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**Phuloi68** · 01-24-2007, 05:22 PM

After leaving my headlights on for the third time, draining the battery, I wonder how many others have done the same.......
I just went to half a dozen auto parts stores looking for an aftermarket buzzer system for the lights so I don't have to get a jumb again. They all told me they know there was something available, but didn't know from who.
Seems like I remember a buzzer that plugged into the fuse panel and was wired to the headlights.
I am wondering if anyone has done this. My truck is an 85 c10.
All new vehicles come with this so I guess I was not the only one, in the past, to do this. Unfortunately, I still am forgetting to turn off the lights.

Slonaker · 01-24-2007, 05:31 PM

I wish I could say I have never done that...

I remember kits to do exactly what you are asking about being available in auto parts stores 8 or 10 years ago, but I never see them any more.

Have you checked JC Whitney? They always used to have that kind of stuff.

Slonaker

EDIT: Lok at JC Whitney part number ZX815380T. It might do the trick.

piecesparts · 01-24-2007, 05:32 PM

It would be realtively simple to wire something up---- Get a standard relay and set it up to have the power from the headlight switch go through the relay to an alarm, next connect the relay's contact actuating coil to the dome light circuit, so that when you open the door the buzzer will make noise. If you can't find a buzzer in the salvage yard, look for an old car horn and tone it way down.

**Phuloi68** · 01-24-2007, 05:42 PM

I will look around the internet to see if i can find that kit. I will try JC Whitney first. If I don't find it, I will try what was suggested above.

skybiker · 01-24-2007, 05:54 PM

I bought a gadget at an RV place that disconnetcs the battery when it gets below a specified level...... My problem was getting out while I left my ham radio on, it would drain the battery fairly quick.... This thing has a reset button on it, and shuts off when the battery is down a bit, but still has enough juice for a start.... Just pop the hood, hit the reset & go.... It covers more than just the headlights. I don't remember the name & I'm not near the truck right now, but most of the big RV lots should have one.

Dave

cliffsta · 01-24-2007, 05:58 PM

LMC sells one.

http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cc/0159.asp

Slonaker · 01-24-2007, 05:59 PM

How about Item#: BK 7821637 at www.napaonline.com? I think that is the buzzer you are looking for, but it is hard to say since they give so little info. You could probably look at one in your local NAPA store easily enough.

There is one here, but it seems overpriced...

http://www.americanautowire.com/prod...ccessories.cfm

Slonaker

**Phuloi68** · 01-24-2007, 06:08 PM

looks like the LMC buzzer is what I need. The american auto wire one is the same, just costs a little more. But when you are going to the parking lot after working midnight shift, your tired and want to go home and your frigging truck won't start, (and it's 15 degrees outside) whats 25 bucks?????.

Slonaker · 01-24-2007, 06:27 PM

The one at NAPA looks like the same thing, and it is about $7. That leaves about $18 to spend on truck parts.

Try this tiny url to it:

http://tinyurl.com/288o6x

Slonaker

84 400 · 01-24-2007, 06:35 PM

wow we did it once after buying my 85. I also left the dome ligt on in that truck once. Thing was everyone got so used to the newer cars with the auto lights and light shut off we forgott to flip the switch.

bigblock73 · 01-24-2007, 07:24 PM

There was a guy on this site that made/makes them. Do a search in the 67-72 section, should be able to come up with his info.

ghetto_superman · 01-24-2007, 11:18 PM

This is a totally random and off-the-task-at-hand question, but what up with the 'tiny URL' business? I've seen them around a few other places as well.. Could someone explain whats the point?

Slonaker · 01-24-2007, 11:43 PM

It allows you to shorten a URL. Click on the tinyurl link, and then look at the address it takes you to on the NAPA website. It is pretty long.

Some sites have extremely long URLs. Sometimes a really long link (AKA URL) like that gets broken when you send it in an email or post it to a board like this one. If you convert the URL to a tinyurl at tinyurl.com, you won't have that problem. Tinyurl.com will forward your browser to the right place.

Slonaker

msgross · 01-24-2007, 11:51 PM

doesn't pickmup (board vendor) make and sell them? PM him first if so...

HuggerCST · 01-25-2007, 12:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by msgross

doesn't pickmup (board vendor) make and sell them? PM him first if so...

bigblock73 · 01-25-2007, 12:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by msgross

doesn't pickmup (board vendor) make and sell them? PM him first if so...

Thanks! That's who I was thinking of, but his SN wasn't coming to me.

jimfulco · 01-26-2007, 12:52 AM

Short answer to original question: No. I think it's my feeble subconscious brain telling me I needed a new battery anyway.

I see kits with the 3M name on them occasionally at Wal-Mart for 6 or 7 bucks, in the automotive electric section.

