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01CamaroF1WRC · 07-12-2013, 09:31 AM

Seems like a dumb question. In my 2001 when I switch my high beams on, they stay on. Then I have to switch them off to go back to normal head lights at night.

My 2010 2SS RS is stock in the lighting department. When I turn on the high beams with the switch/knob to the left behind the steering wheel I hear a mechanical noise. After researching the forum I found this mechanical noise when the high beams turn on is "normal". But the high beams don't stay on when I release the switch. Is this normal? While driving on a road trip in the dark last week I had to hold down the switch to keep the high beams on while driving. This was annoying and difficult to do while driving and holding the steering wheel at the same time. This doesn't seem normal and I was wondering if something is wrong with my Camaro high beam switch.

UnEasy Rider · 07-12-2013, 09:36 AM

Which way are you moving the lever?

PoorMansCamaro · 07-12-2013, 09:37 AM

Push the lever toward the front of the car. don't pull it toward you.

FaytalsCamaro · 07-12-2013, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by PoorMansCamaro

Push the lever toward the front of the car. don't pull it toward you.

This x1000

Kleeeb · 07-12-2013, 01:45 PM

Why not just keep it on automatic?

JCunningham · 07-13-2013, 12:32 PM

hes talking about his hi beams only not head lights. you have to move it away from you towards the front of the car. If this doesnt work take it to your dealer. it needs a new switch. When you move it towards you those are your passing lights. You flash them to let the person in front of you know your passing them.

jrpimp00 · 07-13-2013, 10:44 PM

OP, theres no need to touch the knob at all for high/low beams. Just push the turn signal lever forward for high beams and pull it back towards you for low beams. When you pull it back toward you while already on low beam it just flashes the high beams.

BluePhoenix · 07-14-2013, 08:34 AM

Most new cars just have the lever pushed outward for Highbeams, unlike the 4th gens old school lever tap towards the driver to turn on & off.

Wolvie70 · 07-14-2013, 09:11 AM

Owners manual page 6-2, good info there.

FenwickHockey65 · 07-14-2013, 09:17 AM

You don't need to touch the exterior light knob for high beams. It's the left stalk that controls it.

Kinda confused as to what the knob is doing on his car now.

Glen e · 07-14-2013, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Wolvie70

Owners manual page 6-2, good info there.

UnEasy Rider · 07-15-2013, 09:35 AM

Would be interesting to see if the OP got this resolved.

SSFury · 07-16-2013, 02:05 PM

The knob is for turning off "automatic lights". Clicking it one notch to the right is how you turn on "Halo's Only" mode.. Which is what I use most of the time it isnt completly dark out. Love my Halo's..

PoorMansCamaro · 07-16-2013, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by SSFury

The knob is for turning off "automatic lights". Clicking it one notch to the right is how you turn on "Halo's Only" mode.. Which is what I use most of the time it isnt completly dark out. Love my Halo's..

and fyi, it also turns on your tail lights.

07-12-2013, 09:31 AM	#1
01CamaroF1WRC Drives: 2001 Camaro V6, 2010 Camaro 2SS RS Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Philadelphia, PA or Camden, NJ Posts: 45	How do High Beams stay on? Switch not working? Seems like a dumb question. In my 2001 when I switch my high beams on, they stay on. Then I have to switch them off to go back to normal head lights at night. My 2010 2SS RS is stock in the lighting department. When I turn on the high beams with the switch/knob to the left behind the steering wheel I hear a mechanical noise. After researching the forum I found this mechanical noise when the high beams turn on is "normal". But the high beams don't stay on when I release the switch. Is this normal? While driving on a road trip in the dark last week I had to hold down the switch to keep the high beams on while driving. This was annoying and difficult to do while driving and holding the steering wheel at the same time. This doesn't seem normal and I was wondering if something is wrong with my Camaro high beam switch.

07-12-2013, 09:36 AM	#2
UnEasy Rider Drives: 2012 1SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Center, TX Posts: 154 View My Garage	Which way are you moving the lever? __________________ Who owns this car with the Peace Sign, Mag Wheels, and 6 on the floor?

07-12-2013, 09:37 AM	#3
PoorMansCamaro Drives: Really Slow Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: PA Posts: 56,957	Push the lever toward the front of the car. don't pull it toward you. __________________

07-12-2013, 01:45 PM	#5
Kleeeb Drives: 2014 Red Hot 1LT/RS Join Date: May 2013 Location: College Station, TX Posts: 1,801	Why not just keep it on automatic? __________________

07-13-2013, 12:32 PM	#6
JCunningham Drives: 2017 2SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: WNY Posts: 7,070	hes talking about his hi beams only not head lights. you have to move it away from you towards the front of the car. If this doesnt work take it to your dealer. it needs a new switch. When you move it towards you those are your passing lights. You flash them to let the person in front of you know your passing them. __________________ real ZL1 wheels and brakes, 285/305 Michelin Pilot Super Sports, Pray ported Intake manifold, Soler Throttle Body, Rotofab intake, EFI Tuning Flex fuel kit, full American Racing Headers Exhaust, 1 7/8" w/ cats H pipe and mufflers. Full 1LE suspension, with BMR adjustable sway bars and links, GM aluminum cradle bushings, Hurst shifter with lighter reverse spring, TWM shifter knob, Tick level 1 transmission. I should have bought a ZL1

07-13-2013, 10:44 PM	#7
jrpimp00 Drives: '10 Black/IOM Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Fayetteville NC Posts: 530	OP, theres no need to touch the knob at all for high/low beams. Just push the turn signal lever forward for high beams and pull it back towards you for low beams. When you pull it back toward you while already on low beam it just flashes the high beams. __________________ 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Black/IOM //// 1998 Pontiac Trans AM 819 RWHP @ 12 PSI (Turbo)

07-14-2013, 08:34 AM	#8
BluePhoenix Drives: 2020 GMC Sierra AT4 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Hanover, PA Posts: 3,278	Most new cars just have the lever pushed outward for Highbeams, unlike the 4th gens old school lever tap towards the driver to turn on & off.

07-14-2013, 09:11 AM	#9
Wolvie70 Drives: 2016 2SS, Summit White, A8, NPP Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Arkansas Posts: 717	Owners manual page 6-2, good info there.

07-14-2013, 09:17 AM	#10
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2020 Colorado Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,371 View My Garage	You don't need to touch the exterior light knob for high beams. It's the left stalk that controls it. Kinda confused as to what the knob is doing on his car now. __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2020 Chevrolet Colorado W/T Extended Cab (State-issued)

07-15-2013, 09:35 AM	#12
UnEasy Rider Drives: 2012 1SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Center, TX Posts: 154 View My Garage	Would be interesting to see if the OP got this resolved. __________________ Who owns this car with the Peace Sign, Mag Wheels, and 6 on the floor?

07-16-2013, 02:05 PM	#13
SSFury My Road Rage is Legendary Drives: 2011 IOM 2SS/RS "Fury" Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Sahuarita AZ Posts: 735 View My Garage	The knob is for turning off "automatic lights". Clicking it one notch to the right is how you turn on "Halo's Only" mode.. Which is what I use most of the time it isnt completly dark out. Love my Halo's.. __________________ Every Time You Buckle Up In That Car, Tonight Might Be The Night That You Die.