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Time delay auto-off headlights

Berkel

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Hey guys, just seeing if anyone could shed some light on this!

What I want to do.. is wire something that allows me to leave the headlights switched on, but have them shut off 20 seconds after I turn off the ignition.

I've always wanted that "courtesy light" as you're walking away from the car.. plus I have a remote start for the SVT, so I think it'd be cool to start the car up and have the lights turn on as well (since they'd already be switched "ON")

Would this be hard to do? I'm not good with relays.. but I figured the ignition would be connected to a relay, and when ignition cuts, it activates the timer, and then breaks the circuit for the lights after the time elapses.

:shrug:

FYI I know there's "auto on/off" headlight kits, but I don't want the light sensors and everything. I just want them to turn off automatically if I leave them on.
 
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