Date:         Sun, 16 Aug 1998 01:42:45 -0400
Reply-To:     Mark Rokus <marokus@VOYAGER.NET>
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From:         Mark Rokus <marokus@VOYAGER.NET>
Subject:      Re: Headlight Warning Buzzer??
Comments: To: Calle Fallberg <calle.fallberg@SWIPNET.SE>
Comments: cc: Vanagon@VANAGON.COM
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> Its easy to add a buzzer.  I installed a buzzer between the running light wire and
> a "key on hot" wire.  The buzzer must be of the solid state type (Sonalert or
> equiv.) because it needs little current.  These type are available at Radio Shack,
> etc. When the ignition is on, both sides of the buzzer see +12vdc, when you turn
> off the ignition and the running lights are still on, the light circuit supplies +
> while the other de-energized loads supply a psudo-ground.  Wala, piercing noise!
> The correct type "buzzer" is a piezo type and they are polarized so be sure to hook
> it up with the + side to the running lights.  Also, I taped over the opening to
> reduce the level of sound as they are quite loud.

Mark

>

> > << Am I missing a component or does a 1986 Vanagon Gl Syncro not ship with a
> > headlight warning buzzer?. Any suggestions (beyond the obvious >>
> >
> >  All the ideas as stated above sounds great,(I really like that "drink a sixpack
> and rip it apart" bit)) but there is a much easier way to go: install your own
> buzzer!
> I bet you could find one on almost any car on the local wreckyard OR go to your
> car accessories dealer and ask for an aftermarket one.
> In the later case, you might get the wires and  connectors you need too and maybe
> even some wiring diagramme :-)
> If none of the above works, go and get a flasher relay with only two connectors,
> hook one up to the headlight and the other to anything that goes on/off by the
> ignitionkey (lighter, vipers etc.)and that relay will screem like he** !
> Good luck!
> Calle
> -88 Vanagon
> Mullhyttan, Sweden