Auto on/off headlights - Honda Pilot

lizzy40 · 11-06-2008, 10:12 PM

Does anyone know if there is a place in the bay area that can make the headlights "auto on/ auto off"? Not the dealer.... they would be too expensive but after market.

charly · 11-06-2008, 11:55 PM

You know what, I had a Mazda for a few weeks and it had auto on/off lights and I took the relays out of the headlights ,but I could not get to the root of what or where the device that made the headlights outo. anybody wanna help.

rocky · 11-07-2008, 12:06 AM

I don't know why they turn on but it happens every time I rotate that thing sticking out of the left side of the steering column.

sorry joke's over

The dealer wouldn't do anything like this as its not a Honda accessory.

charly · 11-07-2008, 12:12 AM

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Originally posted by rocky
I don't know why they turn on but it happens every time I rotate that thing sticking out of the left side of the steering column.

sorry joke's over

The dealer wouldn't do anything like this as its not a Honda accessory.

That is right they wont do a thing.

Stealer.

lizzy40 · 11-07-2008, 12:18 AM

wouldnt be interested in having the dealer do it even if they offered that anyway.... they are too expensive. Just seeing if there are any after market places that do that type of thing. It would be nice to have.

20Pilot05 · 11-11-2008, 08:59 PM

If you're handy with electronics, tapping wires, soldering and wiring relays, you can easily do it. All you need to do is wire a photocell to a relay. The photocell will control the relay (hook the photocell to a switched 12v source, otherwise your headlights will come on when the car is off) and the relay to the battery.

This way the photocell would control when the lights come on, and you can manually override with the switch.

I would probably add some diodes in to the OEM wiring to make sure that when the photocell kicks the lights on, current doesn't flow through the wiring to the switch. You may also need some resistors depending on the voltage of the photocell and the switched source you tap in to.

Anyhow, with a little knowledge, you could do it.

ED27 · 11-12-2008, 09:50 AM

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Originally posted by lizzy40
Does anyone know if there is a place in the bay area that can make the headlights "auto on/ auto off"? Not the dealer.... they would be too expensive but after market.

The place that did your Viper install should be able to do this for you. The part you'll need is the DEI 545T.

lizzy40 · 11-12-2008, 09:59 AM

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Originally posted by ED27
The place that did your Viper install should be able to do this for you. The part you'll need is the DEI 545T.

I will ask them. Thank you for the parts number. What is that part called so I know?

lizzy40 · 11-12-2008, 10:46 AM

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Originally posted by ED27
The place that did your Viper install should be able to do this for you. The part you'll need is the DEI 545T.

I looked up that part and it sounds awsome. It says it does auto on/off healights by either a photcell to sense light and automatically turn them on or off (or you can disable that)... it does DRL (or you can disable that) and there was one other thing but I forgot what that was. It sounds neat... now I just have to find someone that can install it for me.

bigdadi · 11-12-2008, 10:57 AM

http://www.team-integra.net/sections...ArticleID=1234

Note : this is NOT Pilot.

Available at Amazon $34.00 ... good review rating

http://www.amazon.com/Directed-Elect..._tdp_sv_edpp_i

Odyssey Insalled

http://www.odyclub.com/forums/showth...?threadid=1750
Here is the link where he purchased it:
http://www.autopreservers.com/security/acc/545t.htm
Total cost: $42 + $5 = $47.

Photocell turn on/off headlights (overide switch)
Wiper action turn on/off headlights (can disable)
Can use as Daytime Running Lights (can disable)

lizzy40 · 11-12-2008, 11:01 AM

Oh just remembered the third thing it does.... it can automatically turn on your headlights when you windshield wipers are turned on and anyone that lives in California knows that it is law now that when you have to use your windshield wipers in the rain you have to have your headlights on too or you can get a ticket.

lizzy40 · 11-12-2008, 11:04 AM

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Originally posted by bigdadi
http://www.team-integra.net/sections...ArticleID=1234

Thank you for the place to buy it..... Yeah they say to put the photo cell right in the corner of the windshield on the dash like that to sense the light good. Now I just gotta find a place near Hayward, CA where I live to do the install for me. Too many wires for me to attempt, ha,ha.... anyone know places around here that do that?

