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Old Apr 23, 2024 | 01:22 PM
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I replaced the headlights and fog lights in my '01 yesterday with super-bright LED's. When I tested them after installation they worked perfectly, but after I drove the car last night, the headlight covers no longer close automatically when I shut off the lights, and I have to manually crank them down them at the motors. Also, I now have a flashing "SECURITY" alert and what sounds like the "lights left on" chime when I open the driver's door. The alarms continue until I close the door. Has anyone else experienced this after upgrading lighting? Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks in advance!
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I replaced the headlights and fog lights in my '01 yesterday with super-bright LED's. When I tested them after installation they worked perfectly, but after I drove the car last night, the headlight covers no longer close automatically when I shut off the lights, and I have to manually crank them down them at the motors. Also, I now have a flashing "SECURITY" alert and what sounds like the "lights left on" chime when I open the driver's door. The alarms continue until I close the door. Has anyone else experienced this after upgrading lighting? Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks in advance!
Try putting the highlights on highbeam then shut them off.....That should work even though its a work around.
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Try putting the highlights on highbeam then shut them off.....That should work even though its a work around.
BINGO!! That worked like the proverbial
Charm! I don't mind the workaround.
Thanks for helping me regain my sanity.
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BINGO!! That worked like the proverbial
Charm! I don't mind the workaround.
Thanks for helping me regain my sanity.
As a 20 year member, I'm sure you are familiar with the search function. Probably 17 years of posts on this type of issue....from HIDs to LEDs.

One example:

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...ts-issues.html

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Things seem to have changed. That function only seems to be available using the "Full Site" selection. I don't find that until after I had posted. Thanks just the same.
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