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Old 05-21-2007, 12:24 AM   #8
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Auto Headlight Defeat

The light sensor for the feature is located near the alarm LED. Short together the two wires going to it. A Scotch Lock works well for this (3M calls it Scotchlok). That will make the system think its always daytime and never auto activate the headlights. If you want a less permanent defeat or want some control over when to defeat it, you can wire in a switch instead of just shorting them together.



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Originally Posted by WhiteBird00
Remove the t-tops. At the top of the windshield pillar trim, remove the two Phillips screws then remove the windshield pillar trim (it just snaps off after the screws are removed). Carefully pry up the edge of the upper dash panel. It is held in place by a combination of clips and velcro pads. You can see one of the clips in the photo just above the words "Light Sensor". BE CAREFUL! The edges of the panel are sharp (don't ask how I found that out, he says as he types with nine fingers ). Also, the plastic can get somewhat brittle with age so it's best to pry it up in small sections - don't just pry up the center and then try to lift the whole thing.

Once you get the dash panel pried up, you'll see the sensor just like in the photo VIP1 posted above. The whole job can be done in 10 minutes after you've done it the first time and know where all the clips are. Allow about half an hour for the first time.
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