Note : this is NOT Pilot.

Available at Amazon $34.00 ... good review rating

http://www.amazon.com/Directed-Elect..._tdp_sv_edpp_i

Odyssey Insalled

http://www.odyclub.com/forums/showth...?threadid=1750

humanoid · 11-12-2008, 12:37 PM

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Originally posted by lizzy40
anyone that lives in California knows that it is law now that when you have to use your windshield wipers in the rain you have to have your headlights on too or you can get a ticket.

Really? First I've heard of it.

malmon · 11-12-2008, 02:26 PM

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Originally posted by humanoid

Really? First I've heard of it.

I saw it on the evening news, from last year or 2 years back. It is now required for CA drivers to turn on their headlights when the condition calls for using windshield wipers, whether rain, fog or mist.

lizzy40 · 11-12-2008, 02:46 PM

I just called the place that did my viper alarm and they will install it for $225. Woo Hoo

11-06-2008, 10:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
lizzy40 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hayward, CA. Posts: 229 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Auto on/off headlights Does anyone know if there is a place in the bay area that can make the headlights "auto on/ auto off"? Not the dealer.... they would be too expensive but after market. __________________ 2007 Honda Pilot LX, Billet Silver (metalic), Tinted windows, rear splash gaurds, roof rack/cross bars, weathertech floor liners and bug deflector, pioneer stereo with Ipod cable in glove compartment-AVI midrange front speakers with 2 inch tweeters and JL coaxial speakers in the rear-JL 2 channel amp and a JL 4 channel crossover amp-12 inch JL subwofer, crago tray, cargo net, Tralier Hitch, viper alarm with two way remote and remote start, Light sensored auto on & off headlights with auto on when windshield wipers are used. 2007 Honda Pilot, LX, 2WD 2001 Hyundai Elantra 1998 Honda Civic, Hatchback

11-06-2008, 11:55 PM	#2 (permalink)
charly Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bay Area, California. Posts: 532 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	You know what, I had a Mazda for a few weeks and it had auto on/off lights and I took the relays out of the headlights ,but I could not get to the root of what or where the device that made the headlights outo. anybody wanna help. __________________ "Sogood" HONDA PILOT LX "07 Upgraded my sound system 100%,with Polks comp-speakers,2 15"L7's and ZX2500.1, ZX850.4. Got two Kinetik batteries and a digital Volt meter made by Stinger (which doesn't work well). 3" HID's kits 6000k, lowbeams, Oem fog lights and,aftermarket foglights. OEM foglight install by me,cross bars.Limo Tint windows, splash guards,steering wheel protector..Etc,etc,etc.

11-07-2008, 12:06 AM	#3 (permalink)
rocky Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Red Sox Nation Posts: 7,168 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I don't know why they turn on but it happens every time I rotate that thing sticking out of the left side of the steering column. sorry joke's over The dealer wouldn't do anything like this as its not a Honda accessory. __________________ https://www.facebook.com/pages/Chris...19131498101662

11-07-2008, 12:18 AM	#5 (permalink)
lizzy40 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hayward, CA. Posts: 229 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	wouldnt be interested in having the dealer do it even if they offered that anyway.... they are too expensive. Just seeing if there are any after market places that do that type of thing. It would be nice to have. __________________ 2007 Honda Pilot LX, Billet Silver (metalic), Tinted windows, rear splash gaurds, roof rack/cross bars, weathertech floor liners and bug deflector, pioneer stereo with Ipod cable in glove compartment-AVI midrange front speakers with 2 inch tweeters and JL coaxial speakers in the rear-JL 2 channel amp and a JL 4 channel crossover amp-12 inch JL subwofer, crago tray, cargo net, Tralier Hitch, viper alarm with two way remote and remote start, Light sensored auto on & off headlights with auto on when windshield wipers are used. 2007 Honda Pilot, LX, 2WD 2001 Hyundai Elantra 1998 Honda Civic, Hatchback

