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Eren_13
06-03-2013, 05:16 PM
Hey everyone, as the title states I'm wondering if it's possible to have the sidelights come on when I unlock the car as the interior lights come on with my MK3? Of course if it follows suit that the interior lights switch off after a while and when the engine starts then the sides will too. Also, if it can, is it simple? Just an idea that's been rattling round my head for a while since my misery of not being able to retrofit projectors. (Not through lack of skill I may add - my oven is too small) :thumbdown:

Thanks!
CTScott
06-03-2013, 08:17 PM
If you are willing to cut and splice some wires to hook up a relay, it is doable. I recently helped a member from Europe do a similar thing, where he wanted the headlights to come on when the doors are unlocked.
japle
06-04-2013, 12:39 AM
I'd rather the sidelights come on...
Eren_13
06-04-2013, 04:08 AM
If you are willing to cut and splice some wires to hook up a relay, it is doable. I recently helped a member from Europe do a similar thing, where he wanted the headlights to come on when the doors are unlocked.

Thanks for the reply - yeah, I'm sure I'll be able to do some of that. What sort of work would it involve? I do like the idea of the headlights, is it possible to do this with the fog lamps rather than sidelights? What would be easier? Just thinking that for the purpose of finding the car in a dark car park then the fogs would be good for that.
CTScott
06-04-2013, 07:43 AM
It is no problem to switch whichever lights you would like to come on - headlights, side marker lights, or fogs. The headlight or side lights probably make more sense though, as the fogs are only visible from the front, where the other two are visible from front or rear.

I will post up a DIY on doing so.
Eren_13
06-04-2013, 08:30 AM
Very good point. OK, thanks very much :) look forward to the DIY, that'll be my project. Thanks for your help on this, much appreciated.
CTScott
06-11-2013, 10:59 PM
I finally put together the DIY: http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?p=702231#post702231
Eren_13
06-12-2013, 04:45 AM
Thanks so much :) this will keep me busy for a while!