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I saw a few posts regarding the LED spotlights on the mirrors and the inability to run them when desired. I decided to do some investigating this afternoon and found the location of the "Spotlight Control Module". With the help of some diagrams I determined that the gray wire (pin 2) in the green connector receives 12v when the criteria of below 5mph and headlights on is met, from the BCM. I pulled the pin from the harness and jumped a wire from pin 1 (12v all the time) to the pin 2 location. Magically I can run the spotlights whenever I want! Picture attached for clarity. The module is located on a metal plate right by the accelerated pedal under the dash. Standard disclaimer: I take no responsibility if you break something or your vehicle doesn't pass your local state inspection! Or if you get pulled over for running them on the highway.
Here's a Request for other possible bypass solutions:
1. Can you jump a wire to make the truck drive while it is turned off, to save gas?
2. Is there a way to hack into the steering module so I can turn left and my wife can turn right?
3. Is there a way to Mod the satellite radio to get a free subscription?
4. Can we remount the front facing camera to point back at us while we drive, for live selfies?
5. And finally, is there any way to union the wires of the heated seats together with the cooled seats to eliminate that cold spot that feels like you wet your pants?
Any solutions someone discovers would be appreciated.
But I don't understand "jumping" a wire from pin1 to pin2.
Could you clarify? Did you need to add a wire? Or is everything you need on those connectors?
Because the only way the module allows the LED spotlights to turn on is if it senses 12v on pin 2. Pin 1 already has 12v to power the lights, so it was easier to just jump it. So, yes, you need to add a small wire. The photo shows what I did.
Side note, Once you pull the pin out of the plug, tape the end or shrink tube it, don't connect anything else to it. I don't know what bad things may happen if you do. Lol
Because the only way the module allows the LED spotlights to turn on is if it senses 12v on pin 2. Pin 1 already has 12v to power the lights, so it was easier to just jump it. So, yes, you need to add a small wire. The photo shows what I did.
Side note, Once you pull the pin out of the plug, tape the end or shrink tube it, don't connect anything else to it. I don't know what bad things may happen if you do. Lol
Thanks I see it now. You just looped the wires to pin one and two aka the jump and removed grey pin completely. Gotcha. Thanks
Do you have a pic that you took or can take showing the jump wire from a straight on view. Looking at it straight on. Rather then the side profile pic you posted already.
08-16-2015, 02:30 PM
Run the mirror spotlights whenever you want!
