2010 Chevy Silvarado 1500 LT, want to shut off DRL - Hello, I saw a post on a 00-01 and older models, but does anyone know how to keep the ...

Hello,

I saw a post on a 00-01 and older models, but does anyone know how to keep the daytime running lights from turning on? I know how to turn them off every time I start the truck, but what a pain. I am installing HID lights and aftermarket head lamps with projector low beams. I don't want my HID's burning out so fast because they are on all day long! On the 2010, the "low beam" lights are the daytime running lights, so I can't just kill them all together.

Any help, thanks!!!

Jonathan

I'm also looking at the projector headlamps, but I'm not sure about the DRL, it would be nice to wire the DRL to the LED Halo's or something like that instead of the HID kit. Let me know if you have any luck with it, I'm sure you'll get it all before me! HAHA

im not sure how the 2010's are set up but try lookin in the fuse boxes for a DTRL fuse or relay, if it has one pop it out lol, if not then that means gm is going to all computer controlled lights like ford lol

Hmm. I took 48 seconds and found this answer using the owners manual that is available on this site.

To turn off the DRL lamps, turn the exterior lamps
control to the OFF position and then release.
For vehicles first sold in Canada, the transmission
must be in the P (Park) position, before the DRL lamps
can be turned off.
I hope this helps.

we know that but he's trying to permanantly turn them off , so the switch doesnt need to be turned everytime he starts the truck

On my '08 Silverado, there are 2 fuses in the fuse box under the hood. I pulled fuses #31 and #33 ... and that shut the DRL system off without affecting the regular lighting. The fuses -- not relays -- are labeled "DRL" so it was easy to find!

i kinda like my DTRL's since there separate from the main headlights, i put amber bulbs in, think it looks pretty cool

Okay, so I haven't looked yet, but is the wire for DRL separate from the rest in the wiring harness? If/when I put in projectors I want to put the DRL onto the LED's.

i doubt it, on urs the drls are just the main low beam at a low voltage

Seems like I may be disabling them all together just like TDImark and wiring a separate 12v system to power the LED's or Halo's whichever projector system I buy.