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Old Jun 23, 2013 | 11:22 PM
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Anyone done this?
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Old Jun 23, 2013 | 11:39 PM
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What do you mean like wire it up so when you have the wipers on the lights come on?
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Old Jun 23, 2013 | 11:58 PM
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Being that it's law in NJ (probably law federally, but I'm not sure), it's become second nature to turn the lights on while it's raining... but I can see the use for this for those that are kind of absent-minded. Although, I wonder if there's a way to prevent the lights from coming on when washing your windows off?
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Old Jun 24, 2013 | 12:19 AM
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Yes, I mean when you turn your wipers on your low beams come on automatically.

Sumidor, the washer relay is a separate circuit so that wouldn't happen.
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Old Jun 24, 2013 | 01:21 AM
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Probably worth doing a how too on.
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Old Jun 24, 2013 | 07:36 AM
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State Law in Kansas, so yes.

Also, if you hook it up so your low beams come on when wipers are on, wouldn't they come on when you use the washer fluid? Just asking?
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Old Jun 24, 2013 | 09:44 AM
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Originally Posted by robkelley13
State Law in Kansas, so yes.

Also, if you hook it up so your low beams come on when wipers are on, wouldn't they come on when you use the washer fluid? Just asking?
I would think so. And I do believe it is law here, so it would be interesting.
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Old Jun 24, 2013 | 09:55 AM
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I put that rain-x stuff on my windows...I dont need wipers till its pouring...however in the daytime I run my parking lights w/ fogs, use my headlights at night
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Old Jun 24, 2013 | 12:29 PM
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Originally Posted by 01f1502wd
I put that rain-x stuff on my windows...I dont need wipers till its pouring...however in the daytime I run my parking lights w/ fogs, use my headlights at night
That rain-x stuff does work good.

I think the majority of state laws require lights to be on with wipers or anytime time its raining.
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Old Jun 24, 2013 | 02:55 PM
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Originally Posted by ibd2328
Yes, I mean when you turn your wipers on your low beams come on automatically.

Sumidor, the washer relay is a separate circuit so that wouldn't happen.
Oh it is? Well slap my *** and call me Susie, let's do it!
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