Here's a similar buzzer: http://www.radioshack.com/product/in...entPage=search

And a some simple instructions: http://50chevy.freeservers.com/Remote_Entry.html#SIMPLE

**Phuloi68** · 01-26-2007, 01:38 AM

Checked with Pickmup and he only recommends the ones he has for 67-72 trucks.Checked somemore and looks like chevy has one(ac Delco 999373). Went to get one today and they will have it in tomorrow. Looks like it is about $10. Haven't seen a picture of it so not sure what I am getting yet.
After tomorrow I will post if it is what's needed for 73-87 trucks.

ghetto_superman · 01-26-2007, 02:25 AM

Oh. Thanks Slonaker. I am now enlightened

**Phuloi68** · 01-27-2007, 06:43 PM

picked up the ac delco alarm for headlights today. Looks like others that were suggested by board members. Cost $16.40. The chevy dealer was closer to me then the Napa store and they said these would work on the 81-87 trucks.

It has clips to go into either type of fuse box, old style or new style. Looks alot like the one Pickmup has for the 67-72's so I figure(after seeing both) that his would also work too..

01-24-2007, 05:22 PM	#1
Phuloi68 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Valparaiso, In Posts: 1,114	Am I the only DumbF^%$ After leaving my headlights on for the third time, draining the battery, I wonder how many others have done the same....... I just went to half a dozen auto parts stores looking for an aftermarket buzzer system for the lights so I don't have to get a jumb again. They all told me they know there was something available, but didn't know from who. Seems like I remember a buzzer that plugged into the fuse panel and was wired to the headlights. I am wondering if anyone has done this. My truck is an 85 c10. All new vehicles come with this so I guess I was not the only one, in the past, to do this. Unfortunately, I still am forgetting to turn off the lights. __________________ Phuloi68 Indy survivor Norwood survivor Big Sandy survivor for those who fight for it... F R E E D O M has a price the protected will never know.

01-24-2007, 05:31 PM	#2
Slonaker Insert Witty Text Here Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 3,415	Re: Am I the only DumbF^%$ I wish I could say I have never done that... I remember kits to do exactly what you are asking about being available in auto parts stores 8 or 10 years ago, but I never see them any more. Have you checked JC Whitney? They always used to have that kind of stuff. Slonaker EDIT: Lok at JC Whitney part number ZX815380T. It might do the trick. __________________ '86 Chevy C10 (Sold 04/19/13 ) Stock '01 Silverado Last edited by Slonaker; 01-24-2007 at 05:36 PM. Reason: added link

01-24-2007, 05:32 PM	#3
piecesparts Parts and more parts Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lebo, Kansas (middle of nowhere Posts: 6,821	Re: Am I the only DumbF^%$ It would be realtively simple to wire something up---- Get a standard relay and set it up to have the power from the headlight switch go through the relay to an alarm, next connect the relay's contact actuating coil to the dome light circuit, so that when you open the door the buzzer will make noise. If you can't find a buzzer in the salvage yard, look for an old car horn and tone it way down. Last edited by piecesparts; 01-24-2007 at 05:32 PM.

01-24-2007, 05:42 PM	#4
Phuloi68 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Valparaiso, In Posts: 1,114	Re: Am I the only DumbF^%$ I will look around the internet to see if i can find that kit. I will try JC Whitney first. If I don't find it, I will try what was suggested above. __________________ Phuloi68 Indy survivor Norwood survivor Big Sandy survivor for those who fight for it... F R E E D O M has a price the protected will never know.

01-24-2007, 05:54 PM	#5
skybiker Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Plano, TX Posts: 1	Re: Am I the only DumbF^%$ I bought a gadget at an RV place that disconnetcs the battery when it gets below a specified level...... My problem was getting out while I left my ham radio on, it would drain the battery fairly quick.... This thing has a reset button on it, and shuts off when the battery is down a bit, but still has enough juice for a start.... Just pop the hood, hit the reset & go.... It covers more than just the headlights. I don't remember the name & I'm not near the truck right now, but most of the big RV lots should have one. Dave

01-24-2007, 05:58 PM	#6
cliffsta Stepsides RULE Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pineville, LA Posts: 1,921	Re: Am I the only DumbF^%$ LMC sells one. http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cc/0159.asp __________________ 1981 Chevy C10 Custom Deluxe Stepside 350 V8, headers, side exhausts, 3-speed auto SOLD 1980 Chevy C10 Custum Deluxe Stepside 305 V8, Edelbrock Performer Intake, Edelbrock 1406 600CFM 4-barrel, TH350C. Bent rod. SOLD 1984 GMC Sierra Classic Longbed 6.2L Diesel SOLD 2009 Kawasaki KLX-250S too many mods for this signature 1999 Honda Accord EX 4-cylinder, 17" Motegi Wheels 215/45/17 Sumitomo tires, Tein S-Tech lowering springs, KYB GR2 shocks, Acura TL 20mm rear swaybar, debadged, blackhoused headlights, Short-Ram Intake Cardomain of the Accord

01-24-2007, 05:59 PM	#7
Slonaker Insert Witty Text Here Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 3,415	Re: Am I the only DumbF^%$ How about Item#: BK 7821637 at www.napaonline.com? I think that is the buzzer you are looking for, but it is hard to say since they give so little info. You could probably look at one in your local NAPA store easily enough. There is one here, but it seems overpriced... http://www.americanautowire.com/prod...ccessories.cfm Slonaker __________________ '86 Chevy C10 (Sold 04/19/13 ) Stock '01 Silverado

