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2002 Full Time DRLs - Instructions for UnderHood Mod

I like the way DRLs look with just parking/running lights on cladded AVs, all 4 corners on front are amber  (y) 

I'll run that way near dusk, or when overcast and raining/snowing, maybe use fogs lights too. I only do it when visibility is where headlights don't do me any good, it makes a huge difference in other's ability to see you.
 
PerfectReign said:
Hmm.

Did some early-morning driving and some day driving on the way into work.

I noticed that my ambers stay on with the lights only when the high beams and/or the fog lights are on.

Need to look at maybe a crossed wire this evening.   :p
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Note that the DRLs will be off if you just turn on the parking lights. Otherwise they should function normally as well as come on with the headlights.
 
I just have teh lights set on "auto" - the DRLs used to come on without the headlights. Now, I noticed that the DRL's dont' come on unless I have the fog lamps.

I'll check under the hood Wednesday if I get a chance. I got home this evening - made dinner - waited for rugrat #1 to come home from soccer practice so I could shuffle both off to the hardware store to get an electrical socket for my mother's house - her CFI socket died and the sprinklers aren't working.

Tomorrow, I coach rugrat #2 in soccer.

Wednesday is my only non-sports day.  :cool:
 
tritonboulder47 said:
Just a little reminder... 

DRL = Daytime Running Lights

As in they will only be on when your vehicle is in drive...
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Yep, a lot of people throw it and park, go look, and no lights. But the DRLs will only be on in gear. That is the normal functioning. Try the e-brake (if yours does anything) or use a window to see your reflection.
 
I have seen some 03-06 Av's with the DRL's on with the truck in park just like my 02. Is there a way to make this happen here?
 
Jayben said:
Assuming I do the 5 diode install, what happens at night with the normal low beams?

By the way, GREAT job.
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At night with normal low beams, you will have your low beams, parking lights and daytime running lights on. You will still be able to select fogs.
 
On this picture, when you move the double blue wire, do you move it down to where the red wire is (which is blank factory) or over to the blank spot to the left of it.

Also after doing this are the drls on ALL THE TIME? Only when the engine is running or also just ignition switch on? Whether in park or just in drive? With both low beams and hi beams (and neither of course)?

Thanks!
 

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At night with normal low beams, you will have your low beams, parking lights and daytime running lights on. You will still be able to select fogs.
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Thanks again. Now just one more question. When I had my '05 I did the FTDRL and All On hih mod with the diode(s) on the BOTTOM of the fuse box. When I got my '06 I duplicated it.  If I do the new mod should I undo the mod on the underside first?

Thanks for all the help!

Jay
 
Jayben said:
Thanks again. Now just one more question. When I had my '05 I did the FTDRL and All On hih mod with the diode(s) on the BOTTOM of the fuse box. When I got my '06 I duplicated it.  If I do the new mod should I undo the mod on the underside first?

Thanks for all the help!

Jay
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Uhhh, yeah. But if you already have FTDRL and All-On-High, why redo it with this method?
 
vertabatt said:
Uhhh, yeah. But if you already have FTDRL and All-On-High, why redo it with this method?
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Because the FTDRL doesn't work like it did in my '05. I just went outside and tested all possible combinations and here are the results.

DAYTIME

Normal  DRLS are on.  if I turn on Fogs, fogs come on and Parking lights as well.
Turned of fogs and added HIGH BEAMS (arm forward),Only the DRLs are on. Nuttin' else.
If I FLASH the high beam s  I get all four head lights on but drls go off. Now for night time.

NIGHT TIME

Head lights on and Parking lights are on but NO DRLS If I hit the Fog lights they come on as well.
Turn on high beams and only High Beams and Parking  Lights are on. Headlites go OFF.
But if I Flash the High beams, I get all four  on and Parking lites as well.

Ya'all think something's wrong?    ???  :help:

Now you know why I asked about removing the underside diodes first. I think I just answered my own question.
Jay
 
Well I got it done today! I tired last night but i couldn't get it to work, did the exact same thing today and it worked perfect! I like this mod a lot! Gotta love FREE!

To answer my own question, you move the double blue wires down into the spot occupied by the red wire in the above picture (this spot is blank on a stock truck).
 
Jayben said:
Because the FTDRL doesn't work like it did in my '05. I just went outside and tested all possible combinations and here are the results.

DAYTIME

Normal  DRLS are on.  if I turn on Fogs, fogs come on and Parking lights as well.
Turned of fogs and added HIGH BEAMS (arm forward),Only the DRLs are on. Nuttin' else.
If I FLASH the high beam s  I get all four head lights on but drls go off. Now for night time.

NIGHT TIME

Head lights on and Parking lights are on but NO DRLS If I hit the Fog lights they come on as well.
Turn on high beams and only High Beams and Parking  Lights are on. Headlites go OFF.
But if I Flash the High beams, I get all four  on and Parking lites as well.

Ya'all think something's wrong?    ???  :help:

Now you know why I asked about removing the underside diodes first. I think I just answered my own question.
Jay
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Sounds like a couple of the diodes are backwards.  I would check those first.
 
Here is a pic if anyone is interested:
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DADDIO2624 said:
:laugh: it worked see my post
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His post is here:

http://www.chevyavalanchefanclub.com/cafcna/index.php/topic,115237.msg1794326.html#msg1794326
 
Just did mine this weekend.  Only took about 15 minutes including changing the bulbs to ambers.  Thanks for the great write-up.

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This is my next mod to the '04, but has anyone done this that lives around Wichita, KS area? I hate to go to Radio Shack to purchase a 50 count box of diodes just to use 5 of them. I would gladly pay for them if someone here would mail me some or if near Wichita area I could meet up and get them.  :cool:

Has the increased power draw shortened anyone's stock alternator life yet? Would that be an issue?
 
Lurch, no issues with my stock alternator...  I did have my stock battery go out, but that was my fault (I think)...  too much playing the stereo without the AV running while doing other mods.  >:D

The diodes are small, so I don't think they would draw too much power anyway.  They don't control the actual bulbs, just the relays that activate the bulbs.  You should be OK.
 
the pack i got from radio shack only had about 10 i think. enough for me to do the mod and have enough spares for messing up...  i think they were only a buck and some change.
 
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