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PowertoLove · 07-14-2019, 07:45 PM

My car has auto HID headlights that come on way too soon before it gets dark. Then they turn back off then on then off, they do this every time until its completely dark. Is there a easy way to completely disable them? You can't just turn the lights off because that turns off the daylight running lights along with it.

Coz3z3 · 07-14-2019, 11:28 PM

The only way that I know of, is if you take the plug out of the sensor (bubble on the dash in the defrost vents) and put a resistor in it. And that sensor is kind of a pain to get to if I remember correctly. It was one of the last steps to take out before taking the dash apart to do the HUD install.

CamaroFred · 07-15-2019, 01:59 AM

There isn't a state in the union that requires DRLs.
Canada requires DRLs, as do some countries in Europe.

fhrex · 07-15-2019, 04:43 AM

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Originally Posted by CamaroFred

There isn't a state in the union that requires DRLs.
Canada requires DRLs, as do some countries in Europe.

In Virginia, DRLs are not required, but if the vehicle is equipped with them from the factory, they must be operational to pass VA state inspection. Just FYI.

fhrex · 07-15-2019, 04:45 AM

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Originally Posted by PowertoLove

My car has auto HID headlights that come on way too soon before it gets dark. Then they turn back off then on then off, they do this every time until its completely dark. Is there a easy way to completely disable them? You can't just turn the lights off because that turns off the daylight running lights along with it.

You can disable the auto lamps by turning the headlamp switch to the left. It does reset whenever you turn the ignition off and restart the car, however...

Sir Nuke · 07-15-2019, 05:26 AM

and messing with the sensor on the dash, could end up messing up the alarm system as well as that is part of it.....it may be only the blinking light that tells you its enables, but its still part of the system.

KillboyPowerhead · 07-15-2019, 05:48 AM

https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=540236

StingrayblueSS · 07-15-2019, 07:33 AM

Try not driving faster than the speed of light.

PowertoLove · 07-15-2019, 09:23 AM

The problem if I turn off the lights the DRL go off too. I don't understand why the light sensor circuit is so touchy. I had automatic headlights on my 4th gen Camaro and they worked great. How do I remove the sensor from the dash? Anyone know? I have dark tinted side windows so maybe that's hurting its performance.

Baldman · 07-15-2019, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by PowertoLove

The problem if I turn off the lights the DRL go off too. I don't understand why the light sensor circuit is so touchy. I had automatic headlights on my 4th gen Camaro and they worked great. How do I remove the sensor from the dash? Anyone know? I have dark tinted side windows so maybe that's hurting its performance.

Is your windshield tinted also?

PepeLePew · 07-15-2019, 11:58 AM

Velcro a flashlight to the sensor on the dash and leave it on all the time... I'm no help... lol

PepeLePew · 07-15-2019, 12:00 PM

better yet, you could find a helper monkey to hold the flashlight at dusk... sorry couldn't resist

Benman · 07-15-2019, 01:36 PM

NUG POT strikes again

Vegas Bound · 07-15-2019, 09:42 PM

Tape a flashlight to your dash.

07-14-2019, 07:45 PM	#1
PowertoLove Banned Drives: A Sneaky Fast Camaro Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: US Posts: 141	Disable Auto Headlights My car has auto HID headlights that come on way too soon before it gets dark. Then they turn back off then on then off, they do this every time until its completely dark. Is there a easy way to completely disable them? You can't just turn the lights off because that turns off the daylight running lights along with it.

07-15-2019, 01:59 AM	#3
CamaroFred Drives: Miss Con Ception Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 2,998	There isn't a state in the union that requires DRLs. Canada requires DRLs, as do some countries in Europe. __________________ 2011 1SS/RS LS3 CGM

07-15-2019, 05:26 AM	#6
Sir Nuke Master of All Things Drives: '20 Corvette Stingray Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southeast of Houston, Texas Posts: 22,331 View My Garage	and messing with the sensor on the dash, could end up messing up the alarm system as well as that is part of it.....it may be only the blinking light that tells you its enables, but its still part of the system. __________________

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07-15-2019, 11:58 AM	#11
PepeLePew Drives: 2010 2SS Coupe; 2011 2LT Vert Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Prosper, TX Posts: 458	Velcro a flashlight to the sensor on the dash and leave it on all the time... I'm no help... lol __________________ 2010 2SS/RS LS3 - K&N, GM Performance Axle Back, Hurst Shifter, TSP 1 7/8ths long tubes no cats, TSP Stage 2 "Bald Eagle" cam, GM 3.91, 466whp/429tq

07-14-2019, 11:28 PM	#2
Coz3z3 Drives: 2015 Z/28, 2015 1LE Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Nevada Posts: 583	The only way that I know of, is if you take the plug out of the sensor (bubble on the dash in the defrost vents) and put a resistor in it. And that sensor is kind of a pain to get to if I remember correctly. It was one of the last steps to take out before taking the dash apart to do the HUD install.

07-15-2019, 07:33 AM	#8
StingrayblueSS Drives: 2013 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Indiana Posts: 901	Try not driving faster than the speed of light.

07-15-2019, 09:23 AM	#9
PowertoLove Banned Drives: A Sneaky Fast Camaro Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: US Posts: 141	The problem if I turn off the lights the DRL go off too. I don't understand why the light sensor circuit is so touchy. I had automatic headlights on my 4th gen Camaro and they worked great. How do I remove the sensor from the dash? Anyone know? I have dark tinted side windows so maybe that's hurting its performance.

07-15-2019, 12:00 PM	#12
PepeLePew Drives: 2010 2SS Coupe; 2011 2LT Vert Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Prosper, TX Posts: 458	better yet, you could find a helper monkey to hold the flashlight at dusk... sorry couldn't resist __________________ 2010 2SS/RS LS3 - K&N, GM Performance Axle Back, Hurst Shifter, TSP 1 7/8ths long tubes no cats, TSP Stage 2 "Bald Eagle" cam, GM 3.91, 466whp/429tq

07-15-2019, 01:36 PM	#13
Benman Drives: 13 IOM 2ss RS manual Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Euless,TX Posts: 213	NUG POT strikes again __________________ Rectangular Dollars will beat Cubic Inches

07-15-2019, 09:42 PM	#14
Vegas Bound Account Suspended Drives: 2013 Sparkly Red One Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Hospitality State Posts: 2,558	Tape a flashlight to your dash.