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SS6391 · 06-03-2009, 02:13 AM

I just bought a 2SS with Halogens and it seems that the Auto setting is keeping the headlights on all the time instead of when it gets dark. Is there anyway to fix this gremlin myself? Also where are the DRL's supposed to be since it has halogens? Thanks

Jamie Mac · 06-03-2009, 02:40 AM

If I recall correctly the 2SS "fog lights" are the daytime running lights. Try turning the switch to the off position and then back to auto. Just a guess

SSCamaroZ28 · 06-03-2009, 02:46 AM

He has a non-RS.

IIRC, the dimly lit halogens ARE your DRLs. I cannot wait until people figure out how to disable them with a switch. Need them on for inspection!

modiecast · 06-03-2009, 02:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jamie Mac

If I recall correctly the 2SS "fog lights" are the daytime running lights. Try turning the switch to the off position and then back to auto. Just a guess

What he said....

9c1ny · 06-03-2009, 03:29 AM

turn the headlight switch to the left

shuts off the automatic headlights, just have to remember to do it everytime you restart the car

OUR72GTO · 06-03-2009, 03:41 AM

It in the owners manual!

GMtothecore · 06-03-2009, 03:53 AM

Welcome to the site man.

Camaro Lives On · 06-03-2009, 06:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SS6391

I just bought a 2SS with Halogens and it seems that the Auto setting is keeping the headlights on all the time instead of when it gets dark. Is there anyway to fix this gremlin myself? Also where are the DRL's supposed to be since it has halogens? Thanks

If it's non-RS, then your halogens are the DRLs, just slightly dimmed. When night hits, they go to normal brightness.

The RS DRLs are the foglights.

FenwickHockey65 · 06-03-2009, 10:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jamie Mac

If I recall correctly the 2SS "fog lights" are the daytime running lights. Try turning the switch to the off position and then back to auto. Just a guess

That's only with the RS package.

MikeZ28 · 06-03-2009, 04:11 PM

Is there a DRL relay under the hood someplace? On the GTO you just pull that relay and it kills the DRL, and doesn't affect anything else. Of course the Camaro could be way different.

stovt001 · 06-03-2009, 04:29 PM

Are the DRLs dim halogens? It was my understanding that non-RS cars would be like most other GM cars and use the front amber indicators.

On my Cobalt, the amber turn indicators are the DRLs, but my auto-headlights are really screwy. The auto-headlight system also controls the interior lights, but on sunny days my interior lights will go into night mode (so the radio display and DIC fade to invisibility in the bright sunlight) and the headlights will come on. The auto-headlights only work correctly on overcast days. I tried getting it fixed but the tech said that's normal operation. I call bull on that, but I haven't gotten it over to a different dealer yet. I'll try again next time it goes into service. I have a feeling it has to do with the light detector dome's placement behind the A-pillar, and if that is the case the Camaro solved that problem with front and center placement on the dash.

nards444 · 06-03-2009, 04:57 PM

if you all the way left it should turn them off. but cars in the last 8 years or so are required to have daytime running lights on them i think. And most GM cars that ive had since then, the lights run automatically.

Gentry78 · 06-03-2009, 05:11 PM

sounds dumb but is there any thing on the dash or covering the sensor

SS6391 · 06-03-2009, 11:48 PM

I was informed of that when I asked my dealer today when I went and had lojack installed. Thanks for the help guys! I do hope that there is a way to disable this function in the future. Until then I am going to just leave it.

06-03-2009, 02:13 AM	#1
SS6391 Drives: 2010 IOM 2SS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 6	Auto Light Setting I just bought a 2SS with Halogens and it seems that the Auto setting is keeping the headlights on all the time instead of when it gets dark. Is there anyway to fix this gremlin myself? Also where are the DRL's supposed to be since it has halogens? Thanks

06-03-2009, 02:40 AM	#2
Jamie Mac NCM-WINR Drives: 2010 SS/RS IOM 2014 2LT Stingray Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 2,324	If I recall correctly the 2SS "fog lights" are the daytime running lights. Try turning the switch to the off position and then back to auto. Just a guess __________________ also drives a heavily modified Jeep Wrangler. It has LED headlights and wheel weights blacked out with Plasti Dip. It's Baller.

06-03-2009, 02:46 AM	#3
SSCamaroZ28 Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: PA Posts: 97	He has a non-RS. IIRC, the dimly lit halogens ARE your DRLs. I cannot wait until people figure out how to disable them with a switch. Need them on for inspection! __________________ 2013 Camaro ZL1 M6 Black/Black 21,000 miles. #6944 of 7956. 1 of 1208 black manual coupes.

06-03-2009, 03:29 AM	#5
9c1ny Drives: C6 Zed-oh-six Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buffalo NY Posts: 677	turn the headlight switch to the left shuts off the automatic headlights, just have to remember to do it everytime you restart the car __________________

06-03-2009, 03:41 AM	#6
OUR72GTO 2010 SIM Beige RS 6M Drives: SIM RS 6M 66 Corvair Silverado LTZ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Kamloops,British Columbia Posts: 4,673	It in the owners manual! __________________ CAMARO.. 2010 The Heart Beat is back in CHEVROLET Now let's put it back in America

06-03-2009, 03:53 AM	#7
GMtothecore "That Guy" Drives: Camaro SS...........what else? Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: OOOOOOOklahoma where the wind comes sweepin' down the plains. Posts: 2,360	Welcome to the site man. __________________

06-03-2009, 04:11 PM	#10
MikeZ28 Drives: '04 GTO, '00 Z28, '95 Z28 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 225	Is there a DRL relay under the hood someplace? On the GTO you just pull that relay and it kills the DRL, and doesn't affect anything else. Of course the Camaro could be way different.

06-03-2009, 04:29 PM	#11
stovt001 Drives: 2006 Cobalt, 2004 Taurus wagon Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: California Posts: 3,810	Are the DRLs dim halogens? It was my understanding that non-RS cars would be like most other GM cars and use the front amber indicators. On my Cobalt, the amber turn indicators are the DRLs, but my auto-headlights are really screwy. The auto-headlight system also controls the interior lights, but on sunny days my interior lights will go into night mode (so the radio display and DIC fade to invisibility in the bright sunlight) and the headlights will come on. The auto-headlights only work correctly on overcast days. I tried getting it fixed but the tech said that's normal operation. I call bull on that, but I haven't gotten it over to a different dealer yet. I'll try again next time it goes into service. I have a feeling it has to do with the light detector dome's placement behind the A-pillar, and if that is the case the Camaro solved that problem with front and center placement on the dash. __________________ "It's kind of fun to do the impossible" - Walt Disney There's a great big beautiful tomorrow shining at the end of every day There's a great big beautiful tomorrow Just a dream away

06-03-2009, 04:57 PM	#12
nards444 Drives: 1SS/RS Black Join Date: May 2009 Location: New york Posts: 2,123 View My Garage	if you all the way left it should turn them off. but cars in the last 8 years or so are required to have daytime running lights on them i think. And most GM cars that ive had since then, the lights run automatically. __________________ 2010 1SS/RS Black, CGM stripes, polished Rims, Tinted windows, Hurst shifter

06-03-2009, 05:11 PM	#13
Gentry78 HOOK'EM Drives: 97 c1500/92 olds Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 5,279	sounds dumb but is there any thing on the dash or covering the sensor

06-03-2009, 11:48 PM	#14
SS6391 Drives: 2010 IOM 2SS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 6	I was informed of that when I asked my dealer today when I went and had lojack installed. Thanks for the help guys! I do hope that there is a way to disable this function in the future. Until then I am going to just leave it.

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