Help at Albany

[Grims01GT]

Can someone help me to dissable the stupid DRL's? I hate them and would hate to cut the wrong wire...Any help is appreciated~Grim

[99GrandAMSE]

... Tim might be able to 'program' them off and you won't need to cut anything ;)

[Rayz]

Originally posted by 99GrandAMSE
... Tim might be able to 'program' them off and you won't need to cut anything ;) This Tim sounds good, can he program a V8 into my Grand Am? :)

[99GrandAMSE]

... if he has the time ;) :lol:

[Bouchie11982]

you don't have a fuse you can pull??

[99GrandAMSE]

... not on pre-03 models :(

[Grims01GT]

Originally posted by Bouchie11982
you don't have a fuse you can pull??


I wish..

Who is this Tim..Was he at last years show? I can't seem to remember any "Tim"....~Grim

[99GrandAMSE]

biggnome :) ... he owns the silver GTO :)

http://www.gaownersclub.com/forum/showthread.php?threadid=70557

[biggnome]

Grim,

I've got an idea of how I can do it. If you can wait for Albany, I can verify that it works. If I can get a hold of a pre-03 at work to try it out, I'll let you know before Albany.

Tim


Disclamer: Federal law states that it's illegal to disable a "safety feature" on any vehicle operated in the US.

[ramairgt1]

i dont think removing the drl's is programmable. I remember someone else asking aout this when the drl removal kits came out a few years ago

[biggnome]

Originally posted by ramairgt1
i dont think removing the drl's is programmable. I remember someone else asking aout this when the drl removal kits came out a few years ago


It's possible on some vehicles, but you need (I believe) federal exemption.

Tim

[99GrandAMSE]

... it is programmable as there are a couple Aleros locally owned by the POlice that have the programmed out ... I asked and they told me that a local dealer did it but they had to get the programming downloaded from GM and they flashed it ... can the Tech3 do it, Tim? ... maybe they Tech3 isn't even out yet, I am not sure as I haven't heard about it in a while :shrug:

[biggnome]

No Tech 3. It's called something else. Has 802.11g built in and some other stuff.

Tim

[99GrandAMSE]

Cool ... the last time I heard anything about the 'Tech3' was a year or more ago ... no worries, I don't mind my DRLs but if they are easily removed by your 'possiblity', I might have you do it too ;) :)

[Grims01GT]

k, I can wait~Grim

[GregFarz78]

Originally posted by ramairgt1
i dont think removing the drl's is programmable. I remember someone else asking aout this when the drl removal kits came out a few years ago

I'm pretty sure it is, a few people on gagt.com had theirs disabled I don't want to mention the name of the guy that did it for them though

[Rayz]

Originally posted by Grims01GT
Can someone help me to dissable the stupid DRL's? I hate them and would hate to cut the wrong wire...Any help is appreciated~Grim Help you break the Law in Albany?
Next thing you know we’ll be supporting public drunkenness, lewd behavior and exhibition of speed.
:D

[MantaGreen97]

Originally posted by ramairgt1
i dont think removing the drl's is programmable. I remember someone else asking aout this when the drl removal kits came out a few years ago
On 96-98 cars it is, for sure. I'm not sure if it is on 99+ cars but I don't see why not. There's a lot of things you can enable/disable with a Tech2, just take a look at the Engine Controls section in the factory service manuals ;)

[ramairgt1]

well dammit where were you guys before i bought that ripoff of a drl disable kit lol

[redhotdj]

Originally posted by Rayz
Help you break the Law in Albany?
Next thing you know we’ll be supporting public drunkenness, lewd behavior and exhibition of speed.
:D

ya what he said :lol:

[Pucci]

Hey Tim,

Is it possible to turn the DRLs on the GTO off with your toys?

pucci

[biggnome]

Pull the DRL relay.

Tim

[Grims01GT]

How's this project goin Tim? Headlight covers look rediculous with the DRL's on~Grim

[biggnome]

I think I've got it figured out. Not that hard at all.

Tim

[99GrandAMSE]

Originally posted by biggnome
I think I've got it figured out. Not that hard at all.

Tim

Really?? ... you can turn the DRLs off and leave the ALC alone?

That would be really nice!!! :)

[biggnome]

I'm pretty sure. I just haven't had an older grand am to try it on yet to be 100% sure.

Tim

[99GrandAMSE]

... well, you'll have mine in a week or so ;) :lol:

[ga5speed02]

i can help you

[Grims01GT]

Ok, new project. I just got a tripod with oil pressure, oil temp, and volt gauges.....I HAVE NO IDEA HOW TO HOOK ANY OF THEM UP!!! There is a unit for the pressure that replaces a sesor and I don't know if it will void the warranty or anything. Anyone have a clue or installed any of these? Thanks for everything.

