automatic headlights

firedispatch1 · 10-22-2006, 02:00 PM

Does anyone know how to disable the automatic headlights on a 1999 GMC Sierra new body style??? thanks

gmtech · 10-22-2006, 05:09 PM

With the key on or running push the dome light over ride button 4 times within 6 seconds and that turns them off til the next key cycle

72'CaminoKid · 10-22-2006, 08:01 PM

you cna also partially depress the e-brake pedal, and it keeps em off until u pull the release.... you can depress it far enough to turn off the lights but not engage the e-brake

firedispatch1 · 10-23-2006, 09:16 AM

unfortunately the dome button thing does not work and if i push the brake down it then makes lots of dinging if I try to drive

gtimark · 10-23-2006, 12:58 PM

I've got a '98 Sonoma and the info in the following link worked for both DRL & AHL ... I imagine it's the same for all GM trucks. Good luck. It's great not having the lights flip on automatically in the garage every morning.

http://www.s10forum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=34645

Mark

72'CaminoKid · 10-23-2006, 02:48 PM

how far down did you depress the e-brake? i've gotta 99 suburban (chevy though, not gmc)

gmtech · 10-23-2006, 03:02 PM

The parking brake depressing only works on old body style but the dome light button works on 99-01 per the shop manual and it works on my 01 chevy 1500 pick up

bradrhale · 10-24-2006, 08:09 PM

just a question, why is everyone so anxious to turn off the auto lights?? i personally like them because i dont have to worry with them. i really like them on other peoples cars that cant seem to turn their lights on when it is very foggy or raining hard and noone can see them. or when it is dark outside.

gtimark · 10-24-2006, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by bradrhale

just a question, why is everyone so anxious to turn off the auto lights??

It's a control thing. I don't like the government -- or big corporations -- dictating to me how I should live my daily life.

I mean, it's already bad enough, so control of MY vehicle should be in MY hands -- not in those of some bureaucrat.

I guess, it's a pet peeve!!

mark

ps But, I must admit that I, too, really like them on OTHER people's cars!

72'CaminoKid · 10-24-2006, 09:17 PM

i'm not really sure why i dont like em, just never have..... GMTECH, you said my way works on the older body styles, if ours are the same yr model, shouldnt it work on his too

10-22-2006, 02:00 PM	#1
firedispatch1 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 5	automatic headlights Does anyone know how to disable the automatic headlights on a 1999 GMC Sierra new body style??? thanks

10-22-2006, 08:01 PM	#3
72'CaminoKid Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 2,261	you cna also partially depress the e-brake pedal, and it keeps em off until u pull the release.... you can depress it far enough to turn off the lights but not engage the e-brake __________________ 99 suburban xlt 96 silverado 91 wrangler (my baby ) 08 Honday shadow 750 (my mistress)

10-23-2006, 02:48 PM	#6
72'CaminoKid Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 2,261	how far down did you depress the e-brake? i've gotta 99 suburban (chevy though, not gmc) __________________ 99 suburban xlt 96 silverado 91 wrangler (my baby ) 08 Honday shadow 750 (my mistress)

10-24-2006, 09:17 PM	#10
72'CaminoKid Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 2,261	i'm not really sure why i dont like em, just never have..... GMTECH, you said my way works on the older body styles, if ours are the same yr model, shouldnt it work on his too __________________ 99 suburban xlt 96 silverado 91 wrangler (my baby ) 08 Honday shadow 750 (my mistress)

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10-22-2006, 05:09 PM	#2
gmtech Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: farmville Va Posts: 342	With the key on or running push the dome light over ride button 4 times within 6 seconds and that turns them off til the next key cycle

10-23-2006, 09:16 AM	#4
firedispatch1 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 5	unfortunately the dome button thing does not work and if i push the brake down it then makes lots of dinging if I try to drive

10-23-2006, 12:58 PM	#5
gtimark Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 3	I've got a '98 Sonoma and the info in the following link worked for both DRL & AHL ... I imagine it's the same for all GM trucks. Good luck. It's great not having the lights flip on automatically in the garage every morning. http://www.s10forum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=34645 Mark

10-23-2006, 03:02 PM	#7
gmtech Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: farmville Va Posts: 342	The parking brake depressing only works on old body style but the dome light button works on 99-01 per the shop manual and it works on my 01 chevy 1500 pick up

10-24-2006, 08:09 PM	#8
bradrhale Moderator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 2,772	just a question, why is everyone so anxious to turn off the auto lights?? i personally like them because i dont have to worry with them. i really like them on other peoples cars that cant seem to turn their lights on when it is very foggy or raining hard and noone can see them. or when it is dark outside.

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