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Myride67c10 · 07-13-2004, 10:36 AM

I’ve got a question regarding the headlights on my 1996 Suburban. As most of you know the headlights stay on all the time when driving. Is there some way to re-program or re-configure the computer so they only come on when I turn them on? Thank for any help in advance.

99-2door · 07-13-2004, 12:30 PM

Not computer controlled on a 96. Simply switches and relays.
Pull the fuse that says DRL/fog, that will take care of it.

Why is it you want to disable them? Always curious when I see people ask this question.

Myride67c10 · 07-13-2004, 02:10 PM

Thanks for the info. The reason that I would like to disable this is I have run into quit a few situations camping were I have gone to move the truck late at night and I have spot lighted quit a few tents. Basically I have no good reasons, but I think I would be more likely not to leave my driving lights on when I should have my headlights on because as you know the rear running lights don’t run in the driving light mode. So If I pull that fuse the only thing that will go out is the headlights since I have no fog lights right?

99-2door · 07-14-2004, 01:59 AM

Yep, the headlights still work off the switch as normal, but the DRLs won't function anymore.
For a temporary off you can push the e-brake pedal down just one click and the lights will go off even though the brake is not engaged.

07-13-2004, 10:36 AM	#1
Myride67c10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Asheville, NC Posts: 165	Full-time Headlights I’ve got a question regarding the headlights on my 1996 Suburban. As most of you know the headlights stay on all the time when driving. Is there some way to re-program or re-configure the computer so they only come on when I turn them on? Thank for any help in advance. __________________ 1967 C-10 Use to be Riptide

07-13-2004, 12:30 PM	#2
99-2door Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Broken Bow, OK Posts: 1,385	Not computer controlled on a 96. Simply switches and relays. Pull the fuse that says DRL/fog, that will take care of it. Why is it you want to disable them? Always curious when I see people ask this question. __________________ 95 K3500 SRW 5.7L Vortec 4L80e 4.10 G80 2001 GMC C3 6.0 AWD, Volant, 3/5 drop TBSS intake, HP tuners, pullies, 05 efans, 05 front brakes, etc. 2003 Tahoe Z71 Silverado front clip

07-13-2004, 02:10 PM	#3
Myride67c10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Asheville, NC Posts: 165	Thanks for the info. The reason that I would like to disable this is I have run into quit a few situations camping were I have gone to move the truck late at night and I have spot lighted quit a few tents. Basically I have no good reasons, but I think I would be more likely not to leave my driving lights on when I should have my headlights on because as you know the rear running lights don’t run in the driving light mode. So If I pull that fuse the only thing that will go out is the headlights since I have no fog lights right? __________________ 1967 C-10 Use to be Riptide

07-14-2004, 01:59 AM	#4
99-2door Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Broken Bow, OK Posts: 1,385	Yep, the headlights still work off the switch as normal, but the DRLs won't function anymore. For a temporary off you can push the e-brake pedal down just one click and the lights will go off even though the brake is not engaged. __________________ 95 K3500 SRW 5.7L Vortec 4L80e 4.10 G80 2001 GMC C3 6.0 AWD, Volant, 3/5 drop TBSS intake, HP tuners, pullies, 05 efans, 05 front brakes, etc. 2003 Tahoe Z71 Silverado front clip



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