Thanks for looking at the DRL problem to Tim....~Grim

[XoticGA]

I think you mean gauge pod, unless you're hooking them up to a camera :lol: :P

[Grims01GT]

Yeah, sorry long day LOL~Grim

[TA^Guy]

Originally posted by Grims01GT
Ok, new project. I just got a tripod with oil pressure, oil temp, and volt gauges.....I HAVE NO IDEA HOW TO HOOK ANY OF THEM UP!!! There is a unit for the pressure that replaces a sesor and I don't know if it will void the warranty or anything. Anyone have a clue or installed any of these? Thanks for everything.

Thanks for looking at the DRL problem to Tim....~Grim
Shouldn't void any warrenties, and I have a GM Oil pressure sending unit socket (yes it's a special socket) if you need to barrow it jsut let me know to bring it.

[Grims01GT]

I'll get a pic and you tell me if its what i need LOL I havn't the slightest with this kinda stuff~Grim

[iceman]

Originally posted by GregFarz78
I'm pretty sure it is, a few people on gagt.com had theirs disabled I don't want to mention the name of the guy that did it for them though

I have the info from that person, and yeah, needs a tech 2.

[99GrandAMSE]

Originally posted by iceman
I have the info from that person, and yeah, needs a tech 2.

... if it is the person I think it is, tell him to go screw himself!!! :pissed2:

[bryan]

I can walk you through it if you want. It's really simple.
This thread pretty much covers it all:
http://www.grandamgt.com/forum/showthread.php?t=17559&highlight=disable+drl

[TA^Guy]

Originally posted by Grims01GT
I'll get a pic and you tell me if its what i need LOL I havn't the slightest with this kinda stuff~Grim
Oh, I know for sure you'll need its the right thing. :) Just didnt know if you had one or not.

[Grims01GT]

Yeah, freaking A if I need it, you bring it lol. Here is the guages and stuff
http://s189.photobucket.com/albums/z56/Grims01gt/
hope the stupid thing works.

Have you hooked these up before? The directions for the oil temp guage says I "may have to drill into the oilpan and weld a nut to it" Why would I wanna do that? Do I really? If so, I'm getting a different guage. For the 12+ should I run it to the fuse panel? or go off the stereo or sump? I have no idea.Clueless for lack of a better word~Grim

[iceman]

Originally posted by 99GrandAMSE
... if it is the person I think it is, tell him to go screw himself!!! :pissed2:

No no no... definitely not that person. http://www.gaownersclub.com/forum/images/smilies/icon_censored.gif him. Someone that has actually worked IN the car industry

[99GrandAMSE]

Originally posted by iceman
No no no... definitely not that person. http://www.gaownersclub.com/forum/images/smilies/icon_censored.gif him. Someone that has actually worked IN the car industry

... OK, we're good!! :lol:

[Grims01GT]

Hmmm. Someone Kelly doesn't like, didn't think there was anyone lol~Grim

[Bouchie11982]

:lol: it wasn't only Kelly that disliked the person....

[TA^Guy]

Originally posted by Grims01GT
Yeah, freaking A if I need it, you bring it lol. Here is the guages and stuff
http://s189.photobucket.com/albums/z56/Grims01gt/
hope the stupid thing works.

Have you hooked these up before? The directions for the oil temp guage says I "may have to drill into the oilpan and weld a nut to it" Why would I wanna do that? Do I really? If so, I'm getting a different guage. For the 12+ should I run it to the fuse panel? or go off the stereo or sump? I have no idea.Clueless for lack of a better word~Grim
Yes I installed my VDO oil and voltmeter gauges. Voltmeter is a breeze. Find a wire in your fuse panel that turns on with the ignition and tap into it. Oil pressure you need to remove the stock sending unit, replace it with the one with the gauge, and run one wire from it to the gauge. Both gauges will need illumination. Simple. Pop out the dimmer switch and tap into the grey wire, this will make the gauges dim with your dash lights. Then find any deent ground and your done. :)

[Grims01GT]

What is VDO? Where exactly is the stock sending unit, and is that the piece you have to adapt to the housing that I need? Or will the one I have work? I know the pressure guage came with that adaptor. How would you do the oil temp guage? I don't have to run a wire to the battery for the voltmeter guage, just to a fuse that comes on with ignition? They don't sound bad, just the oil temp one. Any Ideas other than drilling a hile, welding that nut and hoping it doesn't leak lol~Grim

[Pucci]

I hear Kelly doesn't like people from texas too.

Team clink

[99GrandAMSE]

Originally posted by Pucci
I hear Kelly doesn't like people from texas too.

Team clink

... well, there is ONE that I would like to see :(

[99GrandAMSE]

... BTW man, I still love your avatar :lol:

I remember that day ... it was fun!! :lol:

[Grims01GT]

So.....John, would you be willing to help me put these in, ya know, since you know what your doing and well....I don't lol~Grim

[TA^Guy]

VDO is a brand of gauges.

As for the oil Temp gauge I am unsure of, maybe someone else will know.

The Volt and Oil pressure are fairly easy. If you go to the track I could give you a hand there installing them but I might not be able to help all the way through. I do alot of running around, video taping, racing other people's cars, lol. But there are always plenty of people around to give you a hand that know what they are doing.

[Grims01GT]

sounds good, yeah this community is a great bunch of people~Grim