My headlight reminder buzzer - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

glock35ipsc · 02-07-2010, 04:07 PM

While I was doing some adjustments to my gas pedal today, I took a pic and a video of the one I made. I figured after our discussion about buzzers, some of you might want to see this in action.

It is a simple piezo buzzer from Radio Shack, p/n 273-059, $3.49

and a basic Bosch 30A relay. Here is the wiring diagram used:

I mounted it right above the drivers side kick panel. The buzzer is stuck to the relay with some 3M double sided adhesive tape:

Here it is in action:

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glock35ipsc · 02-07-2010, 04:08 PM

Wow, it sounds really loud in the video, but it's not as ear piercing as it sounds!

It's about as loud as any other reminder buzzer.

Driveway Dreams · 02-07-2010, 04:28 PM

You sir, are a genius! Fred really is going to be the bionic truck!

glock35ipsc · 02-07-2010, 04:36 PM

Lol! This one wasn't my idea, I found that schematic while searching for the right kind of buzzer to use.

Driveway Dreams · 02-07-2010, 04:42 PM

Oh, well then...forget I ever said that.

Big Port Jimmy 6 · 02-07-2010, 05:19 PM

I need one I keep leaving the lights on. I wonder if you could use the buzzer out of a later gm like an S truck? Jay

ont_guy_38 · 02-07-2010, 05:50 PM

I think i bought mine from radio shack too and there is a place right on the fuse box to plug it in and it buzzes when you turn off the key and the lights are stil on

nutsforchevys · 02-07-2010, 07:31 PM

my problem is I forget to turn them on. After driving my new chevy (automatic lights) LOL!

glock35ipsc · 02-07-2010, 11:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ont_guy_38

I think i bought mine from radio shack too and there is a place right on the fuse box to plug it in and it buzzes when you turn off the key and the lights are stil on

Sweet! Could you post a pic of your fuse box to see where that plugs in to? My fuse box is out of an 87, so it's probably different than yours.

Sooner84 · 02-07-2010, 11:22 PM

Thats what i need! forgot to turn my lights off when i got to school once, luckily someone told the office and they came on the intercom..

glock35ipsc · 02-07-2010, 11:24 PM

It's cheap and really easy to do. An if there is a spot on all 73-87 fuse blocks like ont_guy_38 mentioned, that makes it even easier!

Driveway Dreams · 02-07-2010, 11:43 PM

Dang, maybe my Honda (200k mile, $50 purchase, $500 total investment) has a spot for one. That would be helpful, since I tend to leave those ones on.

Sorry, had to defend my Honda there.

68Timber · 02-08-2010, 10:33 AM

I got mine from JC Whitney for $5 or so, it was a simple two-wire hook up.

glock35ipsc · 02-08-2010, 10:47 AM

They have gone up considerably since then it looks like Bruiser. The only one I can find from JCWhitney is $14.99, and with shipping it comes to $21.98!!

02-07-2010, 04:08 PM	#2
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,684	Re: My headlight reminder buzzer Wow, it sounds really loud in the video, but it's not as ear piercing as it sounds! It's about as loud as any other reminder buzzer. __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

02-07-2010, 04:28 PM	#3
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: My headlight reminder buzzer You sir, are a genius! Fred really is going to be the bionic truck! __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here.

02-07-2010, 04:36 PM	#4
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,684	Re: My headlight reminder buzzer Lol! This one wasn't my idea, I found that schematic while searching for the right kind of buzzer to use. __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

02-07-2010, 04:42 PM	#5
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: My headlight reminder buzzer Oh, well then...forget I ever said that. __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here.

02-07-2010, 05:19 PM	#6
Big Port Jimmy 6 Addicted to Rust Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Abbeville SC Posts: 1,030	Re: My headlight reminder buzzer I need one I keep leaving the lights on. I wonder if you could use the buzzer out of a later gm like an S truck? Jay __________________ Current trucks: (48 GMC100 320 inliner) Gone (48 Suburban in pieces) Sold 87 GMC CCSB 5.3 4l60E Daily Driver ECTA National record holder XO/PP We never really grow up, we just learn how to act in public.

02-07-2010, 05:50 PM	#7
ont_guy_38 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 1,006	Re: My headlight reminder buzzer I think i bought mine from radio shack too and there is a place right on the fuse box to plug it in and it buzzes when you turn off the key and the lights are stil on

02-07-2010, 07:31 PM	#8
nutsforchevys Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Stephenville, Texas Posts: 420	Re: My headlight reminder buzzer my problem is I forget to turn them on. After driving my new chevy (automatic lights) LOL! __________________ 72 Super Cheyenne lwb 4X4 Ocra / White 88 Chevy 1 ton Dumptruck 88 Chevy 1ton Flat bed 4X4 white

02-07-2010, 11:22 PM	#10
Sooner84 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Moore, Oklahoma Posts: 379	Re: My headlight reminder buzzer Thats what i need! forgot to turn my lights off when i got to school once, luckily someone told the office and they came on the intercom.. __________________ 1984 chevy swb(1st truck, sold..) 2001 RCSB silverado, 5.3 with a little extra 2004 ECSB Silverado LT, 5.3 cam & bolt ons, 4l60e shift kit/stall, g80 & 3.73s My first (1984 c10) Build

02-07-2010, 11:24 PM	#11
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,684	Re: My headlight reminder buzzer It's cheap and really easy to do. An if there is a spot on all 73-87 fuse blocks like ont_guy_38 mentioned, that makes it even easier! __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

02-07-2010, 11:43 PM	#12
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: My headlight reminder buzzer Dang, maybe my Honda (200k mile, $50 purchase, $500 total investment) has a spot for one. That would be helpful, since I tend to leave those ones on. Sorry, had to defend my Honda there. __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here. Last edited by Driveway Dreams; 02-07-2010 at 11:47 PM.

02-08-2010, 10:33 AM	#13
68Timber I know the pieces fit Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: MONTGOMERY, AL Posts: 5,523	Re: My headlight reminder buzzer I got mine from JC Whitney for $5 or so, it was a simple two-wire hook up. __________________ John 79 2wd Blazer (Bruiser) 85 M1009 Blazer (Sarge) build 74 Honda Z50 build

02-08-2010, 10:47 AM	#14
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,684	Re: My headlight reminder buzzer They have gone up considerably since then it looks like Bruiser. The only one I can find from JCWhitney is $14.99, and with shipping it comes to $21.98!! __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE



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