You could take the poor mans way out and put the headlights on a relay connected to the accessories circuit so they can only be on when the key is in the ignition.
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| Author: | weevel [ Wed Nov 30, 2011 3:56 pm ] |
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Who's had experience at fitting a headlight buzzer? I rashly bought the Jaycar kit at lunchtime, but looking at it and knowing my soldering skills and impatience, I think i'll probably f*** it up and take the whole day to do so. (Packaging says 'Simple' & '60 mins') A bit of googling and i found this: http://www.narva.com.au/products/browse/warning-buzzers Thinking of returning the Jaycar kit and getting one of these, question is - Has anyone used either of these or have any other recommendations/experiences? |
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| Author: | Harley [ Wed Nov 30, 2011 4:11 pm ] |
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You could take the poor mans way out and put the headlights on a relay connected to the accessories circuit so they can only be on when the key is in the ignition.
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| Author: | weevel [ Wed Nov 30, 2011 4:21 pm ] |
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Harley wrote: You could take the poor mans way out and put the headlights on a relay connected to the accessories circuit so they can only be on when the key is in the ignition.
Yes, that thought did just occur to me. I used to have Fiats and they all worked like that, thus on my Fiats the light switch was always on and came on with the ignition every time. Regardless, cost of Relay plus wiring will mean effort/cost is similar to this Narva thing anyway. |
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| Author: | Kermit [ Wed Nov 30, 2011 4:36 pm ] |
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I think I will be definately getting one for mine when i get it on the road! heard of so many people with flat batteries cos they've left there lights on |
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| Author: | Harley [ Wed Nov 30, 2011 4:36 pm ] |
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My Fiats the same, they haven't changed anything, except that the parkers are permanently on regardless of the switch. 
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| Author: | Mike_Byron [ Wed Nov 30, 2011 5:13 pm ] |
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Just been through this on a commodore which has auto starting and cancelling headlights as standard. The trouble with these "auto" lights is when they are H4 bulbs. The variable voltage when starting and the extended use of the lights substantialy shortens the bulb life and they are prone to unexpected failure - we lost both low beams suddenly when we hit a bump and the filiaments were well burnt and ready to pop - six months use. Mike |
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| Author: | Wombat [ Wed Nov 30, 2011 5:57 pm ] |
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Mike_Byron wrote: Just been through this on a commodore which has auto starting and cancelling headlights as standard. The trouble with these "auto" lights is when they are H4 bulbs.
The variable voltage when starting and the extended use of the lights substantialy shortens the bulb life and they are prone to unexpected failure - we lost both low beams suddenly when we hit a bump and the filiaments were well burnt and ready to pop - six months use. Mike Don't buy Chinese ! (couldn't help it  )
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| Author: | Morris 1100 [ Wed Nov 30, 2011 6:09 pm ] |
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Wombat wrote: Mike_Byron wrote: Just been through this on a commodore which has auto starting and cancelling headlights as standard. The trouble with these "auto" lights is when they are H4 bulbs. The variable voltage when starting and the extended use of the lights substantialy shortens the bulb life and they are prone to unexpected failure - we lost both low beams suddenly when we hit a bump and the filiaments were well burnt and ready to pop - six months use. Mike Don't buy Chinese ! (couldn't help it )Don't buy the ones in the blue boxes. |
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| Author: | 74snail [ Wed Nov 30, 2011 6:30 pm ] |
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I,ll try to find the thread I found on a HotRod forum a year or so ago , the fellow used the fob from an alarm system to switch off his headlights , he used the signal to activate the switch , this meant he could have a lit parking spot when he got out of the car and as he walked away he could switch off the headlights , the same when he returned to the car switch on the headlights to light up the parking spot before getting in the car , the fellow was from LA and wanted to feel safer at night If I can,t find the thread ( I did,nt bookmark it ) , I,m sure one of the electronics gurus we have here can work out what he did and how to wire it up . |
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| Author: | woodwormm [ Wed Nov 30, 2011 6:51 pm ] |
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that narva one looks supremely simple. have you found a price for them?? or you could always go the 'dead man switch' style... when you turn on the lights you hook your wrist up to strap... you leave the car without disconnecting the strap... you get your hand yanked back in.... kinda like a kill switch on a jetski/boat..
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| Author: | weevel [ Wed Nov 30, 2011 6:56 pm ] |
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woodwormm wrote: that narva one looks supremely simple.
have you found a price for them?? $18.60 plus about $6.50 postage http://www.eziautoparts.com.au/headligh ... ibels.html |
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| Author: | 1310/71 [ Wed Nov 30, 2011 9:14 pm ] |
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I bought a tiny little one off ebay UK (probably made in India) and installed it in my Navara a few months back. Has already saved me a flat battery a couple of times at work. The Narva one sounds pretty good. |
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