[Z06] Automatic Headlights
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Automatic Headlights
I heard something about automatic headlights, where can i get 'em. My dad drained the battery the first week we had it because he forgot to turn them off :smash:
Anyone please?
Anyone please?
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From: Celina TEXAS!!!
Re: Automatic Headlights (Gardiner)
If you can get your hands on a Tech 2 GM scan tool you can do it. However, some cars have the ambient light sensor and some do not. I found out the hard way when I had mine enabled. No big deal, I turned the feature off in the DIC until I go pick up my $10 sensor from my local GM guy this week.
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Re: Automatic Headlights (**** Finger)
I plan to do the same and am curious to know if the Z06 wiring harness has a place for the sensor to "plug-in". Do you know? If not we will have to run a couple short leads down to the BCM and plug in there...not impossible, but a hassle.
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From: Celina TEXAS!!!
Re: Automatic Headlights (DeViL)
I plan to do the same and am curious to know if the Z06 wiring harness has a place for the sensor to "plug-in". Do you know? If not we will have to run a couple short leads down to the BCM and plug in there...not impossible, but a hassle.
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Re: Automatic Headlights (**** Finger)
look at my reply here
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=562213
I didn't figure it out, just followed directions from researching earlier posts on the forum
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=562213
I didn't figure it out, just followed directions from researching earlier posts on the forum
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Re: Automatic Headlights (yaro1)
I can't believe you guys want this totally useless feature. I have it on my daily driver and it never works the way you think it should. I never use the feature.
This feature does not belong on a Z06. If you can't remember to turn off the lights when you leave the car (with the car beeping at you) then you should not be driving it.
This feature does not belong on a Z06. If you can't remember to turn off the lights when you leave the car (with the car beeping at you) then you should not be driving it.
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Re: Automatic Headlights (rbartick)
I can't believe you guys want this totally useless feature. I have it on my daily driver and it never works the way you think it should. I never use the feature.
This feature does not belong on a Z06. If you can't remember to turn off the lights when you leave the car (with the car beeping at you) then you should not be driving it.
This feature does not belong on a Z06. If you can't remember to turn off the lights when you leave the car (with the car beeping at you) then you should not be driving it.
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From: Bristol Ct
Re: Automatic Headlights (rbartick)
I can't believe you guys want this totally useless feature. I have it on my daily driver and it never works the way you think it should. I never use the feature.
This feature does not belong on a Z06. If you can't remember to turn off the lights when you leave the car (with the car beeping at you) then you should not be driving it.
This feature does not belong on a Z06. If you can't remember to turn off the lights when you leave the car (with the car beeping at you) then you should not be driving it.
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Automatic Headlights
Thanks Neal B for your helpful, positive input and the tip on where to find the harness plug. I have non-pop-up HID headlights that are useful even in the twilight hours Racer44 complained about. Part of the reason I want to do the mod is because I don't have it, I want it, and I can do it.....and because GM deprived me of that option and to keep the lights on for a few minutes after I leave the car in dark parking lights.
Rbartick needs to take a happy pill. If s/he can't see the usefullness and convenience of the feature, fine s/he doesn't have to use it. Frankly, given the simplicity of the feature, IMHO it could be easily and cheaply offered all current production cars.
There are some, perhaps including Rbartick, that think a Z06 should not have a radio, air conditioner, or even a passenger seat. But I do. I like power AND luxury. And given the number of other Z06 owners who choose to purchase these options, it appears there are a number of people who agree.
Rbartick, you are entitled to your opinion, but there is no need to be nasty and mean to those with differing opinions, even if they are in the majority.
I like Gardiner and HighRoller's way of thinking.
DeViL('s advocate)
Rbartick needs to take a happy pill. If s/he can't see the usefullness and convenience of the feature, fine s/he doesn't have to use it. Frankly, given the simplicity of the feature, IMHO it could be easily and cheaply offered all current production cars.
There are some, perhaps including Rbartick, that think a Z06 should not have a radio, air conditioner, or even a passenger seat. But I do. I like power AND luxury. And given the number of other Z06 owners who choose to purchase these options, it appears there are a number of people who agree.
Rbartick, you are entitled to your opinion, but there is no need to be nasty and mean to those with differing opinions, even if they are in the majority.
I like Gardiner and HighRoller's way of thinking.
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Re: Automatic Headlights (DeViL)
Yeah. Speaking of totally useless...
Going into somebody's legitimate thread and telling them you think they're stupid is beyond offensive. If you can't be helpful, be gone.
[Modified by rwd, 11:49 AM 5/16/2003]
Going into somebody's legitimate thread and telling them you think they're stupid is beyond offensive. If you can't be helpful, be gone.
[Modified by rwd, 11:49 AM 5/16/2003]
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From: Bristol Ct
Re: Automatic Headlights (rwd)
Yeah. Speaking of totally useless...
Going into somebody's legitimate thread and telling them you think they're stupid is beyond offensive. If you can't be helpful, be gone.
[Modified by rwd, 11:49 AM 5/16/2003]
Going into somebody's legitimate thread and telling them you think they're stupid is beyond offensive. If you can't be helpful, be gone.
[Modified by rwd, 11:49 AM 5/16/2003]
Well I went over to my local dealer during lunch and had them re-do the program, it works like a charm, contrary to some of the posts I've read if you go to option 4 you can shut it off you don't need a resistor or anything else. It did go on when I put the car back in the garage and went off 1 minute later all by itself (you can program the delay)
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Re: Automatic Headlights (Highroller)
Well I went over to my local dealer during lunch and had them re-do the program, it works like a charm, contrary to some of the posts I've read if you go to option 4 you can shut it off you don't need a resistor or anything else. It did go on when I put the car back in the garage and went off 1 minute later all by itself (you can program the delay)
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Re: Automatic Headlights (Highroller)
Does it raise and lower the lights for you? Or do you need to leave them up all the time or get a non-pop-up headlight kit? :confused: :confused: :confused:
Burning Brakes
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From: Bristol Ct
Re: Automatic Headlights (yaro1)
Does it raise and lower the lights for you? Or do you need to leave them up all the time or get a non-pop-up headlight kit? :confused: :confused: :confused:
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Re: Automatic Headlights (Highroller)
one more thing to make my Z06 different, sort of like your heavier that stock chrome wheels
BTW - I do not have "heavier than stock chrome wheels". My wheels are stock.
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Re: Automatic Headlights (rbartick)
My 1999 Camaro and 2001 Expedition both has this feature which I think is great. They have to ability to turn of if neccesary. I would have though that this should really be a no brainer for the Z06.
There is Auto-dimming for the rear view mirror
Auto climate control
Auto down for the windows
Auto seat memory (easy entry)
plus probably a few others...
Paul.
There is Auto-dimming for the rear view mirror
Auto climate control
Auto down for the windows
Auto seat memory (easy entry)
plus probably a few others...
Paul.