Silklee 3rd Gear October 2, 2012 Share October 2, 2012 Is there any after market device that does auto-off for headlights? Ie, the headlights will go off on its own once the engine is off. I got a "phobia" since encounteering a dead battery after forgetting to off the headlights when I rushed my girl to KKH A&E. Rushed off from the car and came back 2.5 hours later to realise that the battery is kaput! ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovemyride 4th Gear October 2, 2012 Share October 2, 2012 Actually sometimes, just simple wiring (if you're good at it) can solve the problem. One easy way is when your radio or clock has no power going through it (because the engine is off and key is out), then you can create an open circuit in the headlights also. So once you off the car, the radio, clock and headlights will all off at the same time. No need for any light sensors but when you return to your car and start the engine, the headlights will still be on unless you manually switch it off. That's a low tech way of solving the problem. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelvingoh45 Clutched October 2, 2012 Share October 2, 2012 Actually sometimes, just simple wiring (if you're good at it) can solve the problem. One easy way is when your radio or clock has no power going through it (because the engine is off and key is out), then you can create an open circuit in the headlights also. So once you off the car, the radio, clock and headlights will all off at the same time. No need for any light sensors but when you return to your car and start the engine, the headlights will still be on unless you manually switch it off. That's a low tech way of solving the problem. Afternoon how? Drive with headlights on? Need to have a sensor to determine the brightness of the surrounding. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosswaja Neutral Newbie October 2, 2012 Share October 2, 2012 you wanna try this. http://singapore.gumtree.sg/c-Cars-Vehicle...QAdIdZ414860300 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silklee 3rd Gear October 2, 2012 Author Share October 2, 2012 you wanna try this. http://singapore.gumtree.sg/c-Cars-Vehicle...QAdIdZ414860300 Exactly what I am looking for. Will contact the guy. Thanks so much. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camrytron 6th Gear October 2, 2012 Share October 2, 2012 My got auto on off, so turn to auto loh..1st light bulb change 2 times Now I do it manually, light bulb haven't need to change yet Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baphomet 3rd Gear October 2, 2012 Share October 2, 2012 If i did not off the headlight, my car will make a warning sound whenever i pull out the key and will not stop untill I turn off the head light. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwanheng 1st Gear October 2, 2012 Share October 2, 2012 just rewire, when key is out. off all power. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silklee 3rd Gear October 2, 2012 Author Share October 2, 2012 If i did not off the headlight, my car will make a warning sound whenever i pull out the key and will not stop untill I turn off the head light. Mine does too. However when I am in a hurry, I can't hear that sound. And when the doors are open, there is a seperate louder sound. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jman888 Moderator October 2, 2012 Share October 2, 2012 nowadays most car will auto cut off right? at least those conti ones would. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sp4wn Turbocharged October 2, 2012 Share October 2, 2012 mine also auto off. only if doors/window open, it will beep. otherwise, once i kill the engine, lights will auto off. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Multi 3rd Gear October 2, 2012 Share October 2, 2012 nowadays most car will auto cut off right? at least those conti ones would. Hyundai have this feature for many years now... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
VellfireS 4th Gear October 2, 2012 Share October 2, 2012 My got auto on off, so turn to auto loh..1st light bulb change 2 times Now I do it manually, light bulb haven't need to change yet Oops.. I so far leave it in auto all the way le.. [knife] Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
VellfireS 4th Gear October 2, 2012 Share October 2, 2012 Hyundai have this feature for many years now... Haha.. I thought if never off , the dashboard would make noise.. I remember it in a Kia Carninval.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ER-3682 Twincharged October 2, 2012 Share October 2, 2012 My got auto on off, so turn to auto loh..1st light bulb change 2 times Now I do it manually, light bulb haven't need to change yet This is because you go below any flyover,the lights will switch on for a few secs & then off again,on/off..on/off,for a few km,esp along PIE that's why the bulbs don't lasts. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camrytron 6th Gear October 2, 2012 Share October 2, 2012 Oops.. I so far leave it in auto all the way le.. [knife] I used to auto too but decided to spare my pocket abit hehe Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camrytron 6th Gear October 2, 2012 Share October 2, 2012 This is because you go below any flyover,the lights will switch on for a few secs & then off again,on/off..on/off,for a few km,esp along PIE that's why the bulbs don't lasts. wah u smart lei..me always go under flyover then always on/off on/off.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
VellfireS 4th Gear October 2, 2012 Share October 2, 2012 I used to auto too but decided to spare my pocket abit hehe Haha. I think I should too.. Why waste the bulb life unnecessarily... ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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