I also forgot too add that once you install the relay harness you can set the lights to auto, and no problems whatsoever

 

Even with the headlamps in the off position the perimeter lighting still functions. Before I got my HIDs I never used the auto setting, I'd always flip them on when I got in and off when I got out of the truck--they still lit up when I unlocked it.


It's not really the flickering that is the problem--more the short period they are on. They require a warm-up period to reach full brightness. They must cool down before they are restarted, then warm up again. I think it's called the restrike time (remember reading that somewhere).

So the constant on and off with the perimeter lighting greatly reduces their life due to the increased cycling.

 

Oh, didn't know that. I alweays use the automatic on mine, only time I ever touch the switch is to run the fogs & parking lamps in low lit daylight for safety. I noticed once with my switch in automatic & no fogs thats how it lit up when i unlocked but when i pulled the switch out the fogs lit also so I figured it could shut off the lights with then in the unlock & only light the interior domes.

 

I always wanted to know about that. when i pressed the unlock button and the hid's come on, one of them always flickered off. I never thought anything of that but thanks for sharing this post I'm gonna go out there and change um now.

 

Ok so i might have posted a bit to soon but i cant get my horn to chirp. i'm doing exactly what is said. can anyone give me a hand

 

Two things to eliminate real quick:

1) Try using both the keyless fob and the door lock button. It's been so long since I did it I'm not 100% on which one I used. Pretty sure it was the fob.

2) Forgive me if this sounds stupid, but simple solutions are usually the answer. Honk your horn just to make sure it works.


If those don't work I'll help you out later as I just got to work.

 

That's funny the problem was i needed to use the button on the door and not the fob. finally no more flickering Thanks man

 

Thanks for the clarification. Someone else used the door lock, too. I've edited the OP.

 

I used the Door lock. Success!
Is there a difference on 06 xlt's

 

Thanks Matt, I got it done today

 

For 2009s (page 137):
Enabling/disabling the perimeter lighting feature
Your vehicle comes with the perimeter lighting feature enabled. All vehicle doors must be closed before beginning the procedure. You must complete Steps 1–5 within 30 seconds, or the procedure will have to be repeated. If the procedure needs to be repeated, you must wait a minimum of 30 seconds to begin again.
1. Turn the ignition to the on position, then press the power door control three times.
2. Turn the ignition to the off position, then press the power door control three times.
3. Turn the ignition to the on position; the horn will chirp to indicate the driver configuration mode has been activated.
4. Within five seconds, press the power door control two times. Note: One horn chirp should be heard, indicating the system has been disabled.
Conversely, a horn chirp followed by a honk will indicate the system is enabled. Pressing the power door control two times again will turn the feature on if it was previously off, or off if it was previously on.
Every two consecutive presses of the power door control after successfully entering the configuration mode will change the enable/disable condition of the feature.
5. Turn the ignition to the off position to exit programming. Note: After exiting the driver configuration mode, the horn will chirp once to indicate a feature has been activated/deactivated.

 

Just did this myself.

Thanks for the informative thread. Very helpful.

 

Have a write up for this on the OBS 97-03?

 

thanks man, I'll do it when my DDM kit comes in..

5k 55w heads.
5k 35w fogs.

ftw.

 

Did it on my 05 and had to use the door unlock button. Page 92 in the 05 manual if anyone is curious.