Too bad we can't just have if wired to have the stereo start playing a "Red
Alert" klaxon
over the stereo....

Steven
91 Westy

On Tue, Feb 18, 2014 at 1:13 PM, Neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi all.
>
> The list server appears to be down and i don't recall this being
> suggested (but I bet it has).
>
> A recent chat about high powered stereo systems got me thinking. If
> one is listening to the stereo, can't hear the engine, isn't pay
> attention to warning lights, if something goes wrong with the engine,
> (or other parts) excessive engine damage may result.
>
> Thought: connect the coil of an 87- 87a relay to coolant and oil
> pressure warning systems and relay switch to stereo positive power. As
> a warning system is activated, it also sends power the relay coil and
> the switch cuts power to the stereo. The drivers attention is then
> likely drawn to the instrument cluster. The coolant light and oil
> pressure switch(es) logic at startup might make the idea moot, but IF
> this were even close to a good idea......
>
> Would Amp draw of the relay coil draw enough to interfere with proper
> electrical operation of the OEM warning light/buzzer electronics and
> cause false alarms?
>
> Not a plug and play idea, yes the driver is responsible for vehicle
> operation, but I bet the above scenario has happened before.
>
> Too lazy to test....
>
> Neil.
>
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