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RE: Automatic headlights - 9/28/2007 4:30:38 PM

RealJeep

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Yes, the 06 DRL's were the amber lamps in the turn signal housing but in 2007 they changed it to a headlight DRL like most other GM vehicles. They are the same light as the headlight but the current is run through a resistor to reduce the wattage thus making the lamps appear dimmer. If you don't like them on just pull the fuse under the hood and they'll go away.

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RE: Automatic headlights - 9/28/2007 4:41:59 PM

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ORIGINAL: RealJeep

Yes, the 06 DRL's were the amber lamps in the turn signal housing but in 2007 they changed it to a headlight DRL like most other GM vehicles. They are the same light as the headlight but the current is run through a resistor to reduce the wattage thus making the lamps appear dimmer. If you don't like them on just pull the fuse under the hood and they'll go away.

You can also just turn the knob selector to the left to the"O" postion = OFF and the lights turn off.

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RE: Automatic headlights - 9/28/2007 7:18:41 PM

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quote:

ORIGINAL: RealJeep

Yes, the 06 DRL's were the amber lamps in the turn signal housing but in 2007 they changed it to a headlight DRL like most other GM vehicles. They are the same light as the headlight but the current is run through a resistor to reduce the wattage thus making the lamps appear dimmer. If you don't like them on just pull the fuse under the hood and they'll go away.

Thanks, Otto. So I can take out the fuse for the DRL function and the headlights will still work automatically and correctly?

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RE: Automatic headlights - 9/28/2007 7:35:45 PM

RealJeep

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I really dislike having to turn the stupid lights off every time I start my truck. This should be OFF by default in the USA, this is not Canada, eh?

As for the DRL fuse, it ONLY affects the DRL and has NO effect on the headlights whatsoever, except it'll make your bulbs last longer since they're only on at night now. The fuse is clearly marked in the fusebox under the hood.

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RE: Automatic headlights - 9/29/2007 11:04:19 AM

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I kinda liked the early 06 models that had the amber turn signals on as the DRLs - I think they changed due to some states having laws about the color or placement (i.e. in the turn signal) for the DRLs...too bad.

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RE: Automatic headlights - 9/29/2007 6:06:43 PM

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all you have to do is after you put it in DRIVE turn the light switch nob to the left and it will spring back vertical. This turns off all exterior lights. If you want to keep your marker lights on turn the dial one position right and it will stay there. You will hear the door chime when you get out reminding you to put the knob back to vertical. I always turn them off or use the marker lights. Remember if you put it in park and go back to drive you have to do the knob thing again.

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RE: Automatic headlights - 9/29/2007 7:26:14 PM

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quote:

ORIGINAL: RealJeep

Yes, the 06 DRL's were the amber lamps in the turn signal housing but in 2007 they changed it to a headlight DRL like most other GM vehicles. They are the same light as the headlight but the current is run through a resistor to reduce the wattage thus making the lamps appear dimmer. If you don't like them on just pull the fuse under the hood and they'll go away.

Actually the later build 2006 units have the headlights as DRLs, not the amber lights. Mine is like this.

As mentioned previously, it is quite simple to pull the fuse and deactivate the DRL feature.

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RE: Automatic headlights - 9/29/2007 8:30:43 PM

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Yep, somewhere in the 2006 production (later???) they switched to the headlights as DRLs. I just flick the knob to the left every start by habit to shut them down in my 07. However, to mess up this tidy subject, some folks on here reported they have the 2007 H3s with the amber DRLs in a much earlier thread, so figure that out??

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RE: Automatic headlights - 9/29/2007 8:59:00 PM

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mine is a lter 2006,thats why mine are on

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RE: Automatic headlights - 9/30/2007 9:23:14 AM

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Hey Doc Olds....Yes, there are ALWAYS some guys who have to muddy up the details with facts. Yes, some 06's have headlight DRL's just like some 07's have the forward mounted window controls, this was a mid-year change. But that's a different subject for a different thread...

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RE: Automatic headlights - 9/30/2007 10:42:07 AM

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You can always check your interior lights too.
If the dash lights (all the buttons and guages) are lit up, your headlights are on.
If no dash lights, you're on DRL's.
Also, if your fogs are on, your headlights are on.

If it turns out your headlights ARE on. Check for these...
1) Are you turning on the H3 in the garage or the shade? This makes them come on because its dark where it was turned on. It takes a few minutes in the light for them to turn off.
2) Do you have a parking sticker above the light sensor (passenger side dash board)? They cast shadows and shadows make the sensor think its dark. It doesnt matter if its light out, all the sensor knows is if its light on it.
3) Do you have crap on your dash? My buddy put a book on my dash during a road trip and I didnt even realize that he put it on top of the light sensor. It was driving me crazy why my headlights kept coming on.

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RE: Automatic headlights - 10/1/2007 3:46:38 PM

RealJeep

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quote:

ORIGINAL: SteveO

quote:

ORIGINAL: RealJeep

Yes, the 06 DRL's were the amber lamps in the turn signal housing but in 2007 they changed it to a headlight DRL like most other GM vehicles. They are the same light as the headlight but the current is run through a resistor to reduce the wattage thus making the lamps appear dimmer. If you don't like them on just pull the fuse under the hood and they'll go away.

You can also just turn the knob selector to the left to the"O" postion = OFF and the lights turn off.

There is no "O"=Off position only an Auto, Park and On

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RE: Automatic headlights - 10/1/2007 3:54:19 PM

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My 06 runs the parking lights for drl which happens to be illegal here in Arkansas. Hmmmm, some one DID say lights! antiup

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RE: Automatic headlights - 10/3/2007 6:33:42 AM

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quote:

ORIGINAL: RealJeep

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ORIGINAL: SteveO

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ORIGINAL: RealJeep

You can also just turn the knob selector to the left to the"O" postion = OFF and the lights turn off.

There is no "O"=Off position only an Auto, Park and On

My 2007 selector knob to the left of AUTO has an "O" your lights go out turning it to the left. After you turn the knob it goes back to the Auto "Middle"position, It is also stated in the manual.

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RE: Automatic headlights - 10/3/2007 7:03:43 AM

TexH3

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The spring loaded "O" position is actually a toggle.

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