Thread: Disco 1 flat battery warning buzzer

If you dont mind,would you be able to post up the finished result.I havent flattened my battery like that yet but im sure the day will come.
Cheers

Chris

No worries, will do Chris.

My '95 D1 beeps at me if I leave the lights on.....
... but, not until I open the door. I thought it was standard


I guess that a buzzer that picks up power from the lighting circuit, but doesn't get a earth until the door is opened (through the door switch) would do it. You'd probably need a diode inline or something else that someone else will point out

Stevo

The later ones have it factory, you might be able to find out if there is a complete loom etc that you can just retrofit from a wreck. The lights chime is great but the key in ignition with door open drives me nuts, I don't know if the two can be separated (but I'm going off on a tangent here and bordering a hijack).

So, constructive offer; I'm not a sparky but I think you'll need two opposing +ve sources from the light circuit and the ignition, to the chime, with a diode between the ignition and the chime. Does that ring any bells? (excuse the pun).

It does Dan, thanks. I definitely remember wiring in a diode. I'll work it out and post pictures and details after. I only want it to buzz for the lights as the door open one with ignition key in really gives me the irrits ! Did I mention I'm getting old and grumpy ?

It's all part of the MFU's (Mult Function Unit) job. I'm not sure on how you could wire in one to a vehicle that doesn't have an MFU though.

Perhaps an aftermarket product is available off the shelf?

Jaycar have a kit....don't know how much soldering is required or how it fits.

Jaycar Electronics