Day time running lights

[F4U-1A]

My wife pulled into the drive today, and I noticed the day time running lights were not on. Had the Chevy since 1996, they only go off when the parking brake is engaged, right? All lights working front and back, red dash brake light comes on when parking brake is engaged. Thoughts?

 

[AK49BWL]

Could be the relay quit or the diode pack burned up. Check the drl/fog fuse?

 

[96-2D-Hoe]

Very likely the DRL module under the dash. Had to change mine a couple years back on my 96, but still could be other things. Can't remember how I diagnosed mine.

This page appears to have the service diagnostic flowchart.
https://www.justanswer.com/chevy/3rkuj-96-chevy-2500-pickup-daytime-running-lights.html

 

[thegawd]

Do you live in a place that requires it? I pulled the fuse on mine but the green light still operates.

Does it say it's on? Probably. With my 4 high and low beam mods my drls would be bright as hell and I dont want my headlights on all the time.

It could simply be the fuse in the end of the dash.

Al

 

[Joe Dirte]

If u need the diode pack lemme know. U can have it for price of shipping if I can find it. Pulled em outta both my 98 n 96.

 

[F4U-1A]

Does DRL mean daytime running lights? If it is, my wife just got one up on me (pointing that out) And she is in command of the garden and dogs. Pulled the fuse (15) and did a continuity test with my DMM, all good. No OEM fog lights in the 1996 ($!). Lights drawing heavy watts, have relays. So where is this one I ask? It is not in my C/K 1500 manual or Hanes. Did not see the relay in the engine bay, do I have to get these old bones under the steering column? And that is why I have home brew.

 

[AK49BWL]

DRL relay is in the convenience center behind the parking brake pedal, it'll be the rectangular relay to the left of the flasher unit.

And yes, DRL = Daytime Running Lights.

 

[F4U-1A]

Thks AK49BWL. Getting dark now, will check that out tomorrow. Have a good evening. Home brew time.

 

[F4U-1A]

Do you live in a place that requires it? I pulled the fuse on mine but the green light still operates.

Does it say it's on? Probably. With my 4 high and low beam mods my drls would be bright as hell and I dont want my headlights on all the time.

It could simply be the fuse in the end of the dash.

Al

 

[CrustyJunker]

Diode pack quit on my '96, too. I had never replaced it because I bought expensive headlights at the time (fell for the Sylvania Silverstars). Seems to be common!