headlight current tied to ignition switch?

[shew01]

Originally Posted by Curtis in MA

Where did you put the battery cut-out switch?
I don't like drilling metal and on the wood floor I'd kick it.

I have a Victoria, and the battery kill switch is just in front of the center of the driver’s seat. I’m 6’2” tall, and the switch doesn’t seem to get in the way of my feet.




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[Ian in Mississauga]

Originally Posted by Bruce of MN

Did you put a diode in the line? Otherwise, that might light your tail lights any time the dash light is on.

Bruce, I never even thought of that, but I can safely say no diode, no problem. I just leave the dash light on and it only comes on when I put the lights on.

[CarlG]

I have the dash light wired to come on with tail lights as mentioned above. I also have a buzzer that comes on anytime the lights are on and the ignition switch is off.

[bob from red oak]

Install a cut out. (#11 and #16). I did this and no worry about electrical drain when I am not driving it.

[nkaminar]

You could always install a computer to control all aspects of your car. Probably get one from a junk yard off a 2016 Chevy Silverado. Make sure you get all the sensors too and the speakers to that it can generate the beep, beep, beep when you forget to turn off the lights. Otherwise, just tie a string around your finger.

[DBrer]

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I have a Tudor and installed mine between the seats. Its not in the way and is not visible. Easy to reach down and turn off and on.

[Chuck Dempsey]

DBrer, I'll go with your suggestion.... I hardly ever remove that floorboard.

Thanks all

[Bob C]

If you can't remember to turn the lights off do you think you
will remember to turn the disconnect switch off.

[Chuck Dempsey]

Bob C, good point. I usually remember to cut the gas valve, so hopefully gas/electricity will become the habit too....

[Patrick L.]

Originally Posted by Bob C

If you can't remember to turn the lights off do you think you
will remember to turn the disconnect switch off.

My thought too.

When reaching for the fuel switch its not hard to look at the ammeter. But,,,,,,

[nkaminar]

My wife accuses me of not being sensitive to how other people perceive me. So I apologize if my post #25 was taken the wrong way. It was meant to be humorous. See also accuses me of being a geek, which is true. And a caveman, which I deny.

[Chuck Dempsey]

No problem Nkaminar.... Hey! I just noticed a string around my finger!! PS-
where are you in WNC? I'm trying to stay warm in Waynesville.

[nkaminar]

I am in Wilkesboro. About 3 hours north east from you. We had some ice on the deck this morning but now done and only cold rain. I am trying to get motor vated to clean my shop. It needs it. Maybe if I drink another cup of coffee.

[Chuck Dempsey]

Step one - caffeinate.....