Automatic headlights

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October 27, 2010, 10:27 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Hi I joined ages ago, gleaning useful info on what to look for when buying a roadster; we are now collecting our MR2 at the end of the week, its in very good original condition (aside from dealer fitted short shift kit), and looking forward to using it as a commuting car each day.

Has anyone fitted an automatic headlight on system to their car. Its one of those things that in recent times we have taken for granted, but not present on our 2.Any advice welcome  :-) :-) :-)

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October 27, 2010, 11:05 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
if you can;t tell when it gets dark, you really should stay at home
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October 27, 2010, 11:39 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Quote from: "markiii"if you can;t tell when it gets dark, you really should stay at home
s:lol: :lol: s:lol:  

I was just going to write that all headlights are automatic for me, it starts to get dark and I automatically switch them on.   s:wink: :wink: s:wink:  
No harm in inventing some for the 2 though if you really feel the need   s:D :D s:D
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October 27, 2010, 11:46 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
It might be quite a cool mod to do.

Don't think anyone has done it yet though. Although in the US they have done almost everything!

Anonymous

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October 27, 2010, 12:25 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Turn the stalk as you turn the key, on all the time then  s:D :D s:D

stargazer30

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October 27, 2010, 15:32 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
All joking aside this is something I would not mind doing.  Mainly because I drive my wife crazy as I turn her auto lights off all the time in the qashqai as I'm used to manual lights in the MR2!

Its not actually hard to do either.  All that is needed is a simple light sensor module and a +12v feed to the relevant relay that controls the dipped beam.  The only downside would be the auto lights would be on all the time the ignition is on so if you did want to turn your lights off at night or use side lights it would override this.

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Anonymous

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October 27, 2010, 16:21 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Quote from: "markiii"if you can;t tell when it gets dark, you really should stay at home


Oh dear I asked for that!

Retrofitting a sensor sounds like the answer, although it would  be nice to have control to override it! Thanks everyone - research time.   s:) :) s:)

kentsmudger

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October 27, 2010, 18:16 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Quote from: "Dan M"Turn the stalk as you turn the key, on all the time then  s:D :D s:D
Me too - Headlights always on, whatever I am driving (Maybe I should have bought a Volvo   s:lol: :lol: s:lol:   )
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October 27, 2010, 20:09 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Quote from: "kentsmudger"
Quote from: "Dan M"Turn the stalk as you turn the key, on all the time then  s:D :D s:D
Me too - Headlights always on, whatever I am driving (Maybe I should have bought a Volvo   s:lol: :lol: s:lol:   )

Me 3, I always drive with my lights on regardless, it make other road users spot you much easier
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