Having sidelights come on when unlocking car. - Toyota Yaris Forums

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)

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by CTScott

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/sho...231#post702231

Eren_13 · 06-12-2013, 04:45 AM

Thanks so much :) this will keep me busy for a while!

06-03-2013, 05:16 PM	#1
Eren_13 Drives: Yaris SR '12 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: London, UK Posts: 156	Having sidelights come on when unlocking car. 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) Thanks! __________________ The forever growing to do / to buy list: FIX Projectors - FINALLY DONE! XB LED fogs - Done Lowering springs - Done MOMO Revenge Evo X - Currently selling body parts for Declare bankruptcy - Done

06-03-2013, 08:17 PM	#2
CTScott ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 09 5dr LB, 2x 08 3dr LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: USA, CT Posts: 13,460	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. __________________

06-04-2013, 07:43 AM	#5
CTScott ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 09 5dr LB, 2x 08 3dr LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: USA, CT Posts: 13,460	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. __________________

06-04-2013, 08:30 AM	#6
Eren_13 Drives: Yaris SR '12 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: London, UK Posts: 156	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. __________________ The forever growing to do / to buy list: FIX Projectors - FINALLY DONE! XB LED fogs - Done Lowering springs - Done MOMO Revenge Evo X - Currently selling body parts for Declare bankruptcy - Done

06-11-2013, 10:59 PM	#7
CTScott ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 09 5dr LB, 2x 08 3dr LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: USA, CT Posts: 13,460	I finally put together the DIY: http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/sho...231#post702231 __________________

06-04-2013, 12:39 AM	#3
japle Drives: Vitz S 2007 LB Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Posts: 131	I'd rather the sidelights come on...

06-12-2013, 04:45 AM	#8
Eren_13 Drives: Yaris SR '12 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: London, UK Posts: 156	Thanks so much :) this will keep me busy for a while! __________________ The forever growing to do / to buy list: FIX Projectors - FINALLY DONE! XB LED fogs - Done Lowering springs - Done MOMO Revenge Evo X - Currently selling body parts for Declare bankruptcy - Done

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