Headlight left on warning device

I have a petrol / Gas patrol 1999 and I bought just what you want in an auto accessory shop at Glendale near newcastle NSW a couple of years ago. It had very poor instructions with it. It works ok. Sort of high pitched scream.You may have to ask the staff . It was as I remember the last one one on the shelf. Any decent auto electrician should be able to knock one up and install for you. My mates later model Patrol diesel does not have one either. I went hunting for one after a flat battery. Only happened once. Best of luck.

Yeah Vince, its comes with older age.

Cheapest way is to tie a hanky to the light stalk. The message soon gets to the right side of the brain....hahahahaha


Cheers

Im sure you could have some device fitted but it maybe easier to have an automatic cutoff that turns the lights off when you forget with an overide if you need your headlights without the ignition on.

You could possibly have a low voltage switch fitted to the battery so the battery cant go flat.

You can buy the Headlight Alarms from Supercheap & the like, Not very expensive either from memory.

All you need is a 12 volt buzzer connected to the Headlight circuit and the Ignition Circuit, with a diode.

Like Willem I just give myself a reminder Must be an old fart thing LOL.
I just lock my door, go to get out and it remindes me the lights are on.
Cheers Pete

Hi Vince,

Another alternative is the Redarc "Key On-Lights On" module, Redarc KOLO

10 seconds after you turn the ignition on the lights come on.

As soon as you turn the key off out go the lights.

Great safety idea, I know it's actually the reverse of your question but it may solve another thought!

Companies such as Budget etc. use them in the 4WD's they hire to mines!

Geoff

Hi Vince
I bought one from Dick Smith a few yrs ago , was $10 then.
Now i need to hook it to my extra reversing lights, Yep I left em on and flattened the battery lol

You could always buy a Toyota and you wont have to worry as they go off automatically when you turn the key off.


ROFL

G'day Vince, I just ordered one today, as I am about as forgetful as you by the sounds of it.
Ordered mine from Jaycar agent here.
Part number CAT. NO. KC5317

Dave

Yep I did this mod on my HQ before I upgraded to a real 4WD...with the auto turn off..(Toyota)

You just need a 12V buzzer, hook the red positive wire to the a 12V wire that is on when the lights are on, hook the Black Negative wire to your door switch. When you open the door the black wire will be connected to earth thus making the circuit. With your lights on the buzzer will sound. To stop the buzzer, but with the lights on, just shut your door. Worked for me & saved a few starting issues over the years I had that car.