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Is there a way to change delay time of auto headlights?

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Old Nov 20, 2009 | 02:39 PM
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Default Is there a way to change delay time of auto headlights?

My headlights stay on forever when i shut the truck off... they turn off eventually but i only want them to stay on for maybe 10 seconds. is there a key trick or something to change the auto timing? or is this a dealer job??

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Old Nov 20, 2009 | 02:44 PM
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It's a menu option on the overhead console in both my truck and my Grand Cherokee...
 
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Old Nov 20, 2009 | 03:09 PM
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menu option? is there a button combo i have to use to get to that?
I have a menu button but it only changes the display to different mileage/ gas readings...
 
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Old Nov 20, 2009 | 08:44 PM
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Originally Posted by HammerZ71
It's a menu option on the overhead console in both my truck and my Grand Cherokee...
Only if you have an EVIC, the standard OTIS won't do it.
 
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Old Nov 20, 2009 | 11:44 PM
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I just usually flip the light **** 2 times and it shuts off...
 
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Old Nov 20, 2009 | 11:50 PM
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Take it to the dealership and ask real nice. I've had a few options, power delay, both 12 volt plugs always on, for example, set and they always do it free.
 
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Old Nov 21, 2009 | 01:40 AM
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i always get worried i leave my lights on they stay on so long. LOL but i just hit the unlock or lock button an they go away
 
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Old Nov 21, 2009 | 08:04 AM
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It's in the owners manual..BUT..if you turn the lights off Before you turn the truck off, then the lights go out immediately. If you shut the truck off and then turn the lights off, the lights will stay on for the "illuminated courtesy" duration of 30sec or 1min whatever it's set at.
 
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Old Nov 21, 2009 | 09:11 AM
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i just hit the unlock button then lock...got use to it but it would be cool to program them to turn off quicker on their own.
 
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Old Nov 22, 2009 | 12:45 AM
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Like Dog said. Turn them off before you turn the key off. Mine stay of for the factory 45sec if I turn the truck off before the lights. It does seem like forever.
 
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