Install Homing Lights

Stef · 1st November 2006, 19:35

This guide explains how to install homing lights, using a connection between interiour lights and positioning lights.
This results in turning ON / OFF the positioning lights using remote.
The remote goes 50m or more so...
It works great! (in these dark winter days)
For the UK , you could get the parts from Maplin or CPC (I gues)
Otherwise I could help with the parts.
WARNING: You need some electric skills (sorry)

JPDirect · 1st November 2006, 19:46

Stef you are a God!

But for the life of me, I have absolutely NO idea what on earth you're on about. I wish I could do that - but there is no way in hell I would even consider doing that. I wouldn't even know where to start!

Can't I just open the door, press the brake pedal twice, switch on the headlights, shut the door, turn on the radio, open the window and pray it works?!?!?

Stef · 1st November 2006, 20:30

Thanks JP,
Anyhow, I see you got the foot lights, so the wiring is allready available...
Now you need the skills (or have somebody available with skills...).

WoolyCiv · 1st November 2006, 22:25

Thanks for the info Stef, will get the bits together (possibly already lying around in garage) and give it a go.

Stef · 1st November 2006, 22:48

May the force be with you, WoolyCiv

Fedorov · 1st November 2006, 23:53

Wow Stef, impressive work there, wish myself and probably many others understood it though

Miggins · 2nd November 2006, 14:47

Stef,
Interesting - might give this a go. Do wonder if there is a legal issue (not expected but you never know)?

Also congratulations on a well put together document - My next How To will be in Adobe format, far easier to compile offline and post (as well as email/print).

Stef · 2nd November 2006, 18:59

I see no legal issue to hominglights, lots of cars have them..
Only legal issue is that you are not alowed to drive using positioning lights only.

Stef · 18th November 2006, 17:15

One extra tip,
If you have the floorlights, you also can connect to the floorlights controller box conector inside this box. That way no need to cut any wire at all.
For guys from Belgium (or anyone else that want to make the trip) bring me the box, I modify it, install the box. And you got homing lights. Simple as that.
This is how the box look like. If you installed the floorlights you know it is located just under the steering column.

IWANTACIVIC · 19th November 2006, 06:19

intersting idea but what are homing lights ? does you mean like see me home headlights ?

Glass Spider · 19th November 2006, 12:13

think of them as using your positioning lights as a torch, they light up the way as you stumble up the driveway to your front door, linked to the interior lights that come on when you use the key fob or open/close the door

Stef · 19th November 2006, 18:07

Indeed Glass Spider, is there a better name?
They also call them coming home lights or follow me home lights...
Another tip;
1- Close the door
2- Press "unlock button"
Then the lights will stay on, after about half a minute, the car closes itself and the lights go off.

P@tje · 7th February 2007, 20:31

the better name is "follow me home" lights

P@tje · 7th February 2007, 20:32

Yes "follow me home" is the name that IMO is most clear

necromant · 10th February 2007, 12:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stef

One extra tip,
If you have the floorlights, you also can connect to the floorlights controller box conector inside this box. That way no need to cut any wire at all.
For guys from Belgium (or anyone else that want to make the trip) bring me the box, I modify it, install the box. And you got homing lights. Simple as that.
This is how the box look like. If you installed the floorlights you know it is located just under the steering column.

hey, where in belgium are you from? i'm from eupen... (east-belgium, german speaking community

)

Stef · 11th February 2007, 17:28

Hi Necromant, I am from the other side of the country in Geraardsbergen. I think about 250Km from where you are.

ukpm · 10th October 2007, 20:58

Great guide - not too scary a procedure either. Just need to round up the bits really. I think your recommendation for getting the footwell lighting first should be taken seriously, as it makes this mod really easy.

It'd be more of a feat to set them up as they would have been if they were a factory option - with the lights only coming on once the dusk sensor reports that it was getting dark. Audi/VW cars do this. They also turn off when the key is turned to position 2.

Stef · 13th October 2007, 17:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by ukpm

Great guide - not too scary a procedure either. Just need to round up the bits really. I think your recommendation for getting the footwell lighting first should be taken seriously, as it makes this mod really easy.

It'd be more of a feat to set them up as they would have been if they were a factory option - with the lights only coming on once the dusk sensor reports that it was getting dark. Audi/VW cars do this. They also turn off when the key is turned to position 2.

Indeed, getting the footwell light makes things easy.
I realy see no downside that the lights also come on during daytime, there is no problem at all for the battery.
An other good thing is to upgrade the front positioning lights (high bright LED's or halogen 5W bulbs).

Greedy · 12th February 2008, 13:30

Stef

Just seen this on the back of your floor lighting thread which I am planning to install on my Accord (no doubt the Wire Harness will be somewhat different).

I have an idea to use your welcome home light circuit but to feed super bright LED's mounted in to the underside of the door mirror. I just need to confirm the waterproof connectoin to the LED in the Mirror with enough space.

robbo51 · 12th February 2008, 13:42

They arnt going to work with Auto lights are they?

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JPDirect Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 1st October 2006 Location: London Posts: 172 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Stef you are a God! But for the life of me, I have absolutely NO idea what on earth you're on about. I wish I could do that - but there is no way in hell I would even consider doing that. I wouldn't even know where to start! Can't I just open the door, press the brake pedal twice, switch on the headlights, shut the door, turn on the radio, open the window and pray it works?!?!?

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Stef Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 14th October 2006 Location: Belgium Posts: 386 Thanks: 5 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	Thanks JP, Anyhow, I see you got the foot lights, so the wiring is allready available... Now you need the skills (or have somebody available with skills...).

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Stef Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 14th October 2006 Location: Belgium Posts: 386 Thanks: 5 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	I see no legal issue to hominglights, lots of cars have them.. Only legal issue is that you are not alowed to drive using positioning lights only.

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IWANTACIVIC Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 16th September 2006 Location: LINCS UK Posts: 658 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	intersting idea but what are homing lights ? does you mean like see me home headlights ?

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Glass Spider Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 15th June 2006 Location: London Posts: 311 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	think of them as using your positioning lights as a torch, they light up the way as you stumble up the driveway to your front door, linked to the interior lights that come on when you use the key fob or open/close the door

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Stef Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 14th October 2006 Location: Belgium Posts: 386 Thanks: 5 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	Indeed Glass Spider, is there a better name? They also call them coming home lights or follow me home lights... Another tip; 1- Close the door 2- Press "unlock button" Then the lights will stay on, after about half a minute, the car closes itself and the lights go off.

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P@tje Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 19th November 2006 Location: Netherlands Posts: 185 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	the better name is "follow me home" lights

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Stef Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 14th October 2006 Location: Belgium Posts: 386 Thanks: 5 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	Hi Necromant, I am from the other side of the country in Geraardsbergen. I think about 250Km from where you are.

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ukpm Wheelnut Join Date: 17th April 2007 Location: Holywood, Co. Down Posts: 93 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Great guide - not too scary a procedure either. Just need to round up the bits really. I think your recommendation for getting the footwell lighting first should be taken seriously, as it makes this mod really easy. It'd be more of a feat to set them up as they would have been if they were a factory option - with the lights only coming on once the dusk sensor reports that it was getting dark. Audi/VW cars do this. They also turn off when the key is turned to position 2.

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Greedy Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 29th June 2007 Location: Swindon Posts: 219 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	Stef Just seen this on the back of your floor lighting thread which I am planning to install on my Accord (no doubt the Wire Harness will be somewhat different). I have an idea to use your welcome home light circuit but to feed super bright LED's mounted in to the underside of the door mirror. I just need to confirm the waterproof connectoin to the LED in the Mirror with enough space.

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