Headlight Question

[RNuzzolo]

I recently purchased a 2010 Berkshire and the headlights are on all the time the coach is running. Has anyone figured out how to shut the headlights off when driving? I'd actually just like to figure out a way to flash the headlights to signal to passing trucks or other RV's.

Thanks

[NV245]

I usually turn on the headlights at the switch, set to high, turn them off and use the headlamp switch to signal passing traffic an all clear. What I'd like to know is how to turn them off when backing into a spot at night when backing into a spot. (The glare off of the inside windows is blinding)

[RNuzzolo]

Thank you, I'll try that next week when we move next. I have not been able to find any way to shut the lights off including backing up.

[Campin Cajun]

I believe it's a safety feature, but there may be some kind of programmer that can be plugged in to get them not to come on while the engine is running.

[awwall]

A little crude, but you can always add a switch to the dash and break the power feed to the headlamps.

[beipers]

On ours, I run with the marker lights on then push the headlight dial to flash the fog lights when someone passes me. Then when I'm passing someone else, I flash the marker lights by turning the dial to acknowledge the other rig. By running with the lights on I only have one motion either way.

I'll have to double check, but I was thinking that the daylights would shut off if you turn the hazard lights on. If so, this could provide a solution while backing up.

[NV245]

I notice that the daytime running lamps turn off when the parking brake is on. I think that I would prefer to find access to that circuit.

[beipers]

I've always assumed that the park brake indicator is run off an air pressure sensor switch as I don't believe there is any electricity in the actual air valve. Obviously I haven't traced the circuit down, but likely the daylights, buzzer and icon on the dash are all controlled by the computer. I'm always concerned about messing with the computer inputs, because you never know what other safety features you may be messing with. I think you'd be better off with awwall's suggestion.

[VinceU]

Originally Posted by RNuzzolo

I recently purchased a 2010 Berkshire and the headlights are on all the time the coach is running. Has anyone figured out how to shut the headlights off when driving? I'd actually just like to figure out a way to flash the headlights to signal to passing trucks or other RV's.

Thanks

Keep in mind, some juristrictions require daylights whenever the engine i running. One notch of park brake shuts them off.

[MillerTime]

You might look for a fuse labeled " DRL" for daytime running lamps. U could pull that fuse.

On ebrake switch circuit, you can test, but on some vehicles sometimes when ebrake is engaged just enough to trip the switch, but not enough to catch the brakes; if the vehicle continues movement the drl will kick back on again. I dont know if this will happen with air brakes as my truck didn't have drl's.

On finding presure switch, you may look by the manifold, usually close to the steering column- sometimes outside the cab, sometimes under the dash. But you will have to test the switches, as some systems have 2 switches, for brakes, pressures, and you may have more, Im not sure on that kind of system.
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If it was me, I would find the ground for the headlamp, isolate those 2 wires and place a switch on the ground wires, then you can just ground the other switch lead to any body grounded area. You will just have to remember that you need the switch to be "normally closed" for your lights to work. Also this way you won't ever have to worry about "shorting" any circuits out.

MillerTime- Future Sabre Handler!!

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Originally Posted by MillerTime

You might look for a fuse labeled " DRL" for daytime running lamps. U could pull that fuse.

On ebrake switch circuit, you can test, but on some vehicles sometimes when ebrake is engaged just enough to trip the switch, but not enough to catch the brakes; if the vehicle continues movement the drl will kick back on again. I dont know if this will happen with air brakes as my truck didn't have drl's.

On finding presure switch, you may look by the manifold, usually close to the steering column- sometimes outside the cab, sometimes under the dash. But you will have to test the switches, as some systems have 2 switches, for brakes, pressures, and you may have more, Im not sure on that kind of system.
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If it was me, I would find the ground for the headlamp, isolate those 2 wires and place a switch on the ground wires, then you can just ground the other switch lead to any body grounded area. You will just have to remember that you need the switch to be "normally closed" for your lights to work. Also this way you won't ever have to worry about "shorting" any circuits out.

MillerTime- Future Sabre Handler!!

Mt I think its a model that can't be removed.
If you remove the drl module other things wont work.


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[MillerTime]

Well technically it would probably fall under the BCM ( body control module).
Under many manuf. This (drl) is a fused separate circuit, albeit not all manuf. may have this, but I've run accross it as a seperate circuit many times.

*** if you read my note under the stars, it will tell you how to achieve this without hurting any circuits or modules.
- but again only disconnect (or cut) the ground wire from the drl lamps only. As many systems have multiple grounds connected at one "eyelet" type connector that bolts to frame or body. DO NOT DISCONNECT THE WHOLE GROUNDING, MULTI WIRE EYELET- THIS WILL EFFECT OTHER SYSTEMS.
- ALSO this will prevent any shorting issues if someone happens to route a wire wrong.

MillerTime- Future Sabre Handler!!