Daytime running lights

[ScottieG]

Anyone have a problem or experience the problem of the daytime running lights not coming on? Not the headlights, I am talking the running lights. Thanks for any available info!

 

[EXT4ME]

Generally speaking, the DRL's are turned on when the truck is in gear, the outside light level is not low enough to activate the headlights and the parking brake is not engaged.

I have tested mine while inside my garage by placing a lit flashlight on the dash pointed at the light sensor, blocking the wheels, leaving the engine off but turn the key to run position and placing the shifter into Drive.

In that configuration, the DRL's should light if the bulbs and or sockets are good.

Also, while you are out driving in the daylight, watch for the reflection of the front of your truck in glass storefronts or the vehicle in front of you at a stop light.

Odds are, if you can't catch the DRL lights lit up when they should be, one or more of the bulbs and or bulb sockets are burned out.

It is not uncommon for the sockets to burn to a crisp from having run for extended periods of time over the years.

I've had to replace sockets on all of my vehicles with DRL's over the years.

 

[Vaeagleav]

It helps to have more info, how are you testing the lights as mentioned above.

 

[2013avalanche]

Thanks EXT4ME for info how to check DRL'S. Just did mine after replacing bulb. Do you guys put in led bulbs? I put in a regular bulb, but if it goes out again, i will replace with led.

 

[Capt.Crunch]

Thanks EXT4ME for info how to check DRL'S. Just did mine after replacing bulb. Do you guys put in led bulbs? I put in a regular bulb, but if it goes out again, i will replace with led.

Mine hasn't worked since I've had my Avy, but I know the bulbs are blown, I was wondering if LEDs would work ok if I were to install them, I've replaced my headlights and fog lights with LED and they are awesome, I used the 6000k bulbs because I didn't want that blue looking light. I'm thinking about using a 3000k bulb for the DRLs or even something a little less brighter.

 

[frito]

Yes, LED bulbs are the best option since they run so much cooler. Regular bulbs tend to burn out the sockets over time since they are on so much. I replaced both my sockets and put in amber LED bulbs about six years ago and they are still shining bright.

 

[ScottieG]

Generally speaking, the DRL's are turned on when the truck is in gear, the outside light level is not low enough to activate the headlights and the parking brake is not engaged.

I have tested mine while inside my garage by placing a lit flashlight on the dash pointed at the light sensor, blocking the wheels, leaving the engine off but turn the key to run position and placing the shifter into Drive.

In that configuration, the DRL's should light if the bulbs and or sockets are good.

Also, while you are out driving in the daylight, watch for the reflection of the front of your truck in glass storefronts or the vehicle in front of you at a stop light.

Odds are, if you can't catch the DRL lights lit up when they should be, one or more of the bulbs and or bulb sockets are burned out.

It is not uncommon for the sockets to burn to a crisp from having run for extended periods of time over the years.

I've had to replace sockets on all of my vehicles with DRL's over the years.

Well I'll have to check out the above mentioned things! I appreciate it