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(Msg. 1) Posted: Sat Oct 06, 2007 8:45 am Post subject: 98 chevrolet Archived from groups: alt>autos>4x4>chevy-trucks (more info?)

Thinking about importing a 1998 Chevrolet to Canada. One requirement is daytime running lights. Where is the daytime running light module on these trucks? Would i be better off to find a used one, or are they inexpensive enough that i should just get a new one? Any known problems with these trucks or things i should have a second look at before buying? Its a 98 z71 ext cab, 4x4, 350 >> Stay informed about: 98 chevrolet

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(Msg. 2) Posted: Sat Oct 06, 2007 11:55 am Post subject: Re: 98 chevrolet [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

"Picasso" <Picasso.TakeThisOut@gmail.com> wrote in message news:47077559$0$14870$9a566e8b@news.aliant.net... > Thinking about importing a 1998 Chevrolet to Canada. > > One requirement is daytime running lights. > > Where is the daytime running light module on these trucks? Below is the location of the unit, copy/pasted from a DRL disabling sight. When installing, my is it's not just as simple as finding a unit and installing it. The computer likely must be reprogrammed. Not 100% sure on this, but I do know that even simple things like installing factory fog lights on newer models require a some reprogramming. GM 98 full size truck (probably same for 96-99 C/K). There is a cigarette pack sized finned black heat sink (this is a double diode, 2 volt drop) located near the steering column. Unplug the 2 wire connector, this will remove DRL on any GM car using low beam DRL. (Will not defeat the auto ON) >> Stay informed about: 98 chevrolet

Refinish King

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(Msg. 3) Posted: Sat Oct 06, 2007 4:55 pm Post subject: Re: 98 chevrolet [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

The DRL module is powered by the ignition switch: When the ignition switch goes bad, it's like the vehicle is haunted. With the key off, the headlights go on and off by themselfs. RK "Augustus" <no_one.RemoveThis@nowhere.net> wrote in message news:wBNNi.3497$Cj1.1555@edtnps90... > > "Picasso" <Picasso.RemoveThis@gmail.com> wrote in message > news:47077559$0$14870$9a566e8b@news.aliant.net... >> Thinking about importing a 1998 Chevrolet to Canada. >> >> One requirement is daytime running lights. >> >> Where is the daytime running light module on these trucks? > > Below is the location of the unit, copy/pasted from a DRL disabling sight. > When installing, my is it's not just as simple as finding a unit and > installing it. The computer likely must be reprogrammed. Not 100% sure on > this, but I do know that even simple things like installing factory fog > lights on newer models require a some reprogramming. > > GM 98 full size truck (probably same for 96-99 C/K). There is a cigarette > pack sized finned black heat sink (this is a double diode, 2 volt drop) > located near the steering column. Unplug the 2 wire connector, this will > remove DRL on any GM car using low beam DRL. (Will not defeat the auto ON) > > >> Stay informed about: 98 chevrolet

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(Msg. 4) Posted: Sat Oct 06, 2007 4:55 pm Post subject: Re: 98 chevrolet [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

Refinish King wrote: > The DRL module is powered by the ignition switch: > > When the ignition switch goes bad, it's like the vehicle is haunted. > > With the key off, the headlights go on and off by themselfs. > > RK > "Augustus" <no_one.RemoveThis@nowhere.net> wrote in message > news:wBNNi.3497$Cj1.1555@edtnps90... >> "Picasso" <Picasso.RemoveThis@gmail.com> wrote in message >> news:47077559$0$14870$9a566e8b@news.aliant.net... >>> Thinking about importing a 1998 Chevrolet to Canada. >>> >>> One requirement is daytime running lights. >>> >>> Where is the daytime running light module on these trucks? >> Below is the location of the unit, copy/pasted from a DRL disabling sight. >> When installing, my is it's not just as simple as finding a unit and >> installing it. The computer likely must be reprogrammed. Not 100% sure on >> this, but I do know that even simple things like installing factory fog >> lights on newer models require a some reprogramming. >> >> GM 98 full size truck (probably same for 96-99 C/K). There is a cigarette >> pack sized finned black heat sink (this is a double diode, 2 volt drop) >> located near the steering column. Unplug the 2 wire connector, this will >> remove DRL on any GM car using low beam DRL. (Will not defeat the auto ON) >> >> > > Sounds like the GM vehicles have the DRL's in the usa do they? The vehicle i'm looking at is in Maine. And i forgot to think about checking the DRL's. I wonder if the 98 chev would have them in maine (it was purchased in maine) >> Stay informed about: 98 chevrolet

