Hello MG List,
This "lights on" warning modification can be done "in about an hour" using a
small dual relay or a pair of small single relays. You can buy either at Radio
Shack along with a 12 volt buzzer for a few bucks. If any one is interested I
will sketch a simple schematic for it. You don't need an engineering credential
for this modification. A soldering iron, solder, wire cutter, wire stripper, a
few feet of wire, and electrical tape is about all you'll need.
Jim
"Martin C. Jones" wrote:
> If you use the existing switch won't the buzzer sound when
> you turn on the courtesy light switch ?(it would mimic the
> door being open)
>
> Martin
>
>
> On Mon, 1 Nov 1999 01:09:48 -0330 Andrew Proudfoot
> <amproud@nf.sympatico.ca> wrote:
>
> > Slick, I like it!!! I'll let you know when I get around to it!!
> > Any reason why one couldn't use an existing switch?
> >
> > Andy Proudfoot 77B
> > Gander, Nfld
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Jim Stuart <jimbb88@erols.com>
> > To: MG list <mgs@autox.team.net>
> > Date: October 31, 1999 8:17 PM
> > Subject: "lights on" warning
> >
> >
> > >
> > >There are a few times when I want lights on without the ignition being
> > >on, & I did not want to go to the trouble of wiring a relay from the
> > >ignition to the light switch, so here is a very simple solution:
> > >
> > >Install a 2nd switch in the door jamb, similar to the one that turns on
> > >(?) your courtesy light- you know, that blinding source of light on your
> > >console. This switch makes ground when the door is opened. Splice into
> > >one of your parking lights- not the turn signal wire- by using a double
> > >Lucar connector, or your preferred method, as long as it is not a
> > >"Scotch lock". connect the 2 wires- one from the light, the other from
> > >the jamb switch- to the buzzer of your choice. Mine came from a 70's MG,
> > >& had only 2 terminals. The seat belt buzzers from later MG's have a
> > >connector I can't fathom. Any 12V buzzer from Rat Shack or some other
> > >source will work just fine.
> > >
> > >I used the parking lamp rather than the head lite, since they are less
> > >noticible, & therefore easier to leave on.
> > >
> > >Jim Stuart
> > >
> > >V8 B's & '68 Bronco
> > >
> > >
> >
>
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