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turbojolt
14-01-09, 02:00 PM
is there a way to have my headlights turn off with the ignition like they use to in my fiat punto
Southie
14-01-09, 02:14 PM
This is the ultimate laziness. Why would you need this?
turbojolt
14-01-09, 02:17 PM
This is the ultimate laziness. Why would you need this?
why wouldn't i need this
why do you have central heating when you could chop wood for a open fire lol
Southie
14-01-09, 02:21 PM
why wouldn't i need this
Turn the ignition key to turn the engine off with your right hand. Then after that with the same hand, reach to the nob with the light picture on at the right hand side of your dash and turn it to the left. This turns them off. :wtf:
turbojolt
14-01-09, 02:24 PM
right big help mate thanks
Yes.
Wire a switched relay that uses a switch on the ignition to feed the lights.
You would have to make them ign live only, not worth it tho.
And central heating is safer than lighting a fire....
Edit: RJ beat me
Shaun_O'Donnell
14-01-09, 02:29 PM
Why have remote central locking?
I think this would be an easy modification, just need a relay using the ignition feed to switch the lights on and off. Still retain the switch should you not wish to have them on during daylight.
** edit, dam post delay.....
turbojolt
14-01-09, 02:29 PM
so basically using the live feed after the ignition switch to feed the light switch
Shaun_O'Donnell
14-01-09, 02:31 PM
so basically using the live feed after the ignition switch to feed the light switch
No, use a live signal via a relay to connect/interupt the signal from the switch to the lights.
I cant remember how a nova is wired but you shouldnt need a relay, just change the perm live for a ign live. But why would you want to? if you want to see somthing you would have to turn on the ign, thus flattering your battery.
Shaun_O'Donnell
14-01-09, 02:35 PM
I cant remember how a nova is wired but you shouldnt need a relay, just change the perm live for a ign live. But why would you want to? if you want to see somthing you would have to turn on the ign, thus flattering your battery.
My way still retains the use of the headlight switch, just can't switch them on whilst the ignition is off.
Thats what i mean. Dont the switch have a perm live?
Southie
14-01-09, 02:50 PM
Still think it's lazy. Sorry.
Shaun_O'Donnell
14-01-09, 02:51 PM
Thats what i mean. Dont the switch have a perm live?
Good point. ;)
:) I still agree with bikecarbed, preety pointless.
Im not so with it, give me a break im on holiday lol
turbojolt
14-01-09, 04:54 PM
Still think it's lazy. Sorry.
that's just a stupid way to think about it it just I'm use to not thinking about it it like a habit i think it was razorjack that said he still some times reaches for a choke in his toyota
i just dont want to go out to my car in the morning and find the battery to be dead its just a safety net in case i forget one night
laziness is driving to the shops when they are in easy walking distance lol
Southie
14-01-09, 05:02 PM
that's just a stupid way to think about it it just I'm use to not thinking about it it like a habit i think it was razorjack that said he still some times reaches for a choke in his toyota
i just dont want to go out to my car in the morning and find the battery to be dead its just a safety net in case i forget one night
laziness is driving to the shops when they are in easy walking distance lol
Buy a Punto (not recommended) or remember the fact you drive a Nova.
Beware if you ever get in a DB5 i.e James Bonds, as you reach for the lighter and...
... bye bye :thumb:
You want a piece of Volvo territory really lol
Pistol Pete
14-01-09, 05:08 PM
Turbojolt, does your car not have a buzzer to warn you that you have left your lights on?
turbojolt
14-01-09, 05:09 PM
Turbojolt, does your car not have a buzzer to warn you that you have left your lights on?
not that i know of
Welsh Dan
14-01-09, 05:09 PM
Get yourself a 30A automotive relay, cut the permanent live feed that goes from the battery to the headlight switch and connect one end to terminal 87 and the other end to terminal 30. Connect terminal 85 to ground, and terminal 86 to an ignition live.
Job done :thumb:.
Pistol Pete
14-01-09, 05:09 PM
Get one, job jobbed.
You lazy sod lol
turbojolt
14-01-09, 05:11 PM
its not being lazy it when im out and about drink driving like you do sometimes i forget lol
turbojolt
14-01-09, 05:12 PM
Get yourself a 30A automotive relay, cut the permanent live feed that goes from the battery to the headlight switch and connect one end to terminal 87 and the other end to terminal 30. Connect terminal 85 to ground, and terminal 86 to an ignition live.
Job done :thumb:.
is 30a some sort of wire grading
Pistol Pete
14-01-09, 05:13 PM
its not being lazy it when im out and about drink driving like you do sometimes i forget lol
Numpty...
Southie
14-01-09, 05:14 PM
its not being lazy it when im out and about drink driving like you do sometimes i forget lol
-1 As this ain't clever :confused: even in jest.
TJ, whilst you're gaying your car up how about having it so the dash is illuminated whenever the ignition is on so if you are sh1t and/or female (lol) You will drive at night with zero lights on and question why everyone is flashing at you?
turbojolt
14-01-09, 05:17 PM
OK has no one here ever forgot to turn there lights off honestly now
and its not gaying it up the pink fuzzy dice do that
Pistol Pete
14-01-09, 05:17 PM
Yeah, the dash being illuminated was a bit of a give away you retard!
turbojolt
14-01-09, 05:24 PM
you lot to go on dont you it doesnt matter if you think its lazy or gay dose it
if you dont like it look somewhere else as there are people on here trying to help and your cluttering up actual helpful posts
FFS people. Mr Jolt gets wound up so so so so so easily, so please stop winding him up.
Pistol Pete
14-01-09, 05:54 PM
Ok. :)
lol This read is funny.
You should have a buzzer by the fusebox that alerts you to when you've left your lights on and opened the door. Shouldn't really be able to forget about your lights with that in place.
Aye. Retro fit a buzzer, easy. Unless you do want your headlamps on 24/7?
mr jolt.... for you "location" I might have to send you further into the red than GM lol
You should. He also deserves negging for having a (possibly) farcical statement instead of a geographical area :(
Er, anyway.
From a safety point of view, it would be preferable to be able to activate the headlights with the ignition off. The buzzer would be the best option (isn't the buzzer a door open/headlamp on thing? Its been a while since I had one), aside from that maybe wire a flashing LED that lights up when the ignition is off but the headlights are still on.
TBH though if you have to ask how to do stuff like this, you're probably best not fsking around with the headlamp wiring. Shorting that out or bad wiring there can cause more problems than just the headlamps failing at night.
dutch_c20xe
14-01-09, 10:19 PM
Get yourself a 30A automotive relay, cut the permanent live feed that goes from the battery to the headlight switch and connect one end to terminal 87 and the other end to terminal 30. Connect terminal 85 to ground, and terminal 86 to an ignition live.
Job done :thumb:.
I did this to my daily drive, a seat cordoba, except I added one feature. I put a simple on/off flip switch placed out of sight with one side connected to terminal 87 on the relay, and the other on terminal 30 on the relay. This way I can still feed the lightswitch with the ignition off, so i'm still able to have my lights on with the ignition off.
I call it a bit of added comfort :D
Welsh Dan
14-01-09, 11:26 PM
is 30a some sort of wire grading
30 amps...
turbojolt
15-01-09, 09:46 AM
I did this to my daily drive, a seat cordoba, except I added one feature. I put a simple on/off flip switch placed out of sight with one side connected to terminal 87 on the relay, and the other on terminal 30 on the relay. This way I can still feed the lightswitch with the ignition off, so i'm still able to have my lights on with the ignition off.
I call it a bit of added comfort :D
that's a good idea that one i might have to steal it :)
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