Parking lamps

2015 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
120,000 MILES • 5.3L • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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DBEARS27
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Truck is a Canadian model that I bought used. Went to hunting camp and tried to use parking lamps only to drive into hunting spot. Due to the fact that this is a Canadian truck, the parking lamps only function does not work. Is there a fix or a work around for this? I live in Michigan.
Nov 22, 2020 at 4:16 AM
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DANNY L
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Hello, I'm Danny.

First thing you should check is the parking lamp fuse. One is for the left side the other is for right side. Here is a tutorial on how to check and replace fuses:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-fuse

I've attached a picture below showing its location in the under hood fuse box. The fuses are in the micro blade locations number 28 and 29 And I circled in red. Hope this helps and thanks for using 2CarPros.
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Nov 22, 2020 at 8:58 PM
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DBEARS27
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Thanks Danny. My parking lamps work fine, it's just when I turn the headlight knob to the parking lamps only position the headlamps won't go off. I was trying to just use parking lamps to get go my hunting spot.
Nov 23, 2020 at 4:46 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good morning,

The body control module controls the operation of the lights. If your Canadian model does not allow just parking lights, you will need to go to a GM dealer and have them program the BCM for the lights to work on there own as they do in the USA.

Roy

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Nov 24, 2020 at 7:14 AM
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DBEARS27
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Thank you Roy! That was what I was thinking that I would have to have the BCM reprogramed.
Nov 24, 2020 at 9:31 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Correct.

You are welcome.

Roy
Nov 24, 2020 at 9:52 AM
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DANNY L
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Hello again.

Not sure what area you live but I'm in Southern California and my local Chevrolet dealer charges $137.00 to reflash the BCM. Hope this helps and thanks for using 2CarPros.

Danny-
Nov 24, 2020 at 12:54 PM
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DBEARS27
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Thanks Danny.
Nov 24, 2020 at 7:26 PM
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DANNY L
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You're welcome !
Keep us updated and thanks again for using 2CarPros.

Danny-
Nov 24, 2020 at 8:00 PM