Headlights on when car unlocked

[skerik]

I've searched the forums, but couldn't find anything (then again, I wasn't sure exactly what to search for other than "headlights unlock". Is it possible to do so? Because it would be handy for when I leave work at night so I can see where I'm walking etc.

Autobarn's website is useless as the product range is unavailable (has been for quite some time) and because I'm not entirely sure what I should be searching for, I haven't checked Repco, Jaycar or Supercheaps websites. Can someone here give me the correct name for such a kit? and where would I find one?


Thanks in advance.

[acarmody]

Doesn't your car have an Auto setting on the headlight control? My VX Berlina, the headlights come on when I press unlock, they turn off after a while but I just press unlock again and they come back on again.

[hwy747]

Doesn't your car have an Auto setting on the headlight control? My VX Berlina, the headlights come on when I press unlock, they turn off after a while but I just press unlock again and they come back on again.

That was only in the VXII onwards (or VT Calais)

I haven't heard of a kit that you can get to do that, but I could be wrong.

[acarmody]

Maybe get your hands on a VT Calais BCM, and headlight switch.

[skerik]

The newer series had that feature. Might just go to autobarn and ask them. Or even Jaycar

[GILLO]

Yeah your after auto headlights mate.

Does anyone know if the VT berlina have the same BCM as a vt Calais? I would like the auto headlights working on my car. I'm hoping all i need is a new headlight switch

[skerik]

Yeah your after auto headlights mate.

Does anyone know if the VT berlina have the same BCM as a vt Calais? I would like the auto headlights working on my car. I'm hoping all i need is a new headlight switch

Auto headlights? Similar to say the VY where the lights will turn on when it gets darker? or is it a kit / relay type of thing?

[GILLO]

Auto headlights? Similar to say the VY where the lights will turn on when it gets darker? or is it a kit / relay type of thing?

Yeah like vy's vz's etc, some vx and vt's had them. There is some kind of light sensor somewhere that is linked to the bcm which is linked to the auto selection on the headlight switch.

[skerik]

Approach lighting is what it's called.

Would I need a different BCM to enable it? or is there something simpler? I have a VT Acclaim 98-99 (can't remember exact year off the top of my head)

[accentstencil]

If you are getting an after market kit then you will not need to upgrade your BCM.

[skerik]

If you are getting an after market kit then you will not need to upgrade your BCM.

Problem is finding an aftermarket kit. Do they even exist? Cause I couldn't find any info on google

[JuzAndBec]

I'm quite sure I have seen them in autobarn and have read about them in a jaycar mag. Check out those 2.

[skerik]

I've been to autobarn. They didn't have a clue about how to do it, they rang another autobarn for me & they didn't have a clue either. They suggested I ask my holden dealer about it

[SweetWagon]

Just replying from a post in another thread...

Just went to supercheap and had a look. Not what I was after. It turned the headlights on whn it got dark & off when it's light.

I want headlights to come on when my car is unlocked. I guess I'll just go to Holden and find out from them

You only want the headlights to come on when unlocked at night right?

I bought that kit a year back now for my old vn so i'm fairly familiar with it, I'm not sure with the VX but when you unlock the car does the interior light come on? If so you could wire the power for that headlight box into the interior light circuit, and the sensor will only activate the lights at night, when the interior light is activated.
Cheers

[skerik]

Yes. So when the car is unlocked, the headlights come on. and I suppose the light sensor option wouldn't hurt either.

If it were as simple as buying something that just bolts on, or just buying an "auto" switch off ebay, then I'd be set.

[bnghardy]

Hi guys how does one stop the lights comming on when the key is turrned to on, even when the light swtich is off my ride is VT acclaim wagon.
Brian

[WAGON MAN]

Hi guys how does one stop the lights comming on when the key is turrned to on, even when the light swtich is off my ride is VT acclaim wagon.
Brian

Brian, you have the T-82 option.

Here are the instructions to remove it.

VX Headlights

[skerik]

I was just doing a bit of reading and came across the functions of the BCM in my vehicle, which include:

low series bcm
central door locking system
boot release
theft deterent system
heated rear window control
power window system
engine cooling fan/low speed control
automatic light control
wiper system
dome lamp delay control
air conditioning interface
cruise control interface
srs deployment vehicle shutdown


high series bcm
central door locking system
theft deterrent system
entry deterrent system
power window system
engine cooling fan/low speed control
automatic light control/automatic light off(without twilight sentinel)
automatic light control/automatic light on and off (with twilight sentinel)
road speed dependent variable dwell wiper system
speed sensitive power steering
power antenna control
dome lamp delay controls
instrument dimming controls
rear lamp failure warning system
cruise control interface
priority key system
srs deployment vehicle shutdown

From the looks of it, I need a high level BCM & a Auto Headlight switch.

Now, I can get my hands on a high level BCM, but it's not as simple as plug & play is it? Do Holden need my $$$ to re-program it?

[accentstencil]

The BCM needs to be linked to the ECU before the car will start, so yes, $$$ to Holden. You will also need the key remote that goes with the BCM.

[LthlThrt]

Originally Posted by minitsbay
low series bcm
central door locking system
boot release
theft deterent system
heated rear window control
power window system
engine cooling fan/low speed control
automatic light control
wiper system
dome lamp delay control
air conditioning interface
cruise control interface
srs deployment vehicle shutdown


high series bcm
central door locking system
theft deterrent system
entry deterrent system
power window system
engine cooling fan/low speed control
automatic light control/automatic light off(without twilight sentinel)
automatic light control/automatic light on and off (with twilight sentinel)
road speed dependent variable dwell wiper system
speed sensitive power steering
power antenna control
dome lamp delay controls
instrument dimming controls
rear lamp failure warning system
cruise control interface
priority key system
srs deployment vehicle shutdown

hi there guys i wasafter this kind of thing to, my bcm has half of the things list on the high bcm that arent on the low bcm. so would i have a medium bcm?

[skerik]

Any ideas what to ask for when I go into my holden dealer?

Just ask them to install it & program it? Also anyone know what the cost of a new BCM is?

[LthlThrt]

itrs about 200$ i went and asked them the other day, i was just a bit curious

[lufkin]

i have a series 1 vt calais, and dont have the approach light feature, how would i go about setting this up, someone mentioned, interior light, how would i go about doing this if its my only option