DRL Disable by pulling relay? - Page 4

Kdawg207 · 04-26-2003, 02:03 PM

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Originally posted by Panacea
On the 99-00, maybe 01+ 02's the ALS is located in the middle of the dash, in between the two defroster vents. It does not make sense why they would move it to the drivers window defroster... It doesn't recieve as much light as where it was originally!

The GA's Ive Had and seen only have 1 defrost vent in the front
I don't understand what you mean

Cnix16 · 04-27-2003, 06:54 AM

it didnt work on my 99 se. i taped over the little bulb and then put my car in drive and put the parking lights on...the lights were still on.

buzzzam · 04-27-2003, 08:12 AM

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Originally posted by Kdawg207
The GA's Ive Had and seen only have 1 defrost vent in the front
I don't understand what you mean

he means there are two vents the air come out of and one cover for both vents, my als is towards the driver side also.

Bad324 · 04-27-2003, 12:47 PM

just pulled the #22 relay and that is the 1. it works and the driver side headlight is the 1 that preforms at half.

Brian

XMBlackGT1 · 04-27-2003, 05:47 PM

I tried this weekend to pull the relay, with no success. I didnt want to break it, or scratch it up and then be questioned when I take the car in for something else. With my luck this weekend, I would have busted the relay in half. What bout pulling the relay with the headlamps on? Then you would be able to see if they are going to dim down? Would that work? I have about zero knowledge with electricity, so I am sorry if what I just said sounds stupid. thanks- shawn

UNCTYPE-S · 04-27-2003, 06:34 PM

well my 2 buddies have 02 gt's and they can having parking lights and fogs day and night. i thought the new ga's come with the override. my buddy i see all the time, he just sets his to parking lights, and puts it into drive,and doesnt have any drl's.

Not2OLD · 04-28-2003, 06:02 AM

After 3 days and 3 nights of driving, I can tell you;

Pulling relay 22 on my '03 disabled the DRL with no adverse effects.

Headlights are the same intensity at night-
highbeams are as they should be.

At night, I can switch to parking lamps with or without fogs

NO SVS light on dash

Twighlight sentinel works as designed.

Just a side note-
I did have to [gently] pry-up relay 22 with a very small screwdriver (firewall side) to get it to release from the fuse block.

XMBlackGT1 · 04-30-2003, 09:22 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by gpnomo
I did have to [gently] pry-up relay 22 with a very small screwdriver (firewall side) to get it to release from the fuse block.

How do I release the little clips that are holding the relay in on the back side of the relay (facing the next relay) without breaking the relay? Thanks

iceman · 04-30-2003, 09:23 PM

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Originally posted by XMBlackGT1
How do I release the little clips that are holding the relay in on the back side of the relay (facing the next relay) without breaking the relay? Thanks

The whole relay just comes out..not too sure what you are lookin at.. if you have to, gently pull with a pair of pliers

Not2OLD · 05-01-2003, 06:17 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Farleyscb
I have a 2003 GT Coupe and on pages 5-84 and 5-85 of Pontiacs 2003 Grand Am Owners Manual it shows a drawing in which all of the relays and fuses of the are numbered. It also provides a list of what each numbered fuse or relay operates. The realy that I pulled was number 22 and operates the daytime runnning lights.

Check these pages in your owner's manual.

I don't recall coming across any retaining clips when I pulled the relay -

Bad324 · 05-01-2003, 12:00 PM

i know i had to pull out the relay next to it first to be able to get the drl one out. i didnt run into any clips either. Also the drivers side headlight on my 2000 just BARELY turns on. it looks almost like a padidle.

Brian

UNCTYPE-S · 05-01-2003, 02:50 PM

yeah its kind of wedged in there and hard to pull out with ur fingers. with the other relays being next to each other.

