Few things I found out on the BRZ - extra cigarette lighter outlet

[bestwheelbase]

Originally Posted by Draco-REX

I dislike auto. People get used to it then won't think to turn them on in low visibility conditions. I don't like automated systems that can't do a task better than I.

Agree completely!

My car has the "auto" feature. I choose to turn my lights on and off every day. Just like turning the key. Part of the motoring experience.

[86design]

Originally Posted by robotvoice

The BRZ already has a 3rd brake light, it's in the rear window.

i'm talking about the JDM brake light...the one at the bottom with the reverse light...the red triangle is the JDM brake light that is active in Japan

[Draco-REX]

Originally Posted by 86design

i'm talking about the JDM brake light...the one at the bottom with the reverse light...the red triangle is the JDM brake light that is active in Japan

It's not a brake light, it's a rear fog light.

[robotvoice]

Originally Posted by 86design

i'm talking about the JDM brake light...the one at the bottom with the reverse light...the red triangle is the JDM brake light that is active in Japan

"JDM brake light" is not a thing. That red triangle is actually the rear fog light and it should not be wired to any part of your braking system. If you DO wire it correctly, put it on its own independent switch or wire it to the front fogs if you have them, then post your pictures in my Rear Fog Thread - http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4689

[sure74]

Originally Posted by Draco-REX

I dislike auto. People get used to it then won't think to turn them on in low visibility conditions. I don't like automated systems that can't do a task better than I.

Though I wonder if the timer is on the regular lights. I'll have to experiment with leaving them on...

The headlights can't just flat out turn off when the car shuts down. What if you stall while driving at night? Aside from auto headlights I have never had a car that turned off the headlights when the car shut off.

[Draco-REX]

Originally Posted by sure74

The headlights can't just flat out turn off when the car shuts down. What if you stall while driving at night? Aside from auto headlights I have never had a car that turned off the headlights when the car shut off.

If the car stalls, the key will still be in the ON position so the headlights stay on. My other Subarus all shut the lights off when the key is turned to ACC or OFF and I never had any problems. It was great because I never had to worry about running the battery dry because I forgot and left my parking lights on.

I tried the double-lock button thing mentioned earlier and it didn't work. I'll try to remember to test if the lights turn of automatically tonight.

[sure74]

Originally Posted by Draco-REX

If the car stalls, the key will still be in the ON position so the headlights stay on. My other Subarus all shut the lights off when the key is turned to ACC or OFF and I never had any problems. It was great because I never had to worry about running the battery dry because I forgot and left my parking lights on.

I tried the double-lock button thing mentioned earlier and it didn't work. I'll try to remember to test if the lights turn of automatically tonight.

I hear you about not wanting to leave the lights on but that is why I like the auto. At the same time I am glad that we have the option to override the auto lights, options are good!

Double lock is supposed to turn off the lights if they are left in the on position? If so that is pretty cool. I'll test that when I go to grab lunch later.

[Draco-REX]

Originally Posted by sure74

I hear you about not wanting to leave the lights on but that is why I like the auto. At the same time I am glad that we have the option to override the auto lights, options are good!

Double lock is supposed to turn off the lights if they are left in the on position? If so that is pretty cool. I'll test that when I go to grab lunch later.

Well it didn't on mine. But the post above said it worked on the 6AT. I have no idea why it would be different for a different transmission.

[86design]

Originally Posted by Draco-REX

It's not a brake light, it's a rear fog light.

yeah lol that's what I mean't to say...

[86design]

Originally Posted by robotvoice

"JDM brake light" is not a thing. That red triangle is actually the rear fog light and it should not be wired to any part of your braking system. If you DO wire it correctly, put it on its own independent switch or wire it to the front fogs if you have them, then post your pictures in my Rear Fog Thread - http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4689

will do....were making a "on and off" switch...

EDM/UKDM DC2 rear fog light installed on a 2005 Acura RSX - YouTube

[robotvoice]

Originally Posted by 86design

will do....were making a "on and off" switch...

EDM/UKDM DC2 rear fog light installed on a 2005 Acura RSX - YouTube

PERFECT!! That's the way to do it Make sure you post a write up with some pictures so others can wire this up properly as well!!