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Parking Lights, I want to make a change... |
jim_hoyland |
Jul 10 2014, 07:03 AM
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Get that VIN ? Group: Members Posts: 9,418 Joined: 1-May 03 From: Sunset Beach, CA Member No.: 643 Region Association: Southern California |
The parking lights (or marker lights) come when the headlight switch is pulled out 1 stop; during daylight driving, I turn these on. When I park and turn off the ignition, the lights stay on if I don't push the headlight switch in.
I want the those lights to go off when the ignition is off,; I've looked at the wiring diagrams, but need some help. |
69telecaster |
Jul 10 2014, 08:11 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 101 Joined: 4-April 10 From: White Cloud, MI Member No.: 11,558 Region Association: None |
Generally speaking, I would recommend a small relay in the line to the lights, triggered from the ignition switch. I don't have a wiring diagram in front of me, but it should be do-able.
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Dave_Darling |
Jul 10 2014, 08:21 AM
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914 Idiot Group: Members Posts: 15,048 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Silicon Valley / Kailua-Kona Member No.: 121 Region Association: Northern California |
What year car?
If I read the 74 wiring diagram correctly, I think all you have to do is unplug the red wire from terminal #30 on the switch, and hook a "switched power" wire in its place. It looks like fuse #8 can supply that. I'm not sure how much more power that circuit can handle, though. It might be a good idea to stick a relay in the circuit to deal with the extra power. --DD |
worn |
Jul 10 2014, 08:34 AM
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can't remember Group: Members Posts: 3,290 Joined: 3-June 11 From: Madison, WI Member No.: 13,152 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
What year car? If I read the 74 wiring diagram correctly, I think all you have to do is unplug the red wire from terminal #30 on the switch, and hook a "switched power" wire in its place. It looks like fuse #8 can supply that. I'm not sure how much more power that circuit can handle, though. It might be a good idea to stick a relay in the circuit to deal with the extra power. --DD I did this with the fog lights so they act as running lights if I leave the switch on. I do not recall the details, but the headlights go off when the ignition switch is turned off. So I ran the power for the parking lights through the fuse that sends power to the headlights. I suspect that this was the power for the headlight relay, so adding in a relay would be a wise precaution. They don't draw a lot of power, but why add load to the key? I think there is an explanation in the brown book by George Hussey IV. |
jim_hoyland |
Jul 10 2014, 10:04 AM
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Get that VIN ? Group: Members Posts: 9,418 Joined: 1-May 03 From: Sunset Beach, CA Member No.: 643 Region Association: Southern California |
It's a '75
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jim_hoyland |
Jul 10 2014, 07:55 PM
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Get that VIN ? Group: Members Posts: 9,418 Joined: 1-May 03 From: Sunset Beach, CA Member No.: 643 Region Association: Southern California |
What year car? If I read the 74 wiring diagram correctly, I think all you have to do is unplug the red wire from terminal #30 on the switch, and hook a "switched power" wire in its place. It looks like fuse #8 can supply that. I'm not sure how much more power that circuit can handle, though. It might be a good idea to stick a relay in the circuit to deal with the extra power. --DD Makes sense (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) where does the red wire at 30 come from ? |
r_towle |
Jul 10 2014, 08:17 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,624 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States |
Be careful to not run to much "more" power through the ignition switch.
Use a relay. Rich |
Black22 |
Jul 10 2014, 09:14 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 886 Joined: 1-November 07 From: Creswell, OR Member No.: 8,290 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
It illeagal to "DRIVE" with "PARKING" lights on Jim.
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GeorgeRud |
Jul 11 2014, 06:20 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,725 Joined: 27-July 05 From: Chicagoland Member No.: 4,482 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I'd also recommend using the fog lights instead of the parking lights - they should be much more visible to other drivers and no legal problems. I don't know what the wiring differences would be, but it should be a simple circuit so they only come on when the car is running.
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worn |
Jul 11 2014, 08:33 AM
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can't remember Group: Members Posts: 3,290 Joined: 3-June 11 From: Madison, WI Member No.: 13,152 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I'd also recommend using the fog lights instead of the parking lights - they should be much more visible to other drivers and no legal problems. I don't know what the wiring differences would be, but it should be a simple circuit so they only come on when the car is running. OOhhh. A reason for adding the rear fog light! I suggesting calling Eric for advice on that or read about it in his interview in Pano. The parking lights already have a relay so that is a plus. Is it really illegal to drive with just the parking lights? That seems so weird. Is it because they are mistaken as indicators? Otherwise at least you have something to catch the eye at each corner. |
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