adding lights left on ding to after market lights

[lunchboxlust]

I have lights behind my grill on a rocker switch and I leave them on all the time. Most of the time its not a problem but the one time I didn't have my jumper cables I was 70 miles away from home. Luckily someone saw I had my hood up in the parking lot and helped out.

What I'm looking for is how to hook up my lights to the lights left on ding. I tried to search but (lights left on ding) didn't bring up anything... lol I dont know it its been done but I figure it has to be a problem that someone has solved.

 

[stamp11127]

I'll look at the wiring tomorrow. Why not add a second chime?

 

[lunchboxlust]

That's an idea. might even be easier in the long run idk. I just don't know where to start. I'm not a genius at wiring but with instructions to follow I can get it done.

 

[stamp11127]

Take a look at this:

Headlight Reminder | EEWeb Community

If that is too intimidating there are aftermarket vendors that sell pre-packaged buzzer kits.

 

[lunchboxlust]

Thanks, a simple wiring diagram makes things way simple. Even with taking a few classes on wiring and electronics some wiring diagrams make me scratch my head. I think ill make that one of my winter projects. I'm laid off most of the winter so I get real board and get a lot done. Its been a long time sense I made any circuits. I think the last real thin I made was crossovers for some Soundstream speakers I got from a shop going out of business

 

[ssgtdirt]

Why not just supply power through the ignition?

 

[Quasar]

Why not just supply power through the ignition?

This, just rewire your power source for the light to one that is hot key on and no power key off.. Problem solved.