11-12-2008, 10:57 AM	#10 (permalink)
bigdadi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Boston Posts: 600 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	DEI 545T installed w/PIC http://www.team-integra.net/sections...ArticleID=1234 Note : this is NOT Pilot. Available at Amazon $34.00 ... good review rating http://www.amazon.com/Directed-Elect..._tdp_sv_edpp_i Odyssey Insalled http://www.odyclub.com/forums/showth...?threadid=1750 Here is the link where he purchased it: http://www.autopreservers.com/security/acc/545t.htm Total cost: $42 + $5 = $47. Photocell turn on/off headlights (overide switch) Wiper action turn on/off headlights (can disable) Can use as Daytime Running Lights (can disable) __________________ BigD 08 VP AWD, AVS window deflectors, Grilletech grille insert & pillar chrome plates, Tomtom GPS, Huskies All Weather Mats & cargo trays.

11-11-2008, 08:59 PM	#6 (permalink)
20Pilot05 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Salem, Oregon Posts: 10 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	If you're handy with electronics, tapping wires, soldering and wiring relays, you can easily do it. All you need to do is wire a photocell to a relay. The photocell will control the relay (hook the photocell to a switched 12v source, otherwise your headlights will come on when the car is off) and the relay to the battery. This way the photocell would control when the lights come on, and you can manually override with the switch. I would probably add some diodes in to the OEM wiring to make sure that when the photocell kicks the lights on, current doesn't flow through the wiring to the switch. You may also need some resistors depending on the voltage of the photocell and the switched source you tap in to. Anyhow, with a little knowledge, you could do it.

11-12-2008, 11:01 AM	#11 (permalink)
lizzy40 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hayward, CA. Posts: 229 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Oh just remembered the third thing it does.... it can automatically turn on your headlights when you windshield wipers are turned on and anyone that lives in California knows that it is law now that when you have to use your windshield wipers in the rain you have to have your headlights on too or you can get a ticket. __________________ 2007 Honda Pilot LX, Billet Silver (metalic), Tinted windows, rear splash gaurds, roof rack/cross bars, weathertech floor liners and bug deflector, pioneer stereo with Ipod cable in glove compartment-AVI midrange front speakers with 2 inch tweeters and JL coaxial speakers in the rear-JL 2 channel amp and a JL 4 channel crossover amp-12 inch JL subwofer, crago tray, cargo net, Tralier Hitch, viper alarm with two way remote and remote start, Light sensored auto on & off headlights with auto on when windshield wipers are used. 2007 Honda Pilot, LX, 2WD 2001 Hyundai Elantra 1998 Honda Civic, Hatchback

11-12-2008, 02:46 PM	#15 (permalink)
lizzy40 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hayward, CA. Posts: 229 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I just called the place that did my viper alarm and they will install it for $225. Woo Hoo __________________ 2007 Honda Pilot LX, Billet Silver (metalic), Tinted windows, rear splash gaurds, roof rack/cross bars, weathertech floor liners and bug deflector, pioneer stereo with Ipod cable in glove compartment-AVI midrange front speakers with 2 inch tweeters and JL coaxial speakers in the rear-JL 2 channel amp and a JL 4 channel crossover amp-12 inch JL subwofer, crago tray, cargo net, Tralier Hitch, viper alarm with two way remote and remote start, Light sensored auto on & off headlights with auto on when windshield wipers are used. 2007 Honda Pilot, LX, 2WD 2001 Hyundai Elantra 1998 Honda Civic, Hatchback

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