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12-14-2020, 02:11 PM | #21 | |
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headlight current tied to ignition switch?
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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. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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12-14-2020, 05:24 PM | #22 |
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Re: headlight current tied to ignition switch?
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.
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12-14-2020, 11:11 PM | #23 |
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Re: headlight current tied to ignition switch?
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.
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12-15-2020, 07:54 AM | #24 |
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Re: headlight current tied to ignition switch?
Install a cut out. (#11 and #16). I did this and no worry about electrical drain when I am not driving it.
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12-15-2020, 08:08 AM | #25 |
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Re: headlight current tied to ignition switch?
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.
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A is for apple, green as the sky. Step on the gas, for tomorrow I die. Forget the brakes, they really don't work. The clutch always sticks, and starts with a jerk. My car grows red hair, and flies through the air. Driving's a blast, a blast from the past. |
12-15-2020, 01:20 PM | #26 |
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12-15-2020, 01:37 PM | #27 |
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Re: headlight current tied to ignition switch?
DBrer, I'll go with your suggestion.... I hardly ever remove that floorboard.
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12-15-2020, 03:31 PM | #28 |
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Re: headlight current tied to ignition switch?
If you can't remember to turn the lights off do you think you
will remember to turn the disconnect switch off. |
12-15-2020, 08:41 PM | #29 |
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Re: headlight current tied to ignition switch?
Bob C, good point. I usually remember to cut the gas valve, so hopefully gas/electricity will become the habit too....
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12-15-2020, 08:52 PM | #30 |
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12-16-2020, 11:10 AM | #31 |
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Re: headlight current tied to ignition switch?
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.
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A is for apple, green as the sky. Step on the gas, for tomorrow I die. Forget the brakes, they really don't work. The clutch always sticks, and starts with a jerk. My car grows red hair, and flies through the air. Driving's a blast, a blast from the past. |
12-16-2020, 11:17 AM | #32 |
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Re: headlight current tied to ignition switch?
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. |
12-16-2020, 12:24 PM | #33 |
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Re: headlight current tied to ignition switch?
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.
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A is for apple, green as the sky. Step on the gas, for tomorrow I die. Forget the brakes, they really don't work. The clutch always sticks, and starts with a jerk. My car grows red hair, and flies through the air. Driving's a blast, a blast from the past. |
12-16-2020, 01:35 PM | #34 |
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Re: headlight current tied to ignition switch?
Step one - caffeinate.....
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