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(Msg. 5) Posted: Sat Oct 06, 2007 4:55 pm Post subject: Re: 98 chevrolet [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

Refinish King wrote: > The DRL module is powered by the ignition switch: > > When the ignition switch goes bad, it's like the vehicle is haunted. > > With the key off, the headlights go on and off by themselfs. > > RK > "Augustus" <no_one.RemoveThis@nowhere.net> wrote in message > news:wBNNi.3497$Cj1.1555@edtnps90... >> "Picasso" <Picasso.RemoveThis@gmail.com> wrote in message >> news:47077559$0$14870$9a566e8b@news.aliant.net... >>> Thinking about importing a 1998 Chevrolet to Canada. >>> >>> One requirement is daytime running lights. >>> >>> Where is the daytime running light module on these trucks? >> Below is the location of the unit, copy/pasted from a DRL disabling sight. >> When installing, my is it's not just as simple as finding a unit and >> installing it. The computer likely must be reprogrammed. Not 100% sure on >> this, but I do know that even simple things like installing factory fog >> lights on newer models require a some reprogramming. >> >> GM 98 full size truck (probably same for 96-99 C/K). There is a cigarette >> pack sized finned black heat sink (this is a double diode, 2 volt drop) >> located near the steering column. Unplug the 2 wire connector, this will >> remove DRL on any GM car using low beam DRL. (Will not defeat the auto ON) >> >> > > to clairify, i thought i was going to have to add my own DRL module when importing it to canada. >> Stay informed about: 98 chevrolet

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(Msg. 6) Posted: Sat Oct 06, 2007 8:08 pm Post subject: Re: 98 chevrolet [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

Per Picasso: >Any known problems with these trucks or things i should have a second >look at before buying? My personal experience: ----------------------------------------------------------------- Transmission: 4L60E gets about 30k miles on a valve body. The real fix is reputed tb boring out a cylinder in it and putting in a sleeve of more durable material. Got about 60k on that fix, keeping my fingers crossed. Intake Manifold Gasket: I've been getting about 70k per gasket. Supposedly after-market gaskets are available to mitigate or eliminate the problem. Roof Rack Bolts: Try to get the seller to remove all the bolts, slather them in Never-Seize, and replace them. At least then you'll know you can get them off if/when rust becomes an issue. ----------------------------------------------------------------- -- PeteCresswell >> Stay informed about: 98 chevrolet

Martin Riddle

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(Msg. 7) Posted: Sat Oct 06, 2007 8:55 pm Post subject: Re: 98 chevrolet [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

"Picasso" <Picasso.RemoveThis@gmail.com> wrote in message news:4707e927$0$14879$9a566e8b@news.aliant.net... > Refinish King wrote: >> The DRL module is powered by the ignition switch: >> >> When the ignition switch goes bad, it's like the vehicle is haunted. >> >> With the key off, the headlights go on and off by themselfs. >> >> RK >> "Augustus" <no_one.RemoveThis@nowhere.net> wrote in message news:wBNNi.3497$Cj1.1555@edtnps90... >>> "Picasso" <Picasso.RemoveThis@gmail.com> wrote in message news:47077559$0$14870$9a566e8b@news.aliant.net... >>>> Thinking about importing a 1998 Chevrolet to Canada. >>>> >>>> One requirement is daytime running lights. >>>> >>>> Where is the daytime running light module on these trucks? >>> Below is the location of the unit, copy/pasted from a DRL disabling sight. When installing, my is it's not just as simple >>> as finding a unit and installing it. The computer likely must be reprogrammed. Not 100% sure on this, but I do know that >>> even simple things like installing factory fog lights on newer models require a some reprogramming. >>> >>> GM 98 full size truck (probably same for 96-99 C/K). There is a cigarette pack sized finned black heat sink (this is a >>> double diode, 2 volt drop) located near the steering column. Unplug the 2 wire connector, this will remove DRL on any GM >>> car using low beam DRL. (Will not defeat the auto ON) >>> >>> >> >> > > to clairify, i thought i was going to have to add my own DRL module when importing it to canada. I setup DRl's on my 95. Was easy, 12v relay. Bulbs last just as long. Is there a requirement that the headlamp be a certain luminance? I know early DRLs were either a resistor in series, or the lamps in series. Last I checked GM was running one lamp as a DRL. Cheers >> Stay informed about: 98 chevrolet

