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Pete Kettell

Member Since: 17 Dec 2012
Location: Devon
Posts: 11

Flat Battery because I'm Stupid

I'll admit i'm stupid but I cant be the only one. I tend to drive around nowadays with my sidelights on and I keep forgetting to turn them off. This has resulted in 2 flat batteries overnight and lots of beating myself up. I for some reason, dont see the side lights on, and clearly cant remember to check the column switch (its an over 50 thing!). I will only get better over time, but I did wonder if anyone has ever come up with a clever reminder system?

I know it's not the biggest problem the Forum has ever been challenged with, but it's my bugbear of the moment. Oh, and I did it again yesterday.

24th Mar 2013 3:52pm

custom90

Member Since: 21 Jan 2010
Location: South West, England.
Posts: 19615

This is why most cars have a kind of alarm to tell you to turn the lights off when the door is opened. Not the Defender simplicity can have it's drawbacks.. Diesel$ Live$ Matter. ⛽️🛢️👨‍🔧🧰⚙️ RED, WHITE & BOOST! 🇬🇧

24th Mar 2013 4:03pm

Glynparry25

Member Since: 16 Feb 2009
Location: Miserable Midlands
Posts: 3015

2009 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS DCPU Tonga Green

I tend to notice the switch forward when I take the keys out, maybe because I have shovels for hands though?

Glyn

24th Mar 2013 4:04pm

chinnus

Member Since: 24 Aug 2012
Location: UK
Posts: 119

you must be able to take a wire off of the door switch and the sidelight circuit through a relay and a buzzer??

24th Mar 2013 4:06pm

stevie d

Member Since: 09 Nov 2009
Location: Bishops Stortford
Posts: 342

http://forums.lr4x4.com/index.php?showtopic=18536

A simple way here.

Must do it myself!!

Steve

Defender 90 TD5 Station Wagon
Discovery 3 HSE
BMW 330i Coupe

24th Mar 2013 4:15pm

chinnus

Member Since: 24 Aug 2012
Location: UK
Posts: 119

thats a great one for a rainy day job!

24th Mar 2013 4:59pm

JWL

Member Since: 26 Oct 2011
Location: Hereford
Posts: 3443

So, Killer's a bit slow off the mark for not suggesting led bulbs equalling less power consumption

24th Mar 2013 5:08pm

GUM97

Member Since: 05 Feb 2012
Location: Cheshire
Posts: 3555

1997 Defender 90 300 Tdi HT Stornoway Grey

JWL wrote:
So, Killer's a bit slow off the mark for not suggesting led bulbs equalling less power consumption

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24th Mar 2013 5:11pm

custom90

Member Since: 21 Jan 2010
Location: South West, England.
Posts: 19615

JWL wrote:
So, Killer's a bit slow off the mark for not suggesting led bulbs equalling less power consumption

It's true. Main reason why I changed mine (Interior bulbs that is). He's probably off wining and dining the local Essex ladies today so I guess he needs to be cut some slack.

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24th Mar 2013 5:24pm

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another busy day with a surprise visit from a svx which was nice

As above LED sidelights are the ones mate

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24th Mar 2013 5:26pm

custom90

Member Since: 21 Jan 2010
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The voice has spoken.

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24th Mar 2013 5:27pm

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custom90steve wrote:
The voice has spoken.

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24th Mar 2013 5:32pm

bm52

Member Since: 04 Apr 2010
Location: Kent
Posts: 2189

2014 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Havana

Glynparry25 wrote:
I tend to notice the switch forward when I take the keys out, maybe because I have shovels for hands though?

Glyn

know what you mean.....same here

BM52

24th Mar 2013 7:12pm

Pete Kettell

Member Since: 17 Dec 2012
Location: Devon
Posts: 11

Some great ideas here guys thanks. Currently on my fifth Defender. Had bespoke soft top and a 300TDI I bought twice and two TD5's. Currently driving the best second hand 2004 TD5 in the country

24th Mar 2013 7:26pm

d j hutton

Member Since: 30 Jul 2009
Location: Dorset
Posts: 1044

2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Orkney Grey

I fitted a small buzzer on my beetle years ago, just wired between the fuse and something else (it was a long time ago) I bought it in a car accessory shop and went off if the lights were left on. Very cheap and worked, maybe still available?

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24th Mar 2013 8:24pm

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