a good idea. |
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James C. Reeves
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Sat Jan 15, 2005 10:26 pm Post subject:
Re: Running day lights |
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"SgtSilicon" <secretspam@ihatespam.net> wrote in message
news:41e8a5c4.12918734@nntp.charter.net...
| Quote: | Try this URL. I have been to it before (maybe a month ago or so?) but
I just tried it before posting and the site won't load. Anyway, in
case it's just a glitch tonight, here is the URL:
http://www.xse.com/leres/ss/drl.html
Should be just what the doctor ordered.
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I tried too. Wouldn't come up. |
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SgtSilicon
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Sun Jan 16, 2005 12:28 am Post subject:
Re: Running day lights |
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Still doesn't. Can get part of it by searching for it in Google and
choosing the "cached" option, but for all the pix it is still trying
to get from the real host site.
On Sat, 15 Jan 2005 12:26:28 -0500, "James C. Reeves"
<jcnospam@nospam.com> wrote:
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"SgtSilicon" <secretspam@ihatespam.net> wrote in message
news:41e8a5c4.12918734@nntp.charter.net...
Try this URL. I have been to it before (maybe a month ago or so?) but
I just tried it before posting and the site won't load. Anyway, in
case it's just a glitch tonight, here is the URL:
http://www.xse.com/leres/ss/drl.html
Should be just what the doctor ordered.
I tried too. Wouldn't come up.
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Tim or Linda
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Sun Jan 16, 2005 3:15 am Post subject:
Re: Running day lights |
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Myself I like the lights on
"James C. Reeves" <jcnospam@nospam.com> wrote in message
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"Tim or Linda dontsendstoops@comcast.net>" <lt<dot> wrote in message
news:DLGdndde57kDCnXcRVn-qg@comcast.com...
Not sure if it will work but on my 1998 GMC Jimmy if you set the parking
break one click the lights stay off. I cant do it my brake peddle is
broke
and wont stay latched. I looked at repairing it but it seems to be a
replace
item and not worth the trouble of fixing it.
A couple of potential problems with this approach.
1. It causes the "Brake" warning light (on the dash) to remain
illuminated.
This light serves two purposes. One, to remind the operator that the
emergency brake is not released AND, two, as a main brake system failure
light.
2. On some models, this causes the ABS system to not function (since the
BCM "thinks" that the e-brake is still engaged)
3. Can cause excessive rear brake pad wear or overheating of the rear
brakes
So, probably not a good idea.
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Derf McKensy
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Sun Jan 16, 2005 7:59 pm Post subject:
Re: Running day lights |
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Should be a fuse marked "DRL" that you can remove
On Fri, 14 Jan 2005 22:47:13 GMT, "Jason" <pyromaniac69@verizon.net>
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| Quote: | I own a 2002 camaro ss, does anyone know how to some how turn off the
automatic running day lights?
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Harry Face
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Mon Jan 17, 2005 4:49 am Post subject:
Re: Running day lights=400 replies & debates forthcoming. |
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James C. Reeves
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Mon Jan 17, 2005 5:23 am Post subject:
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"Harry Face" <harryface@webtv.net> wrote in message
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Possible (responding to your annotation in the subject heading). But there
isn't much more to say about them, is there? ;-) |
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Isaiah Beard
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Mon Jan 17, 2005 7:51 am Post subject:
Re: Running day lights |
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SgtSilicon wrote:
| Quote: | Should be just what the doctor ordered.
I tried too. Wouldn't come up.
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Was able to get it now, through Comcast. Try again?
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E-mail fudged to thwart spammers.
Transpose the c's and a's in my e-mail address to reply. |
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SgtSilicon
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Mon Jan 17, 2005 7:51 am Post subject:
Re: Running day lights |
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Comes up for me now too. I think the hosted site was offline for some
reason.
On Mon, 17 Jan 2005 00:29:58 -0500, Isaiah Beard
<sacredpoet@sacredpoet.com> wrote:
| Quote: | SgtSilicon wrote:
Should be just what the doctor ordered.
I tried too. Wouldn't come up.
Was able to get it now, through Comcast. Try again? |
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Full_Name
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Mon Jan 17, 2005 7:51 am Post subject:
Re: Running day lights=400 replies & debates forthcoming. |
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On Sun, 16 Jan 2005 17:49:20 -0600, harryface@webtv.net (Harry Face)
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Damn! I'm still working through the last DLR thread.....
Sigh.... |
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James C. Reeves
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Thu Jan 20, 2005 4:06 am Post subject:
Re: Running day lights=400 replies & debates forthcoming. |
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"Full_Name" <Email@address.com> wrote in message
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| Quote: | On Sun, 16 Jan 2005 17:49:20 -0600, harryface@webtv.net (Harry Face)
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Damn! I'm still working through the last DLR thread.....
Sigh....
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Did it ever end? ;-) |
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