Refinish King

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(Msg. 8) Posted: Sat Oct 06, 2007 8:56 pm Post subject: Re: 98 chevrolet [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

No disrespect intended: But, the last time I checked. Maine was in the good ole USA! Most people bypass then illegally. But I'm sure splicing the green wire back together will re-enable them. I hope this helps. RK "Picasso" <Picasso.RemoveThis@gmail.com> wrote in message news:4707e917$0$14879$9a566e8b@news.aliant.net... > Refinish King wrote: >> The DRL module is powered by the ignition switch: >> >> When the ignition switch goes bad, it's like the vehicle is haunted. >> >> With the key off, the headlights go on and off by themselfs. >> >> RK >> "Augustus" <no_one.RemoveThis@nowhere.net> wrote in message >> news:wBNNi.3497$Cj1.1555@edtnps90... >>> "Picasso" <Picasso.RemoveThis@gmail.com> wrote in message >>> news:47077559$0$14870$9a566e8b@news.aliant.net... >>>> Thinking about importing a 1998 Chevrolet to Canada. >>>> >>>> One requirement is daytime running lights. >>>> >>>> Where is the daytime running light module on these trucks? >>> Below is the location of the unit, copy/pasted from a DRL disabling >>> sight. When installing, my is it's not just as simple as finding a unit >>> and installing it. The computer likely must be reprogrammed. Not 100% >>> sure on this, but I do know that even simple things like installing >>> factory fog lights on newer models require a some reprogramming. >>> >>> GM 98 full size truck (probably same for 96-99 C/K). There is a >>> cigarette pack sized finned black heat sink (this is a double diode, 2 >>> volt drop) located near the steering column. Unplug the 2 wire >>> connector, this will remove DRL on any GM car using low beam DRL. (Will >>> not defeat the auto ON) >>> >>> >> >> > > Sounds like the GM vehicles have the DRL's in the usa do they? > > The vehicle i'm looking at is in Maine. And i forgot to think about > checking the DRL's. I wonder if the 98 chev would have them in maine (it > was purchased in maine) >> Stay informed about: 98 chevrolet

Refinish King

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(Msg. 9) Posted: Sat Oct 06, 2007 8:56 pm Post subject: Re: 98 chevrolet [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

I'm sure it's in there; And it was just disabled if the DRL's don't work. I'm sure the Canadian vehicles have all the wiring, just minus the module. The wiring schematic is fairly easily, let me know what you need. RK "Picasso" <Picasso RemoveThis @gmail.com> wrote in message news:4707e927$0$14879$9a566e8b@news.aliant.net... > Refinish King wrote: >> The DRL module is powered by the ignition switch: >> >> When the ignition switch goes bad, it's like the vehicle is haunted. >> >> With the key off, the headlights go on and off by themselfs. >> >> RK >> "Augustus" <no_one RemoveThis @nowhere.net> wrote in message >> news:wBNNi.3497$Cj1.1555@edtnps90... >>> "Picasso" <Picasso RemoveThis @gmail.com> wrote in message >>> news:47077559$0$14870$9a566e8b@news.aliant.net... >>>> Thinking about importing a 1998 Chevrolet to Canada. >>>> >>>> One requirement is daytime running lights. >>>> >>>> Where is the daytime running light module on these trucks? >>> Below is the location of the unit, copy/pasted from a DRL disabling >>> sight. When installing, my is it's not just as simple as finding a unit >>> and installing it. The computer likely must be reprogrammed. Not 100% >>> sure on this, but I do know that even simple things like installing >>> factory fog lights on newer models require a some reprogramming. >>> >>> GM 98 full size truck (probably same for 96-99 C/K). There is a >>> cigarette pack sized finned black heat sink (this is a double diode, 2 >>> volt drop) located near the steering column. Unplug the 2 wire >>> connector, this will remove DRL on any GM car using low beam DRL. (Will >>> not defeat the auto ON) >>> >>> >> >> > > to clairify, i thought i was going to have to add my own DRL module when > importing it to canada. >> Stay informed about: 98 chevrolet

