[GT182]

Yes Rick, the mod will turn on the pk lights with the headlights ONLY when you pull the switch ALL the way out.

When just turn on the Pk lights with the first pull of the switch as you do now in park mode for running lights... no headlights will come on.

[Old Goat 67]

To make that a little clearer Gary, let's say the Park lights in front are on in either position of the headlight switch, just the same as the rear tail lights. The headlights function normally.

This has gotten me to thinking about how to go one step further with a relay to feed the front Park lights to make them become daytime running lights also.....
Been thinking about that before. I like that feature on the newer vehicles. Gonna be easy.

Rick, maybe that's the mod we really want. All we need to do is remove the Purple from the switch altogether and have it fed by a relay controlled by the Ignition lead. Probably don't even need a relay, but I'm thinking why not keep that extra current flow out of the old Ignition switch and just have a separately fused Ign source for DRL's and other accessory's. DRL's and NRL's!
Bad part of doing what you do is that the rear tails are on during the day, and folks behind you may not see the brake light application fast enough to give them that split second to keep from hitting your classic.

Charles

[GT182]

Not to crush anyone's Wheaties but...... I'm a firm believer that if you have running lights up front, of any kind, you should also have the tail lights on too. For saftey if nothing else. And I think we talked about that Charles. I've seen too many idiots, and I'm not saying anyone here is. But, driving in the rain, snow and fog with only the front running lights on and no lights on the rear, to me is just plain stupid and dangerous as all h3ll. I can't believe how many here in DE drive around with only running lights on and no tail lights when it's still dark in the morning.

I drive around alot with parking lights on for running lights, but I also know the tail lights are on with them.

The car companies should have figured that little blunder out years ago. Think of the one behind you. I don't think this is a good idea unless the tail lights are on too. But maybe that's included too with the relay?

Just my .

[Old Goat 67]

Can't understand why they would do that, because then they cannot see their gauges! I'm sure there is a law about dusk to dawn. We have a law here that states that if you need the wipers on, you had better have your headlights on also. Maybe we should go one step further and put in a light sensor on top of the dash, also.

What I was talking about was DRL's in the front like the newer vehicles have, to let oncoming drivers know who has an engine running and able to maneuver into your zone. Tail lights on in the daytime is to me a detriment for safety, especially in the bright sunlight. JMO.

Charles

[GT182]

I see your point Charles.

As to dusk to dawn law, yes there is one. But do you really think these idiots give a chit? LOL Cops don't even care anymore. Just like signal lights.. they can't seem to use them either. Too busy yakin on that cell phone to pay attention.

[Old Goat 67]

Sound's like what you guys need is Gomer Pyle to do some "CITIZEN'S ARREST!" thingy's.

[Lemans64]

Thanks for that info guys, I like the idea of the drl relay as well. Got me thinkin now, Can't ya smell the smoke, LOL.

Rick

[27jalopy]

Originally Posted by Old Goat 67

Sound's like what you guys need is Gomer Pyle to do some "CITIZEN'S ARREST!" thingy's.

Citizens Uh-ray-est! Citizens Uh-ray-est!

I was just spouting my weak impersonation of Gomer at work yesterday, hollering that phrase to my coworkers. They all looked at me like I was crazy...