I was wondering if anyone had modified the courtesy light circuit to perform similar to a modern car. The other night I noticed how dark it got when the engine was shut down and the headlights were turned off. I was thinking how nice it would be if the courtesy lights stayed on for several seconds after the doors are closed while you are trying to get the key in the ignition switch. It would be nice if they turned on after the engine was shut off. But I figured that would be too difficult.

 

Cool idea

 

Great idea, in my preliminary search i found a neat little relay that looks like it'd make for an easy mod. (link to site bottom of post)



For sale here is a compact solid-state 12V relay with adjustable turn-on and turn-off times, and two separate inputs. It is useful for many automotive applications, including H4/9007 HID retrofit systems and motorcycle HID retrofits, but it is also useful any place you would like to add a delayed relay in your vehicle, such as for powering your car windows for a short period after turning off your car. Remember, this relay isn't only useful for the applications listed above, it can be used for many different things.

This relay has the following features:

Adjustable turn-on delay (0 - 120 seconds)
Adjustable turn-off delay (0.25 - 120 seconds)
Can be triggered by positive or negative (ground) signal, selected by polarity switch
Dual isolated inputs
Simple 0.25" spade connectors
Solid-state operation for high reliability
Compact size: 2.375" x 1.29" x 0.81" (60 x 33 x 21 mm), or
1.53" x 1.29" x 0.81" (39 x 33 x 21 mm) without the mounting ears
10A maximum continuous load
3mA standby current consumption (4.5mA for TDR-P* models)
Also available in 24V version for marine applications; please contact us


http://www.wolstentech.com/products/...delayrelay.php


-kirk

 

I found this through a google search.

http://pcbheaven.com/circuitpages/Ca...ght_Off_Delay/

Here is another that is for LEDs

http://pcbheaven.com/circuitpages/LED_Off_Delay/

And finally, the one I like best. Unfortunately, they are in South Africa. Maybe we could get Drake or someone else to license it from them?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rWbJJ...layer_embedded

 

Double Post

 

reach to the left twist headlight switch past dimmer range and over the stop...problem solved!

 

Gun Jam, why didn't I think of that! How in the world did this feature ever get incorporated into modern vehicles? I'm guessing someone along the way forgot the old school feature so a new fangled one had to be invented.

 

or
Auto headlight off