Miata Mailing List: January 1996, Message #256
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   From: "Edgar Greg" 
Subject: RE: Better Light Minder . . .
   Date: Fri, 5 Jan 1996 10:56:52 -0500

Keith,

This is freeware.  If it helps anyone, use it.  The same diode as the
headlight mod is fine, the current is low, and almost any diode would work. 
The wire is actually soldered to one end of the diode.  Due to the location
under the dash of the two connectors, the wire is needed to reach the second
connector.  I installed a diode with the band side wedged into the key
reminder switch pin of the existing buzzer (Blu/Yel wire at F-57) and the wire
(other side of diode) wedged into the red/blk wire of the fog light connector
(I-03).  Spade lugs were added to the diode and wire ends to improve the
connection integrity at the connectors.  I also enclosed the diode/wire
assembly in heatshrink tubing for protection from shorting.  Electrical tape
could be used for this task.

All of this is from memory (which is not very good).  I will be out of pocket
for about a week.  I will visually verify the above when I return.  I will
even try to write up a more detailed (with diagrams?) description of the mod
for general consumption.  If you have any difficulty or questions, E-mail me
which will remind me to get off my duff and get it done!

Regards,
Greg Edgar


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From: Keith Tanner on Thu, Jan 4, 1996 9:53 PM
Subject: Re: Better Light Minder . . .

What's the diode (size, etc)?
The same as the headlight one?  Why the wire and diode?  Wouldn't the wire
nullify the effect of the diode?

Keith Tanner