Automatic headlamps off when leaving vehicle

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Accessories & Modifications' started by Darren Reynolds, Jan 22, 2008.

  1. Darren Reynolds

    Darren Reynolds New Member

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    I love my 06 UK T Spirit to bits, but twice now I have had to call the rescue company because I left the lights on all day and drained the battery. I can't believe a car of this calibre doesn't shut them off automatically.

    Does anyone know of an aftermarket modification I can buy to fix the problem?
     
    #1 Darren Reynolds, Jan 22, 2008
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    mine turn off when I turn the vehicle off and exit the car...
     
    #2 dculber, Jan 22, 2008
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    qbee42 My other car is a boat

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    The U.S. Prius turns off the headlamps when the driver's door is opened, assuming the car is turned off first. You can bypass this in a few ways: 1) Turning the headlamps on after the driver's door is open, 2) Opening the driver's door while the car is still running, and 3) Exiting through another door.

    Tom
     
    #3 qbee42, Jan 22, 2008
  4. Darren Reynolds

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    Are you suggesting I could buy spare parts from the US vehicle and fit them to my UK model? Any suggestions as to what parts I need (part numbers etc) and where I can order them?

    Cheers
    Darren
     
    #4 Darren Reynolds, Jan 22, 2008
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    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    Interesting. The UK Prius doesn't have auto-off?

    In Canada, we have full automatic headlights. In the US, it's AUTO-OFF only.
     
    #5 Tideland Prius, Jan 22, 2008
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    qbee42 My other car is a boat

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    No, I was only stating how my Prius works. The comment about being a U.S. model is a disclaimer, saying I have no idea what is standard in the U.K.

    Tom
     
    #6 qbee42, Jan 23, 2008
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