Lights on warning buzzer

Is anyone interested in a little mod so you never accidentally leave your lights on when parked and return to a flat battery.

The bits cost less than a tenner and it doesn't effect the parking light operation on the indicator stalk.

post if your interested and I'll get a diagram, instructions and parts list together.

sounds light a good idea, but I would rather never hear a buzzer in my golf ever again!  :wink:

Spill the beans then!

Will do, I'll get all the info together and double check wire colours and post shortly.

Parts required;

1off Changeover Relay (Maplin p/n N00AW ?1.98 )


1 off 12 V Buzzer (Maplin p/n FL40T ?1.21)


3 off Scotchlok Connectors


4 1/4" Red Insulated Blade Connectors


1m of 5A Wire (any colour)
Superglue

I glued the buzzer to the side of the relay.  Then made the following connections.



To get to the wires you need to take the heater control fascia off and remove the whole astray assembly.  Both of which you probably already know just pop off/out.  

You then need to pop the heater fan control switch out of its holder.  I gave it a wiggle and push from behind and it came  out easy enough, removed the connector from the back off the switch and dropped it down to the ashtray opening to make it easier to work with.

Once all connections are made you can secure the relay/buzzer somewhere inside the dash, I have to say I just left mine hanging behind the ashtray, it doesn't rattle so couldn't be bothered to screw it to anything.

To test, switch on your ignition, you should hear or feel the relay click.  Switch you lights on, nothing should happen at this time.  Switch the ignition off and you should here a horrible buzzing sound to remind you to turn your lights off.  Switch lights off, no more buzzing.  This mod will let you leave your parking lights on with the indicator stalk without buzzing.

Obviously, please make sure you are reasonably confident with making wiring mods in your car and ideally you should disconnect the battery.  I'm not responsible for any mistakes you make whilst working on your car.

What a a great mod, well done you. I might have to try this if I ever get my car back from the garage.

Tian