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cb1965 · 09-03-2010, 05:42 PM

hey guys
i was wondering if its posoble to have my parking lights on while my headlights are on. if im not mistaken i think this was discussed before but cant find anything in the search. its a '65 chevy thanks in advance

*blackedoutharley* · 09-03-2010, 06:13 PM

Waiting for a reply to this as well... thanks for asking!

raycow · 09-03-2010, 06:25 PM

Easy. At the headlight switch, move the parking light wire (probably purple) to the tail light terminal (probably brown). If that's still not easy enough, just put a jumper across the two.

Ray

**jocko** · 09-03-2010, 10:40 PM

here's a helpful thread for further reference.
jocko
http://www.6066gmcguy.org/parklamp6466.htm

cb1965 · 09-03-2010, 11:53 PM

perfect

thanks for the link jocko .

willyp · 09-04-2010, 10:02 AM

i did this in my truck after reading this link, very cheap and easy to do! works like a champ.

TheDark1 · 09-04-2010, 10:32 AM

I believe there is a GM headlight switch that allowed the parklights to be on with the headlights. I don't know what models it was in though, so that's kind of useless. But if you're going to change switches anyway, it might be worth investigating.
After reading the link, I would imagine it would be any switch built after 1968.

chevy_mike · 09-04-2010, 10:59 AM

I did the same trick from the above link and it works perfect. Love having the running lights on with the headlights.

lovetttimmy · 09-13-2010, 08:28 PM

Jocko...your the man, this is very helpfull, now does anyone know if it is normal for brake and taillight light fuses to burn out in the block??

c10sport · 09-13-2010, 08:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lovetttimmy

Jocko...your the man, this is very helpfull, now does anyone know if it is normal for brake and taillight light fuses to burn out in the block??

That's never normal.

**jocko** · 09-13-2010, 08:46 PM

you're welcome - glad the link helped out. I can't take credit though - I had the same question about 6 months ago and someone sent me the link also - think it was markeb01 if I remember - but anyway, that's what's great about this site - similar questions pop up over and over again - and with all the experience on here, someone is bound to know the answer.

by the way - the rest of the "6066 GMC Guy" website is really good also - lots of good info that applies to both chevs and gmcs, especially electrical stuff.

09-03-2010, 05:42 PM	#1
cb1965 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: san jose, california Posts: 508	wiring help hey guys i was wondering if its posoble to have my parking lights on while my headlights are on. if im not mistaken i think this was discussed before but cant find anything in the search. its a '65 chevy thanks in advance

09-03-2010, 06:13 PM	#2
blackedoutharley Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Plumas Lake, Ca. Posts: 1,009	Re: wiring help Waiting for a reply to this as well... thanks for asking!

09-03-2010, 06:25 PM	#3
raycow Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: San Francisco, CA USA Posts: 2,454	Re: wiring help Easy. At the headlight switch, move the parking light wire (probably purple) to the tail light terminal (probably brown). If that's still not easy enough, just put a jumper across the two. Ray

09-03-2010, 10:40 PM	#4
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,975	Re: wiring help here's a helpful thread for further reference. jocko http://www.6066gmcguy.org/parklamp6466.htm Last edited by jocko; 09-03-2010 at 10:41 PM. Reason: had wrong thread - 1960-63 wiring - corrected to 64-66

09-03-2010, 11:53 PM	#5
cb1965 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: san jose, california Posts: 508	Re: wiring help perfect thanks for the link jocko .

09-04-2010, 10:02 AM	#6
willyp Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Houston TX Posts: 362	Re: wiring help i did this in my truck after reading this link, very cheap and easy to do! works like a champ. __________________ The price of cool aint cheap.

09-04-2010, 10:32 AM	#7
TheDark1 Intentionally Left Blank Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Broussard, LA Posts: 355	Re: wiring help I believe there is a GM headlight switch that allowed the parklights to be on with the headlights. I don't know what models it was in though, so that's kind of useless. But if you're going to change switches anyway, it might be worth investigating. After reading the link, I would imagine it would be any switch built after 1968. __________________ 1965 C-10 Short Fleet 468/TKO 5-Speed 2004 2500HD Crew 496/Ally Blacked Out (SOLD!!) 1997 Formula WS6 2004 Jeep Wrangler (Sold) 2013 Jeep Wrangler (Sold) 2017 Jeep Wrangler (Blacked Out on 35's) 2011 GMC D-Max Dually Denali 3500HD (Sold) 2015 GMC D-Max Dually Denali 3500HD (Sold) 2018 GMC D-Max Dually Denali 3500HD (Sold) 2020 D-Max Dually Denali on 33x12.50's 1979 GMC Short Bed Step-Side 4x4 350/350 Low Miles

09-04-2010, 10:59 AM	#8
chevy_mike Never Ending Projects Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 3,836	Re: wiring help I did the same trick from the above link and it works perfect. Love having the running lights on with the headlights. __________________ . 1965 C10 Panel, Tiki Express http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=506580 SOLD 1968 Chevy C10, Long, Fleetside, Hot Rod Hauler http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=313233 SOLD 1965 Chevy C10, Long, Fleetside, Hot Rod C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=415702 SOLD We were given two ears and one mouth for a reason... listen twice as much and speak half as often...

09-13-2010, 08:28 PM	#9
lovetttimmy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: winchendon Posts: 13	Re: wiring help Jocko...your the man, this is very helpfull, now does anyone know if it is normal for brake and taillight light fuses to burn out in the block??

09-13-2010, 08:46 PM	#11
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,975	Re: wiring help you're welcome - glad the link helped out. I can't take credit though - I had the same question about 6 months ago and someone sent me the link also - think it was markeb01 if I remember - but anyway, that's what's great about this site - similar questions pop up over and over again - and with all the experience on here, someone is bound to know the answer. by the way - the rest of the "6066 GMC Guy" website is really good also - lots of good info that applies to both chevs and gmcs, especially electrical stuff.



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