delay for warning lights

jess · #1 (**permalink**) 02-21-2006, 01:01 AM

gday boys
i was wondering what you guys have used in the way of a bulb check function
and time delay for the seat belt light and low brake fluid light i was thinking of using the alt circuit light but it does not stay on long enough
i have heard of a delay relay which by sounds of things will be nice and compact
any thoughts will be greatly appreciated
cheers
jess

Shelby400 · #2 (**permalink**) 02-21-2006, 05:37 PM

I wired my seatbelt light to my handbrake light

dbn04 · #3 (**permalink**) 02-22-2006, 09:37 PM

i got a time delay from a electronics shop up here on the suny coast , comes on for 15 seconds when ignition is turned on . cost about $30 .
i found out i had to have it just before redg and luckily had a spare light on dash , got out the label maker "seatbelt warning light" then tore the $%&er off when i drove out of main roads (rta)

demicobra · #4 (**permalink**) 02-22-2006, 10:21 PM

dbn04

Got any photo`s of your car that you can post?

How did you go with rego - any drama`s

Regards

Nick

Aussie Mike · #5 (**permalink**) 02-23-2006, 12:31 AM

Hi DNB04, Got any more details on that delay circuit? I'm wiring my dash at the moment and wouldn't mind incorporating one.

Cheers

Michael

dbn04 · #6 (**permalink**) 02-23-2006, 03:04 AM

i cant find receipt for it , but the place i got it is not far from work i will drop in tomorrow and see how much and let you know , as for redgo i did all what the engineer said to do and it went thru no probs , i had a mirror mounted to dash that he said would not get thru , but i was not going to mount a breakaway to windscreen and take off and possilbly break screen after (dont like them on screen ) and main roads did not say sh%T, same as reversing lights reflectors, took them off after redg, i have been driving for 18 months and never been done for any of the above , oh and my rear licence plate is under rear bar and no one has said sh$t also ,
darren

Philm · #7 (**permalink**) 02-23-2006, 03:30 AM

I used a build yourself kit from Jaycar electronics. It was not real complicated but took a bit of fiddling.

The kit is an "interior light Delay" for cars.

The kit number is KC5392 and it costs $18.95. You can order online from Jaycar.

I cannot remenber exactly but I used the starter position on the ignition to trigger the delayed switching off. I think you trick the unit into thinking the lights were turned off. For some reason that I cannot remember, I used a relay to help confuse the circuit.

Good luck, I know it took me about 3 nights to get it right.

Phil

Cobra.au · #8 (**permalink**) 02-23-2006, 08:07 PM

Hyundi have a delay black box thingy my mate who is an auto electrican got one for me.

sorry for the description

Craig W

jess · #9 (**permalink**) 03-01-2006, 05:15 PM

hey guys thanks for that