jimistdt 1 Posted July 7, 2008 I was wondering if there is an alternative to me having a brain transplant. You see, I am always leaving my sidelights on, the light isnt very bright on the dash, and I am getting embarrased bumping off every time I do it. So what I would like to do is make up a little circuit that makes a beeping noise if my sidelights are on and I am about to leave the car ie. whenever I open my door. Bearing in mind I am colour blind, I have wired a 3-pin plug and that is as far as my electrical 'nouse' goes. So a few bits of wire, a little speaker and erm....what next? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tom Fenton 1,548 Posted July 7, 2008 All you need is a little 12v beeper, one wire goes to a wire that is live with the lights on, the other to an earth switch on the door pillar. You used to be able to buy these from car spares shops but they don't do them any more as all modern cars have one built in. You could try somewhere like Maplin electronics, search for lights on buzzer or similar. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve@cornwall 100 Posted July 7, 2008 I was wondering if there is an alternative to me having a brain transplant. You see, I am always leaving my sidelights on, the light isnt very bright on the dash, and I am getting embarrased bumping off every time I do it. So what I would like to do is make up a little circuit that makes a beeping noise if my sidelights are on and I am about to leave the car ie. whenever I open my door. Bearing in mind I am colour blind, I have wired a 3-pin plug and that is as far as my electrical 'nouse' goes. So a few bits of wire, a little speaker and erm....what next? Would have thought the lights on warning "dinger" would have been fitted to a '94 model ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimistdt 1 Posted July 7, 2008 Would have thought the lights on warning "dinger" would have been fitted to a '94 model ? No, sir. Not on mine anyway. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimistdt 1 Posted July 7, 2008 "All you need is a little 12v beeper, one wire goes to a wire that is live with the lights on, the other to an earth switch on the door pillar" Thanks Tom, but wouldnt that just make a noise whenever my lights were on? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tom Fenton 1,548 Posted July 7, 2008 No, as the switch is only earthed when the door is open. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimistdt 1 Posted July 7, 2008 (edited) Ok. Thanks , so where would you run a live feed from for the sidelight? The sidelight itself or somewhere else in the circuit, and which is the earth on the door switch. Sorry for being a bit slow, but I have zero confidence with anything with an elecrtic current running through it. Edited July 7, 2008 by jimistdt Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gentrix 2 1 Cars Posted July 7, 2008 Would have thought the lights on warning "dinger" would have been fitted to a '94 model ? tell me about it. My 94´Golf III Variant drives me crazy with stuff It doesn´t have. It´s missing the light beeper - so I had to jump start it more than once. It´s missing the Tank-reserve-warning-light which I always took for granted on my 205. And it´s missing the Glovebox for a nice airbag. And if you think if got the basic version - wrong - it´s an GT Special, with the 2L engine, Full-leather, Climatronic a.s.o. I don´t get that VW policy. I recently installed such a aftermarket Light-warner - 5 min. job. But the missing Tank-reserve-warning-light really makes my head ache. andi Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jackherer 543 Posted July 7, 2008 But the missing Tank-reserve-warning-light really makes my head ache. Does it have a fuel economy computer? My Vauxhall Omega doesn't have a warning light because it relies on the computer display. At least I am assuming this is the case, I've driven quite a long way with it saying 'Range 0 Miles' and I've never seen a warning light. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tom Fenton 1,548 Posted July 7, 2008 My audi has a computer with a "range" on but it also flashes up a yellow fuel pump sign and beeps when it gets low enough. It also uses the same pixellated display to signal other things. The other day it was low on fuel, low on screenwash and a brake light bulb had gone. It was beside itself as it didn't know what to display first! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gentrix 2 1 Cars Posted July 7, 2008 No - it just has a computer which tells you the mpg not the range. LOL at TOM Audi *g* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve@cornwall 100 Posted July 7, 2008 Ha! my little Arosa (VAG group) has a reserve light AND a lights on warning Good job too as the "parking lights" stay on when the indicator stalk is engaged - like all VAG, i believe. Damn silly omission in your case IMO All the Ph2 s I've had have had warning beepers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gti-si 0 Posted July 7, 2008 Jimi You'll already have a switch on the door matey, to turn your interior light on when you open your door. All you need to do is run a live from the positive wire that goes to the sidelight, to the positive on your beeper, then take the negative and plumb it into the little switch that pops out when you open the door. I haven't looked but I'd assume the it'll use the car body as the earth I think you'll already have one with it being a '94 model, it's probably just kanckered Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paintguy 0 Posted July 7, 2008 My audi has a computer with a "range" on but it also flashes up a yellow fuel pump sign and beeps when it gets low enough. It also uses the same pixellated display to signal other things. The other day it was low on fuel, low on screenwash and a brake light bulb had gone. It was beside itself as it didn't know what to display first! I had the same thing on my A8. The time to worry is when everything starts flashing up in red! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GLPoomobile 958 Posted July 7, 2008 I think you'll already have one with it being a '94 model, it's probably just kanckered Or the wiring is there but the buzzer is missing. I know Vehicle Wiring Products sell a suitable buzzer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimistdt 1 Posted July 7, 2008 (edited) Thanks gti-si for that I dont know if it is featured on the model or not. It is mention in the Handbook but it doesn't say STDT specifically, it says 'according to model'. I take it it is standard on P2 GTi Steve, I didnt know that, It's probably tucked behind the dash somewhere but I dont think its really neccessary to go ripping the dash off to get to it Ive found a buzzer for 99p, PL so i'll give it a go. Cheers everyone. Edited July 7, 2008 by jimistdt Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil H 16 Posted July 7, 2008 The original warning buzzer is clipped to the bracket bolted to the lower steering column I think it is light blue in colour. Very simple set up....3 wires, one to lighting circuit, one to door earth and the other to the ignition, ie lights on, key out, door open and the alarm is chiming away. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimistdt 1 Posted July 7, 2008 I will have a look for that when I go to work tomorrow, its amazing what you can find out on here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
