interesting headlight phenomenon

jelohead · **Posted:** Sat Apr 22, 2006 12:37 pm

so, today i turned off the truck before i turned off the headlights, then i noticed that the headlights had stayed on. i turned the switch on and back off, and the headlights went off. whats up with THAT???

2006KJSPORT4x4 · **Posted:** Sat Apr 22, 2006 12:42 pm

if you wait to turn the headlights off after you have already turned the engine off there is like a 1.5 minute delay...if you turn them off before you turn the engine off there is no delay

valvestem · **Joined:** Thu Jul 07, 2005 7:01 pm **Posts:** 222

jelohead wrote:

so, today i turned off the truck before i turned off the headlights, then i noticed that the headlights had stayed on. i turned the switch on and back off, and the headlights went off. whats up with THAT???

You just discovered the "Courtesy 'Get To The House Door' Lights" on your Jeep. A little known feature usually found by accident. Same way as I did.

Kugellager · **Posted:** Sat Apr 22, 2006 4:05 pm

Heh....I noticed the same thing a couple of times and learned the same way you did.

John
];')

bobafett22 · **Posted:** Sun Apr 23, 2006 3:24 am

I guess a lot of people learn that way...LOL...I did as well. Crazy little Jeeps!

desertkj · **Joined:** Mon Jan 30, 2006 8:24 pm **Posts:** 677

I love that feature though. It's awesome for when i get into my garage since my garage door opener light is always burnt out.

Se7enLC · **Posted:** Sun Apr 23, 2006 10:26 pm

jelohead wrote:

so, today i turned off the truck before i turned off the headlights, then i noticed that the headlights had stayed on. i turned the switch on and back off, and the headlights went off. whats up with THAT???

I learned that on a friend's cherokee that I moved for her. I spent quite awhile trying to figure out how to turn the lights off and they eventually went off on their own.

Basically, if you turn the lights off before turning off the ignition, the lights turn off. If you turn off the ignition first, the lights will stay on an additional X seconds (30, 60, 90, configurable with the EVIC)

- Jeff

Myke · **Posted:** Mon Apr 24, 2006 12:41 am

I have always known about this, but how do you configure it?

nolakj · **Posted:** Mon Apr 24, 2006 11:17 am

I guess great minds think alike. I found it by accident too. I just couldn't get them to shut off so I went inside and had to check a few minutes later to be sure they went off. Courtesy light do come in handy in New Orleans......

Mutt · **Posted:** Mon Apr 24, 2006 11:25 am

My favorite is when the neighbor comes over to tell me I left the lights on.

Se7enLC · **Posted:** Mon Apr 24, 2006 11:32 am

Myke wrote:

I have always known about this, but how do you configure it?

With the EVIC (overheard computer thingy) you go into the setup and it's pretty straightforward. Without the EVIC, I don't know if it is configurable.

smithstoo · **Posted:** Tue Aug 22, 2006 12:51 am

good thread on headlight
"courtesy get to the house"
option built into the KJ.
thanks-

Noscapegoat · **Joined:** Thu Jan 05, 2006 11:45 am **Posts:** 104

Yeah I wondered what the heck was going on first time I noticed it. :lol:

corwyyn · **Posted:** Tue Aug 22, 2006 2:52 am

Se7enLC wrote:

Myke wrote:

I have always known about this, but how do you configure it?

With the EVIC (overheard computer thingy) you go into the setup and it's pretty straightforward. Without the EVIC, I don't know if it is configurable.

I would think if you took it to the dealer they could reprogram it.

Dutchy · **Posted:** Tue Aug 22, 2006 4:28 am

Great feature, I can adjust the time delay on my 2003 with the overhead display.
Knew all along about it as I did read the manual from front to back the first week i got it :shock:

Se7enLC · **Posted:** Tue Aug 22, 2006 9:52 am

Dutchy wrote:

Did you know that in 4lo on a steep slope and first or second gear engaged (manual) you can step out of your KJ without stalling it or without it rolling, it just stays in it's pleace

Seriously? If the engine is turning and it's in gear, that force must be going somewhere. If it's not turning the tires, where is it going? If the clutch were weak or something, I'd believe that there's some slippage there, but when I slow my liberty down to a stop without hitting the clutch (even in 4lo first gear) it DOES stall. Granted, that is slowing it down using the brakes on a decline, but I don't see that being any different than an incline.

Unless you mean that while sitting on the incline the wheels themselves are slipping just the right amount. I would never suggest actually getting out of the jeep, though

snowsport · **Joined:** Tue Oct 18, 2005 11:52 pm **Posts:** 1211

When I turn the KJ off before I turn the lights off, I can get them off by turning the lights on and off again. Geez, I didn't think that this was a courtesy thing to light the way to the door... :oops:

I've had the KJ for over three years... :oops:

Thanks for giving me a clue...

CaKJFreedom · **Posted:** Tue Aug 22, 2006 5:38 pm

Quote:

I've had the KJ for over three years...

Pssst, and there's a space for the owners manual in the glove compartment and your sunvisors extend. I think that's it for KJ secrets. :wink:

Jeepjeepster · **Posted:** Tue Aug 22, 2006 5:55 pm

Se7enLC wrote:

Dutchy wrote:

Did you know that in 4lo on a steep slope and first or second gear engaged (manual) you can step out of your KJ without stalling it or without it rolling, it just stays in it's pleace

Seriously? If the engine is turning and it's in gear, that force must be going somewhere. If it's not turning the tires, where is it going? If the clutch were weak or something, I'd believe that there's some slippage there, but when I slow my liberty down to a stop without hitting the clutch (even in 4lo first gear) it DOES stall. Granted, that is slowing it down using the brakes on a decline, but I don't see that being any different than an incline.

Unless you mean that while sitting on the incline the wheels themselves are slipping just the right amount. I would never suggest actually getting out of the jeep, though

I do not understand how that would work? If the engine is running and its mechanically connected to the wheels, then it must either move or stall.

Dutchy · **Posted:** Wed Aug 23, 2006 6:07 am

interesting headlight phenomenon

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