How to disable the "automatic headlamp system"?

MiamiBlueCamaro · 12-29-2015, 11:35 AM

anyway to disable this?

SSport16 · 12-29-2015, 11:40 AM

The only way is just manually turn the stalk down to the on/off switch, the one with the circle with the line on top. That will manually turn them off and it will not automatically change on or off, but the next time you start the car it will reset...unfortunately no permanent way to shut off.

Tim Adams · 12-29-2015, 11:51 AM

Why in the world do you not want your headlights to come on automatically when it is dark?

SuperSound · 12-29-2015, 11:51 AM

I remember in my 4th gen you could disable it by removing the daylight sensor in the dash and looping a wire through the connector. Wonder if there is a similar setup on the 6th gen.

MiamiBlueCamaro · 12-29-2015, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by SSport16

The only way is just manually turn the stalk down to the on/off switch, the one with the circle with the line on top. That will manually turn them off and it will not automatically change on or off, but the next time you start the car it will reset...unfortunately no permanent way to shut off.

Ahhhhh there is no fuse to pull??? or secret codes like press the horn 3 times and press the brakes 2 times?????/

MiamiBlueCamaro · 12-29-2015, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Tim Adams

Why in the world do you not want your headlights to come on automatically when it is dark?

When is dark outside is ok but not inside my GARAGE!

MiamiBlueCamaro · 12-29-2015, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by SuperSound

I remember in my 4th gen you could disable it by removing the daylight sensor in the dash and looping a wire through the connector. Wonder if there is a similar setup on the 6th gen.

thanks for the info

KMPrenger · 12-29-2015, 01:00 PM

Might be a dumb question, but I'm assuming that the front bumper horizontal(SS)/vertical(RS) as well as the LED portion of the lower headlamp al act as DRLs and I don't have to manually turn them all on if I want them on during the day?

In my 2010, if I wanted the LED rings to be on, I had to turn off the automatic stuff, and then turn the switch to the parking light setting, or whatever it was called. I did it every since time I drove the car (unless it was dark)...it became a habit.

MiamiBlueCamaro · 12-29-2015, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by KMPrenger

Might be a dumb question, but I'm assuming that the front bumper horizontal(SS)/vertical(RS) as well as the LED portion of the lower headlamp al act as DRLs and I don't have to manually turn them all on if I want them on during the day?

In my 2010, if I wanted the LED rings to be on, I had to turn off the automatic stuff, and then turn the switch to the parking light setting, or whatever it was called. I did it every since time I drove the car (unless it was dark)...it became a habit.

You are assuming correctly!

FenwickHockey65 · 01-03-2016, 01:27 PM

I don't understand why this is an issue. If it's dark outside then the headlights will stay on. If it's day out then they'll shut off as soon as you pull out of the garage. Why do you need to switch them off in the garage?

MiamiBlueCamaro · 01-04-2016, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

I don't understand why this is an issue. If it's dark outside then the headlights will stay on. If it's day out then they'll shut off as soon as you pull out of the garage. Why do you need to switch them off in the garage?

Is not an issue, but i just want to disable the automatic headlamp system completely not like now when it reset every time you restart the engine!

Richie Carbone · 02-24-2016, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Tim Adams

Why in the world do you not want your headlights to come on automatically when it is dark?

Some of us still know to turn the lights on when its dark outside.

Boosted_ST · 07-07-2019, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Richie Carbone

Some of us still know to turn the lights on when its dark outside.

Well said.

Evidently there is no way to permanently disable this. Oh well.

TJay74 · 07-08-2019, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by MiamiBlueCamaro

Is not an issue, but i just want to disable the automatic headlamp system completely not like now when it reset every time you restart the engine!

There is no way to permanently disable it, the automatic headlights are a function of the BCM module. Either adjust the headlight stalk at each start up of get used to how the lights function.

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KMPrenger Drives: 16 Camaro SS, 15 Colorado Join Date: May 2009 Location: Jefferson City, Missouri Posts: 13,949	Might be a dumb question, but I'm assuming that the front bumper horizontal(SS)/vertical(RS) as well as the LED portion of the lower headlamp al act as DRLs and I don't have to manually turn them all on if I want them on during the day? In my 2010, if I wanted the LED rings to be on, I had to turn off the automatic stuff, and then turn the switch to the parking light setting, or whatever it was called. I did it every since time I drove the car (unless it was dark)...it became a habit. __________________ 2016 Camaro 1SS - 8-speed - NPP - Black bowties 2010 Camaro 1LT V6 (Sold. I will miss her!)

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FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2020 Colorado Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,371 View My Garage	I don't understand why this is an issue. If it's dark outside then the headlights will stay on. If it's day out then they'll shut off as soon as you pull out of the garage. Why do you need to switch them off in the garage? __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2020 Chevrolet Colorado W/T Extended Cab (State-issued)

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