01 K2500 drl always on

Digga · 02-22-2008, 08:17 AM

I have an 01 K2500LS 4x4 ext cab short bed Equipped with auto on lights and drl's Problem is running lights and headlights are constantly on and do not turn off or go to drl during daylight. Is this a failed sensor located in the center of the dashboard defroster vent, is it common problem, can the sensor be R&R'd without removing dash?

maddog · 02-22-2008, 12:50 PM

just push the overide button 3 times and your lights will shut off

NCroadracer · 02-23-2008, 09:50 AM

Yeah, more than likely a bad sunload sensor (the one in the middle of the dash).

junior3382 · 02-23-2008, 02:25 PM

it is under the vent plate under the wiper arms. There are like six bolts that hold it on. Very simple to remove, not all that time consuming either.. Should not be difficult. But for the cost of the part, why not just let the lights on? It is not hurting anything right?

Digga · 02-26-2008, 02:06 PM

Thanx guys. Pushed the button 3 times & lights out. Must do it each time I start the truck however. don't really wanna just leave the lights on, those ultra bulbs ain't cheap. I'll check out cost of sunload sensor. Thanks again.

maddog · 02-26-2008, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Digga

Thanx guys. Pushed the button 3 times & lights out. Must do it each time I start the truck however. don't really wanna just leave the lights on, those ultra bulbs ain't cheap. I'll check out cost of sunload sensor. Thanks again.

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02-22-2008, 08:17 AM	#1
Digga Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 2	01 K2500 drl always on I have an 01 K2500LS 4x4 ext cab short bed Equipped with auto on lights and drl's Problem is running lights and headlights are constantly on and do not turn off or go to drl during daylight. Is this a failed sensor located in the center of the dashboard defroster vent, is it common problem, can the sensor be R&R'd without removing dash?

02-22-2008, 12:50 PM	#2
maddog Full Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lino Lakes, MN Posts: 30	just push the overide button 3 times and your lights will shut off __________________ Tearin' down a dirt road Rebel flag flyin' coon dog in the back. Country boy can survive

02-23-2008, 02:25 PM	#4
junior3382 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Currently, I live in Lancaster county, Pennsylvania. Posts: 3,039	it is under the vent plate under the wiper arms. There are like six bolts that hold it on. Very simple to remove, not all that time consuming either.. Should not be difficult. But for the cost of the part, why not just let the lights on? It is not hurting anything right? __________________ *Parts have been found, tools are collecting, tensions are rising, the weather is changing...look out.... the SAS is comming!*

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02-23-2008, 09:50 AM	#3
NCroadracer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 108	Yeah, more than likely a bad sunload sensor (the one in the middle of the dash).

02-26-2008, 02:06 PM	#5
Digga Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 2	Thanx guys. Pushed the button 3 times & lights out. Must do it each time I start the truck however. don't really wanna just leave the lights on, those ultra bulbs ain't cheap. I'll check out cost of sunload sensor. Thanks again.