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Old 01-06-2012 | 06:09 AM
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Turn headlights off when engine running at night

I have a 2002 Z28. How the heck can I turn the headlights off at night while parked with the engine idling? Do I have to reprogram the computer? Is it even possible?

Very frustrating. Help please.

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Old 01-06-2012 | 07:13 AM
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Re: Turn headlights off when engine running at night

On my Grand Prix, if I set the parking brake before starting the car, the headlights will stay off. Might be the same for you.
Old 01-07-2012 | 10:02 AM
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Re: Turn headlights off when engine running at night

Some reading info.. bypasses parking brake requirement. SS #670 Mods: Disable DRLs
Old 01-09-2012 | 01:11 PM
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Re: Turn headlights off when engine running at night

shoebox, is right, that works. you can also set the parking brake after the car is running, but it'll take a few minutes to turn off. i jumped the pins like the link posted by bobdec said, and its working fine for me.
Old 01-09-2012 | 09:50 PM
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Re: Turn headlights off when engine running at night

you think that will work for a 97z?
Old 01-10-2012 | 11:43 AM
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Re: Turn headlights off when engine running at night

shorting the pins in the DRL module? as far as i'm aware, its the exact same module, so it should.
Old 01-12-2012 | 12:13 PM
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Re: Turn headlights off when engine running at night

I did this w/o this link. check it out,it sould work. SS #670 Mods: Disable DRLs
Old 01-26-2012 | 01:58 PM
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Re: Turn headlights off when engine running at night

Just pull your hand brake up one click and it wont come on
Old 01-26-2012 | 03:04 PM
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Re: Turn headlights off when engine running at night

Originally Posted by BrandonM
Just pull your hand brake up one click and it wont come on
only works if you do that before starting the engine. if you park and try to turn the lights off, you have to wait before they go off.
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