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DRL’s
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Burning Brakes
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From: US-ARMY 1974-1996 Retired ; Oklahoma, City ; Atlanta, Ga: Hephzibah, Ga
DRL’s
I know a lot of people complain about the amber DRL’S. I like them to me it’s the trade mark of the C6 seeing those amber lights.
What I don’t like is the frequency they go out. My driver side goes out at least once a month. First it was blowing out. Fixed that but broke a tab in the socket. Now the bulb is working itself loose in the socket. 
The thing about this is I see this problem on Tahoe’s, pickup trucks both GM and Chevrolet. Do executives from GM and Chevrolet read these forums? This is a great way to fix all the small problems to provide a better product. The C7 should be one of the best built Vette ever. Just my 2 cents.
What I don’t like is the frequency they go out. My driver side goes out at least once a month. First it was blowing out. Fixed that but broke a tab in the socket. Now the bulb is working itself loose in the socket. The thing about this is I see this problem on Tahoe’s, pickup trucks both GM and Chevrolet. Do executives from GM and Chevrolet read these forums? This is a great way to fix all the small problems to provide a better product. The C7 should be one of the best built Vette ever. Just my 2 cents.
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St. Jude Donor '13
I too think the DRL's are a good idea, you can turn them off after starting if you don't like them.
IIRC, there have been some changes since 2005. Our 2006 didn't have any troubles with them except for hitting another car that pulled out in front of me, and our 2009 has 48k miles with no problem. But I don't know what is different from 2005.
IIRC, there have been some changes since 2005. Our 2006 didn't have any troubles with them except for hitting another car that pulled out in front of me, and our 2009 has 48k miles with no problem. But I don't know what is different from 2005.
Le Mans Master
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I wonder is something else is going on with your Vette. In just under 6 years, I have only had to replace the driver's side DRL once. I couldn't get my hand in there and wound up having the dealer change it.
I agree about seeing a lot of Chevy/GMC trucks and SUV's with a burned out DRL.
I agree about seeing a lot of Chevy/GMC trucks and SUV's with a burned out DRL.
Last edited by Sunnyvale Dave; Aug 11, 2012 at 10:57 AM.
Burning Brakes
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From: Honolulu, Hawaii
I too have come to like the amber DRL's. I just removed my switchbacks because they are waaaay to ricey for my taste.
I think that there is definitely something going on with your car though. My DRL's have never gone out.
I think that there is definitely something going on with your car though. My DRL's have never gone out.
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Burning Brakes
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From: US-ARMY 1974-1996 Retired ; Oklahoma, City ; Atlanta, Ga: Hephzibah, Ga
I am going to replace the bulb socket not sure if I have to replace the whole wire harness. When it first went out there the socket was slightly burnt inside. I cleaned it out and that is when a small piece fell out.
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I also like the amber DRL. I like the unique look they give a Vette.
I can usually tell a Corvette (C6) is coming down the road from a good distance because of them.
I can usually tell a Corvette (C6) is coming down the road from a good distance because of them.
Team Owner
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I have no problem with having DRL's, I just hate the amber. I went with 6000K LED's in all white(no switchbacks) and then installed 6000K HID bulbs in the low beams so they matched the DRL's in color.
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St. Jude Donor '17
The 05's have a know issue with the DRL/Signal socket overheating and in time pretty much burning out.
If you reach a point to replace the harness I have them in stock. http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-p...g-harness.html
If you reach a point to replace the harness I have them in stock. http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-p...g-harness.html
Melting Slicks
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The DRLs are essential in my book. I like that they give an indication of width, as well as road presence to other motorists. Not to mention combo-ing them with the fogs gives pretty good lighting for sunset or low light conditions.
Team Owner
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From: San Francisco CA
Team Owner
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From: San Francisco CA
I am glad that there is the option of turning them off at startup especially if you go from a dark parked garage to outside daylight which means all of your lights would go off and on more frequently wearing them out faster.
Melting Slicks
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I have a related concern. Wish I could disable the DRLs from the DIC (like many other cars, like BMWs), but at least I can turn them off after starting the car. My concern is every time I start the car in my garage, the damn headlights come on, and am going to end up frying a ballast and/or bulb MUCH sooner, no? Am I wrong to assume that? Thx.
Team Owner
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From: San Francisco CA
I have a related concern. Wish I could disable the DRLs from the DIC (like many other cars, like BMWs), but at least I can turn them off after starting the car. My concern is every time I start the car in my garage, the damn headlights come on, and am going to end up frying a ballast and/or bulb MUCH sooner, no? Am I wrong to assume that? Thx.