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Subject:Re: Use for the key left in buzzer
From:David Beierl
Date:Wed, 9 Sep 2009 12:42:40 -0400

At 11:55 AM 9/9/2009, Rocket J Squirrel wrote:
>Just out of curiosity, can this be done w/o removing the dash? The buzzer
>wiring (my socket is empty, have to get a new buzzer) is accessible behind
>the fuse panel, and the headlight switch up in the instrument panel pod.
>I'm wondering if the blue/white headlight wire is also within reach behind
>the fuse panel.

I'm certain it can.  Incidentally, any small buzzer with a diode in
series can be clipped to a running-light circuit and most any circuit
that goes hot when you turn the key on -- it will back-feed to ground
through the circuit components.  Radio Shack has one for USD3.50 that
has a nice low tone and doesn't need a diode.  Mounts to the side of
the fuse/relay panel with a little bit of double-sticky, may even
come with it attached.  Lasts forever.

Mini 12VDC Electric Buzzer
Model: 273-055  |  Catalog #: 273-055

With a buzzer tone of 300-500Hz, this electric buzzer is ideal for
small audio alerts and various el...
<http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2102817&tab=summary>

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