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Why do they wire cars so that the headlights can turn on all the time? I would prefer it if my headlights could only turn on when the key is in the ignition. Many other accessories only go on with the key, such as the radio, wipers, electric windows and the heater fan. The headlights should be the same. I can't imagine a realistic situation in which I would need to turn on my headlights without the key in the ignition. This could prevent alot of dead batteries!
Dwane Anderson, Jan 05 2007
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Actually many cars have it already, including my Subaru. Take a look at Volvos, Saabs, other larger european and japanese cars.
I use headlights without the key all the time - they're a great worklight! I'd be way more worried about leaving the key in the car when I'm not in it, especially with all the automatic-locking doors on newer cars. (I always leave a window down to avoid accidentally locking myself out!)
The car guys are ahead of you on this one. For example, my Saturn turns the headlights and interior lights on when you unlock the doors with the remote. They will stay on for awhile. It also leaves them on for awhile after you remove the key and then turns them off. Makes it easier to1. Find the car in the dark.2. Find your way to the house.3. See what might be gaining on you.
This feature is already in place in Canada and many other countries. It is law in Canada that cars sold here have headlights that light when the car is turned on. I drive a VW Jetta and it has a few other features that extinguish the headlights when the parking brake is engaged so you can park with the engine running without the lights on. I believe this law was introduced because there was significant evidence that the number of accidents was greatly reduced when the lights are visible.