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(Msg. 10) Posted: Sat Oct 06, 2007 8:56 pm Post subject: Re: 98 chevrolet [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

Since 97: Resistor in line, and either the low or high beams are used. Depends on the setting you choose. RK "Martin Riddle" <martin_rid.TakeThisOut@verizon.net> wrote in message news:UkVNi.2422$h33.2224@trndny02... > "Picasso" <Picasso.TakeThisOut@gmail.com> wrote in message > news:4707e927$0$14879$9a566e8b@news.aliant.net... >> Refinish King wrote: >>> The DRL module is powered by the ignition switch: >>> >>> When the ignition switch goes bad, it's like the vehicle is haunted. >>> >>> With the key off, the headlights go on and off by themselfs. >>> >>> RK >>> "Augustus" <no_one.TakeThisOut@nowhere.net> wrote in message >>> news:wBNNi.3497$Cj1.1555@edtnps90... >>>> "Picasso" <Picasso.TakeThisOut@gmail.com> wrote in message >>>> news:47077559$0$14870$9a566e8b@news.aliant.net... >>>>> Thinking about importing a 1998 Chevrolet to Canada. >>>>> >>>>> One requirement is daytime running lights. >>>>> >>>>> Where is the daytime running light module on these trucks? >>>> Below is the location of the unit, copy/pasted from a DRL disabling >>>> sight. When installing, my is it's not just as simple as finding a unit >>>> and installing it. The computer likely must be reprogrammed. Not 100% >>>> sure on this, but I do know that even simple things like installing >>>> factory fog lights on newer models require a some reprogramming. >>>> >>>> GM 98 full size truck (probably same for 96-99 C/K). There is a >>>> cigarette pack sized finned black heat sink (this is a double diode, 2 >>>> volt drop) located near the steering column. Unplug the 2 wire >>>> connector, this will remove DRL on any GM car using low beam DRL. (Will >>>> not defeat the auto ON) >>>> >>>> >>> >>> >> >> to clairify, i thought i was going to have to add my own DRL module when >> importing it to canada. > > I setup DRl's on my 95. Was easy, 12v relay. Bulbs last just as long. > Is there a requirement that the headlamp be a certain luminance? I know > early DRLs were either a resistor in series, or the lamps in series. Last > I checked GM was running one lamp as a DRL. > > Cheers > > >> Stay informed about: 98 chevrolet

Raymond Sirois

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(Msg. 11) Posted: Wed Oct 10, 2007 12:01 am Post subject: Re: 98 chevrolet [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

On Sat, 06 Oct 2007 16:59:25 -0300, Picasso <Picasso.RemoveThis@gmail.com>, in an obviously impaired state, wrote: >Refinish King wrote: >>> >> >> > >Sounds like the GM vehicles have the DRL's in the usa do they? > >The vehicle i'm looking at is in Maine. And i forgot to think about >checking the DRL's. I wonder if the 98 chev would have them in maine >(it was purchased in maine) FWIW, my 1998 Monte Carlo Z34 is equipped with daytime running lights, as is my 2000 Blazer... -- Ray Sirois SysOp: The Lost Chord BBS http://thelostchord.dns2go.com:6080 telnet://thelostchord.dns2go.com:6023 >> Stay informed about: 98 chevrolet

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