01-24-2007, 06:08 PM	#8
Phuloi68 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Valparaiso, In Posts: 1,114	Re: Am I the only DumbF^%$ looks like the LMC buzzer is what I need. The american auto wire one is the same, just costs a little more. But when you are going to the parking lot after working midnight shift, your tired and want to go home and your frigging truck won't start, (and it's 15 degrees outside) whats 25 bucks?????. __________________ Phuloi68 Indy survivor Norwood survivor Big Sandy survivor for those who fight for it... F R E E D O M has a price the protected will never know. Last edited by Phuloi68; 01-24-2007 at 06:10 PM.

01-24-2007, 06:27 PM	#9
Slonaker Insert Witty Text Here Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 3,415	Re: Am I the only DumbF^%$ The one at NAPA looks like the same thing, and it is about $7. That leaves about $18 to spend on truck parts. Try this tiny url to it: http://tinyurl.com/288o6x Slonaker __________________ '86 Chevy C10 (Sold 04/19/13 ) Stock '01 Silverado Last edited by Slonaker; 01-24-2007 at 06:30 PM. Reason: added link

01-24-2007, 06:35 PM	#10
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,746	Re: Am I the only DumbF^%$ wow we did it once after buying my 85. I also left the dome ligt on in that truck once. Thing was everyone got so used to the newer cars with the auto lights and light shut off we forgott to flip the switch. __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out

01-24-2007, 07:24 PM	#11
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Re: Am I the only DumbF^%$ There was a guy on this site that made/makes them. Do a search in the 67-72 section, should be able to come up with his info. __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

01-24-2007, 11:18 PM	#12
ghetto_superman Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 1,982	Re: Am I the only DumbF^%$ This is a totally random and off-the-task-at-hand question, but what up with the 'tiny URL' business? I've seen them around a few other places as well.. Could someone explain whats the point? __________________ -1947 3100 -1968 C10 -1970 K20

01-24-2007, 11:43 PM	#13
Slonaker Insert Witty Text Here Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 3,415	Re: Am I the only DumbF^%$ It allows you to shorten a URL. Click on the tinyurl link, and then look at the address it takes you to on the NAPA website. It is pretty long. Some sites have extremely long URLs. Sometimes a really long link (AKA URL) like that gets broken when you send it in an email or post it to a board like this one. If you convert the URL to a tinyurl at tinyurl.com, you won't have that problem. Tinyurl.com will forward your browser to the right place. Slonaker __________________ '86 Chevy C10 (Sold 04/19/13 ) Stock '01 Silverado

01-24-2007, 11:51 PM	#14
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Am I the only DumbF^%$ doesn't pickmup (board vendor) make and sell them? PM him first if so... __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

01-26-2007, 12:52 AM	#17
jimfulco Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Shreveport LA Posts: 3,170	Re: Am I the only DumbF^%$ Short answer to original question: No. I think it's my feeble subconscious brain telling me I needed a new battery anyway. I see kits with the 3M name on them occasionally at Wal-Mart for 6 or 7 bucks, in the automotive electric section. Here's a similar buzzer: http://www.radioshack.com/product/in...entPage=search And a some simple instructions: http://50chevy.freeservers.com/Remote_Entry.html#SIMPLE Last edited by jimfulco; 01-26-2007 at 12:57 AM.



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01-26-2007, 01:38 AM	#18
Phuloi68 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Valparaiso, In Posts: 1,114	Re: Am I the only DumbF^%$ Checked with Pickmup and he only recommends the ones he has for 67-72 trucks.Checked somemore and looks like chevy has one(ac Delco 999373). Went to get one today and they will have it in tomorrow. Looks like it is about $10. Haven't seen a picture of it so not sure what I am getting yet. After tomorrow I will post if it is what's needed for 73-87 trucks. __________________ Phuloi68 Indy survivor Norwood survivor Big Sandy survivor for those who fight for it... F R E E D O M has a price the protected will never know.

01-26-2007, 02:25 AM	#19
ghetto_superman Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 1,982	Re: Am I the only DumbF^%$ Oh. Thanks Slonaker. I am now enlightened __________________ -1947 3100 -1968 C10 -1970 K20

01-27-2007, 06:43 PM	#20
Phuloi68 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Valparaiso, In Posts: 1,114	Re: Am I the only DumbF^%$ picked up the ac delco alarm for headlights today. Looks like others that were suggested by board members. Cost $16.40. The chevy dealer was closer to me then the Napa store and they said these would work on the 81-87 trucks. It has clips to go into either type of fuse box, old style or new style. Looks alot like the one Pickmup has for the 67-72's so I figure(after seeing both) that his would also work too.. __________________ Phuloi68 Indy survivor Norwood survivor Big Sandy survivor for those who fight for it... F R E E D O M has a price the protected will never know.

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