XMBlackGT1 · 05-01-2003, 04:31 PM

Woo Woo- I got it out. It took a ton of pulling to get it out, but it came out. I scratched the crap out of the relay, so, eventually, I will have to get a new one. NO SVS light! Tonite will be the test to see if the headlamps work properly- I hope they do. Will let you know tonite. When I pulled the relay on my 01 gt1, it threw a light up as soon as I started the car and shifted out of park. Maybe GM is getting smarter with their BCM.

For those of you that have taken the relay out, when you take the car in, do they ask why the drl's dont work? If so, I could play stupid and tell them that I thought they worked and maybe they would put a new, unscratched relay in there for me, that I could soon remove.

XMBlackGT1 · 05-01-2003, 06:14 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by XMBlackGT1
Woo Woo- I got it out. It took a ton of pulling to get it out, but it came out. I scratched the crap out of the relay, so, eventually, I will have to get a new one. NO SVS light! Tonite will be the test to see if the headlamps work properly- I hope they do. Will let you know tonite. When I pulled the relay on my 01 gt1, it threw a light up as soon as I started the car and shifted out of park. Maybe GM is getting smarter with their BCM.

For those of you that have taken the relay out, when you take the car in, do they ask why the drl's dont work? If so, I could play stupid and tell them that I thought they worked and maybe they would put a new, unscratched relay in there for me, that I could soon remove.

And they work! No reduction in brightness. The low beam and high beam lights work properly. Thanks for the assistance removing the relay.

Not2OLD · 05-02-2003, 05:07 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by XMBlackGT1

For those of you that have taken the relay out, when you take the car in, do they ask why the drl's dont work? If so, I could play stupid and tell them that I thought they worked and maybe they would put a new, unscratched relay in there for me, that I could soon remove.

I haven't yet had to have my car serviced, when that time comes, I will prolly leave it out. Should they say something, I may play dumb. I strongly suspect they are too busy to go looking for other problems. Besides, I think I am going to be difficult about my RF rotor. 2600 (yes, hundred) miles and you'd think there's gravel between the caliper and rotor. Sorry I am waaaay

Farleyscb · 05-02-2003, 07:46 AM

Yeah i have'nt gone in for service either, but since it is like a 2 minute fix i might just pop the relay in when i go to the dealer ad pop itout when i get home. that way i avoid any hassles.

Farleyscb · 05-02-2003, 07:48 AM

it currently seems this fix only works on the 2003 models. the rest of you will probably need that DRL kit.

Mikey's GT · 05-02-2003, 03:33 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Farleyscb
it currently seems this fix only works on the 2003 models. the rest of you will probably need that DRL kit.

Actually, its hit or miss on the 2003. It works on some, not on others. Ironically, it doesn't work on my '03.

-Mike

Farleyscb · 05-02-2003, 04:08 PM

well thats too bad. It worked on mine, thank god!!!

drburns · 05-04-2003, 12:16 PM

Ok, I just tried to pull the relay on my '02 GAGT, and it didn't work. I got the half power headlight thingy. Must be an '03 change.

04-27-2003, 12:47 PM	#64
Bad324 BADBOY G35 AKA: Brian Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Cleveland,OH Age: 36 Posts: 668 Vehicle: 2000 Red GT Coupe	just pulled the #22 relay and that is the 1. it works and the driver side headlight is the 1 that preforms at half. Brian __________________ Brian - 2000 red gagt coupe traded in for an 04 G35

04-28-2003, 06:02 AM	#67
Not2OLD beware the asshats Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Royal Oak, MI Age: 64 Posts: 220 Vehicle: 2003 Polo Green GAGT	'03 update After 3 days and 3 nights of driving, I can tell you; Pulling relay 22 on my '03 disabled the DRL with no adverse effects. Headlights are the same intensity at night- highbeams are as they should be. At night, I can switch to parking lamps with or without fogs NO SVS light on dash Twighlight sentinel works as designed. Just a side note- I did have to [gently] pry-up relay 22 with a very small screwdriver (firewall side) to get it to release from the fuse block. __________________ Mike's N-Body page. Soylent Green.

