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Old 03-08-2012, 09:06 PM
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I'm sure there's probably threads on this already but help me out here..is there a way to disable the automatic headlights so I can manually use the headlight switch? can anyone help me? or point me to a good thread about how to do this? thank you
 
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Old 03-08-2012, 10:21 PM
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Very easy. Install a resistor, readily available from Radio Shack for a few pennies in place of the sensor. I still have four of them as I had to buy a five pack.

The amount of ohms you need depends on the year of your Blazer.

A simple search on here should find you what you need. I've already had a few beers tonight and, sorry to say, I am too lazy to do the search for you.
 
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Old 03-09-2012, 06:34 AM
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or you could try to push the dome light override switch 3 or 4 times fast you will hear a ding ding and the lights should be off, but you have to do that every time you start the car
 
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Old 03-09-2012, 08:56 AM
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The dome light over-ride switch, just press it in and out 2 times and the lights will turn off.
 
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Old 03-18-2012, 09:31 PM
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does this do anything with the drl lights? i'm not near the truck, plus it's dark, and i'll forget by morning lol sorry for asking
 
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Old 03-18-2012, 10:16 PM
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The push button trick kills both the AHL and the DRL. The resistor only kills the AHL.
 
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Old 03-19-2012, 11:41 PM
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i tried that button thing for a few minutes when i was leaving for work, then at work to lunch, and then tonight. no dice. the way i've been today, i can believe i did it wrong lol but it didn't work on my 98 jimmy slt
 
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Old 03-20-2012, 12:13 AM
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I want to ADD AHLs and DRLs to my '91....hahahhah

I'm no help.
 
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Old 03-20-2012, 07:42 AM
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Make sure your Ebrake is all the way up
 
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Old 03-20-2012, 05:57 PM
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Huh? I get the resistor suggestion,but I have stated here before JUST WHY would one want to dis-able the DRL's,a PROVEN safety factor! Unless you are doing something illeagal. Just my thought!
 

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