Automatic headlights

[Sithlord]

Newbie SSV owner here. Is there anyway to turn automatic headlights back on? There appears to be a sensor on dashboard and switch has auto position. I’ve heard that computer needs to be reprogrammed. Truck is a 2010.TIA

 

[Doubeleive]

Newbie SSV owner here. Is there anyway to turn automatic headlights back on? There appears to be a sensor on dashboard and switch has auto position. I’ve heard that computer needs to be reprogrammed. Truck is a 2010.TIA

could have been programmed off for stealth mode, they do the lights and horn honk disabled when locking/unlocking
you would need the bcm reprogrammed or buy another one programmed to your vin if this is the case.

 

[opfor2]

I also have a SSV, and the automatic headlights are programmed off (9G8 SEO - AUTO HEADLAMP DELETE) by Chevy. I inquired with the dealer and wanted them along with the daylight driving lights turned back on and they advised me that it required a whole new computer reprogramming that only Chevy HQ and do plus over a $ 500.00 charge. So, I'm happy with stealth mode lol

 

[mikez71]

For that money I'd get an autosync (www.btdieselworks.com) with programming options!
You guys with the PPV/SSV are lucky you don't have the auto door locks! That one annoyance prompted me to get an autosync.
It is a bargain, assuming you want just a few of the features... (remote windows, guages, rearview camera check, strobes, high idle, OBD reader, etc.)

 

[Ebay Mike]

I also have a SSV, and the automatic headlights are programmed off (9G8 SEO - AUTO HEADLAMP DELETE) by Chevy. I inquired with the dealer and wanted them along with the daylight driving lights turned back on and they advised me that it required a whole new computer reprogramming that only Chevy HQ and do plus over a $ 500.00 charge. So, I'm happy with stealth mode lol

I have a 2013 SSV and my dealership turned my Automatic Headlights and Daytime Driving Lights back on and it only cost $50 for the special programming from GM to turn them back on? Why would you need $500 in programming? Makes no sense to me?

 

[opfor2]

I have a 2013 SSV and my dealership turned my Automatic Headlights and Daytime Driving Lights back on and it only cost $50 for the special programming from GM to turn them back on? Why would you need $500 in programming? Makes no sense to me?

That's what my local dealership told me

 

[Ebay Mike]

That's what my local dealership told me

Try a different dealership as I got it done so I know for a fact it cost $50 to get the program from GM to turn them back on.

 

[mikez71]

You got a good dealership! I talked to two about BCM programming, all I got was blank stares and un-returned phone calls.

 

[Doubeleive]

hell you can buy a used bcm programmed to your vin off ebay, prices vary but certanly cheaper than $500
the ones I just looked at run about $190 pre-programmed all you have to do is plug it in.

 

[Ebay Mike]

hell you can buy a used bcm programmed to your vin off ebay, prices vary but certanly cheaper than $500
the ones I just looked at run about $190 pre-programmed all you have to do is plug it in.

Yes but won't they will come preprogrammed for how the vehicle came from the factory? That would still not resolve the changes he is looking for without additional updating. At least that is my understanding but I could always be wrong.

 

[Ebay Mike]

You got a good dealership! I talked to two about BCM programming, all I got was blank stares and un-returned phone calls.

That is because most dealership techs are computer operators who can change the parts on your vehicle only after the computer tells them which parts are bad. If you are not doing cookie cutter tech things they have no clue on how to do it. I had that issue with mine until I finally got the answers the tech needed for him to do the updates on my headlights. All he had to do was contact GM with my VIN number and request a re-flash program to turn the automatic headlights and daytime driving lights back on. (I also found out that they can NOT turn the speed governor off without a written letter from the Police Department on official letterhead requesting the change and they have to explain WHY they need it turned off so that GM is not liable if the Police Department has issues when the vehicle exceeds the 99MPH that the governor is factory set at on the SSV.) Then GM charges the dealership $50 for the re-flash and then sends the new program to the tech to install in your vehicle. It is an easy operation but getting someone to understand what you want and how they can help you is another story all together. LOL!

 

[Doubeleive]

Yes but won't they will come preprogrammed for how the vehicle came from the factory? That would still not resolve the changes he is looking for without additional updating. At least that is my understanding but I could always be wrong.

getting another bcm programmed to vin make's it just like any other off the shelf tahoe, it would no longer have any ppv/ssv programming.
the vin is not ppv/ssv specific., the vin simply defines what parts the vehicle has and does not have, there are no specialized ppv/ssv electronics or engine parts that make it different than any other vehicle.

 

[Ebay Mike]

getting another bcm programmed to vin make's it just like any other off the shelf tahoe, it would no longer have any ppv/ssv programming.
the vin is not ppv/ssv specific., the vin simply defines what parts the vehicle has and does not have, there are no specialized ppv/ssv electronics or engine parts that make it different than any other vehicle.

My point was if you program it to the VIN the VIN knows the vehicle is a PPV/SSV and would be programmed accordingly as the vehicle left the factory? Unless you got the VIN to a regular Tahoe and had it programmed to that VIN? Not 100% sure on this but that is what the tech told me just now.

 

[petethepug]

$295, get the AutoSync, add/delete what you want and enjoy your one touch up/down d/s window and auto down for the rest, keep the rest of the PPV features. BTW it’ll also unlock a factory Navi or radio to slide in there.

 

[Doubeleive]

My point was if you program it to the VIN the VIN knows the vehicle is a PPV/SSV and would be programmed accordingly as the vehicle left the factory? Unless you got the VIN to a regular Tahoe and had it programmed to that VIN? Not 100% sure on this but that is what the tech told me just now.

no it doesn't work like that, it would just be regular programming
ppv/ssv programming is not even available to the public or 3rd party, although some places do custom programming that could emulate a ppv or anything you want.

 

[Sithlord]

Try a different dealership as I got it done so I know for a fact it cost $50 to get the program from GM to turn them back on.

Going to try the local GMC dealership by me. Can’t hurt to ask

 

[mikez71]

$295, get the AutoSync, add/delete what you want and enjoy your one touch up/down d/s window and auto down for the rest, keep the rest of the PPV features. BTW it’ll also unlock a factory Navi or radio to slide in there.

Might be $400 (with BCM programming) to deal with the autolights.

 

[Sithlord]

$295, get the AutoSync, add/delete what you want and enjoy your one touch up/down d/s window and auto down for the rest, keep the rest of the PPV features. BTW it’ll also unlock a factory Navi or radio to slide in there.

Where can I get the AutoSync?

 

[mikez71]

www.btdieselworks.com

Did you get blank stares at the dealership too?

 

[petethepug]

BT Dieselworks Sir? Yes we have that. Let me page Joe Isuzu from sales to help you out. He’ll even take you for a test drive in one of the BTdieselworks.