05-01-2003, 12:00 PM	#71
Bad324 BADBOY G35 AKA: Brian Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Cleveland,OH Age: 36 Posts: 668 Vehicle: 2000 Red GT Coupe	i know i had to pull out the relay next to it first to be able to get the drl one out. i didnt run into any clips either. Also the drivers side headlight on my 2000 just BARELY turns on. it looks almost like a padidle. Brian __________________ Brian - 2000 red gagt coupe traded in for an 04 G35

05-04-2003, 12:16 PM	#80
drburns GAGT - Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Morristown, NJ Age: 46 Posts: 119 Vehicle: 2002 Grand Am GT Coupe	Ok, I just tried to pull the relay on my '02 GAGT, and it didn't work. I got the half power headlight thingy. Must be an '03 change. __________________ 2002 Grand Am GT

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04-27-2003, 06:54 AM	#62
Cnix16 Reverse Tip Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 341 Vehicle: 99 Grand Am SE V-6	it didnt work on my 99 se. i taped over the little bulb and then put my car in drive and put the parking lights on...the lights were still on.

04-27-2003, 05:47 PM	#65
XMBlackGT1 UAW FTMFL AKA: Shawn Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Madison Wisconsin Age: 41 Posts: 879 Vehicle: 2012 Infininiti G37xS	I tried this weekend to pull the relay, with no success. I didnt want to break it, or scratch it up and then be questioned when I take the car in for something else. With my luck this weekend, I would have busted the relay in half. What bout pulling the relay with the headlamps on? Then you would be able to see if they are going to dim down? Would that work? I have about zero knowledge with electricity, so I am sorry if what I just said sounds stupid. thanks- shawn

04-27-2003, 06:34 PM	#66
UNCTYPE-S GAGT - Junkie AKA: Jim Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: CHICAGO Posts: 5,517 Vehicle: 09 G37x Coupe	well my 2 buddies have 02 gt's and they can having parking lights and fogs day and night. i thought the new ga's come with the override. my buddy i see all the time, he just sets his to parking lights, and puts it into drive,and doesnt have any drl's.

05-01-2003, 02:50 PM	#72
UNCTYPE-S GAGT - Junkie AKA: Jim Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: CHICAGO Posts: 5,517 Vehicle: 09 G37x Coupe	yeah its kind of wedged in there and hard to pull out with ur fingers. with the other relays being next to each other.

05-01-2003, 04:31 PM	#73
XMBlackGT1 UAW FTMFL AKA: Shawn Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Madison Wisconsin Age: 41 Posts: 879 Vehicle: 2012 Infininiti G37xS	Woo Woo- I got it out. It took a ton of pulling to get it out, but it came out. I scratched the crap out of the relay, so, eventually, I will have to get a new one. NO SVS light! Tonite will be the test to see if the headlamps work properly- I hope they do. Will let you know tonite. When I pulled the relay on my 01 gt1, it threw a light up as soon as I started the car and shifted out of park. Maybe GM is getting smarter with their BCM. For those of you that have taken the relay out, when you take the car in, do they ask why the drl's dont work? If so, I could play stupid and tell them that I thought they worked and maybe they would put a new, unscratched relay in there for me, that I could soon remove.

05-02-2003, 07:46 AM	#76
Farleyscb GT All the way! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Wayne, NJ Age: 44 Posts: 30 Vehicle: 2003 Grand Am GT Coupe	Yeah i have'nt gone in for service either, but since it is like a 2 minute fix i might just pop the relay in when i go to the dealer ad pop itout when i get home. that way i avoid any hassles.

05-02-2003, 07:48 AM	#77
Farleyscb GT All the way! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Wayne, NJ Age: 44 Posts: 30 Vehicle: 2003 Grand Am GT Coupe	it currently seems this fix only works on the 2003 models. the rest of you will probably need that DRL kit.

05-02-2003, 04:08 PM	#79
Farleyscb GT All the way! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Wayne, NJ Age: 44 Posts: 30 Vehicle: 2003 Grand Am GT Coupe	well thats too bad. It worked on mine, thank god!!!