Headlight switch question

[Dubbin]

so i really hate the auto lamps, and the fact that i cant control the headlights of my 03 tahoe. I had a friend that had an 02 silverado where he could actually turn off his headlights, my switch doesn't. Is there a way i can fix this?? I've allready pulled the fuse on the DRL's but I still want to be able to turn off the headlights

 

[Narco]

turning it all the way to the left and releasing it doenst turn them off? mine does. turn it left past the normal off position. the switch will pop back to the off position by itself.

 

[Dubbin]

nope i've tried turning it all the way to the left and they stay on, and i've tried holding it and still pops right back and the lights stay on

 

[Eagle]

you gotta bad switch then.

I'm gonna guess when you do that you do NOT get the amber LED on the switch indicating auto lamps off.

 

[Dubbin]

nope i do not get the amber light

 

[Eagle]

bad switch.
take it out and double check the connector is seated correctly by removing it and reinserting it first?

 

[Dubbin]

whats the best way to take out the headlight switch??

 

[vatahoelt]

whats the best way to take out the headlight switch??

will have to take off the dash bezel and then you'll be able to get to it.

 

[Dubbin]

.....any DIY on taking that off? any hidden clips or screws?

---------- Post added at 07:42 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:44 PM ----------

NM i got it off, just pops off

 

[El Capitan]

if u have a dome override button press it 4 times youll here a "bing" and they should turn off if not then idk.

 

[Rivieraracing]

if u have a dome override button press it 4 times youll here a "bing" and they should turn off if not then idk.

I never knew about that trick, thanks for the info!!

 

[Rivieraracing]

Had a great opportunity tonight where I needed to turn the headlights off while the truck was running, and I was able to do so!! Thanks again for sharing the info!!

 

[denalianyone]

A permanent fix is jumping two wires in the BCM. I forgot what two wires because it has been so long but you can search online for remvoing auto headlights.

 

[Rivieraracing]

I personally like the auto headlights, just there are times that they need to be turned off and now I know how!