Wire it up to some Hella supertone horns:  http://youtu.be/-gDRBVMQ9as

Chris.

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Dnia Feb 18, 2014 o godz. 18:47 Steven Johnson <sjohnso2000@GMAIL.COM> napisał(a):

> 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.
>> 
>> --
>> Neil n
>> 
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>> 
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>> 
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>> 
>> Vanagon VAG *Gas* inline-VR Engine Swap Group:
>> 
>> http://tinyurl.com/d7gd5ej
>>