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Directed Electronics 545T Nite-Lite System D

4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars 136 ratings
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  • Automatically activates headlight and parking lights when driving in the dark
  • Turns lights on when windshield wipers are in use
  • Adjustable turn-off delay
  • Includes photocell, relays and bypass switch
  • "Nite Lite" System
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Product Description

Automatically activates headlight and parking lights when driving in darkness. Turns lights on when windshield wipers are in use. Adjustable turn-off delay. Includes photocell relays and bypass switch.

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Customers say

Customers like the quality, automatic, and value of the auto accessory. For example, they mention it works great, it turns on headlights automatically, and it's great for the price. That said, opinions are mixed on ease of installation.

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63 customers mention45 positive18 negative

Customers like the quality of the auto accessory. They say it works great to turn on headlights and parking lights. They also say the unit, relays, and sensor are of good quality. However, some customers have noted that the on/off switch looks awful.

"...It is a nice system, but the switch that comes with it is hideous...." Read more

"...I have installed this in my 2007 Mustang and it works without a flaw. You will have to install an override switch, which is included...." Read more

"...Notes:Unit, relays and sensor are very good quality.As already noted, on/off switch looks awful. Mine also had On/Off labels flipped...." Read more

"...As for the pathway lighting, I think this does not do pathway lighting, it would either have to be done by the car itself, or with your security..." Read more

19 customers mention19 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the automatic. They mention it works perfectly and gives them auto lights for vehicles that did not come with them. The sensor is small and the lights come on at the right times. They also say it successfully adds auto headlights to cars that don't have them.

"...It works perfectly, it turns the headlights on when it starts to get dark immediately..." Read more

"...When wired correctly, this system adds that. It also makes the headlights come on if you use the windshield wipers...." Read more

"...Switching ON is instant in dark areas. Switching OFF delayed by 10-15 seconds - likely to avoid false flashing.Notes:..." Read more

"...Other options are automatic daytime running lights, headlights with or without running lights or just running lights...." Read more

5 customers mention5 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the value of the auto accessory. They say it's a great product for the price.

"...Very low cost product for your car.." Read more

"...Good product for the price and works fine, although lately I've been getting this error messages I can't understand..." Read more

"Great product fast shipping ultra cheap cost the product acted like it was supposed to i would reccomd this to anyone who doesnt have auto headlamps" Read more

"great value" Read more

3 customers mention3 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the size of the auto accessory. They mention that the sensor is small and the lights come on at the right times. Some say that the one fitted to the Rukus is great, never have to touch the light switch as once the kit.

"...The one fitted to the Rukus is great, never have to touch light switch as once the kit activates on the Toyota, it allows high beam without having..." Read more

"...The sensor is small and the lights come on at the right times." Read more

"Small, works great...." Read more

38 customers mention22 positive16 negative

Customers are mixed about the ease of installation. Some mention it's pretty easy to install, straightforward, and convenient. The directions for installation included a thorough wiring diagram. However, some say the instructions are hard to understand, confusing, and poor. The manual is too small to read and requires enlarging to read it.

"The item works as advertised and is relatively easy to install. I have installed this in my 2007 Mustang and it works without a flaw...." Read more

"...I give the unit four stars because of the necessity of enlarging the instruction sheet to read it...." Read more

"...According to the manual and the install above, it seems fairly straightforward...." Read more

"...Once you have the necessary knowledge the actual installation is straightforward...." Read more

5 customers mention0 positive5 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the switch that comes with the auto accessory. They mention that it's hideous, cheesy, and low class.

"...It is a nice system, but the switch that comes with it is hideous...." Read more

"...As already noted, on/off switch looks awful. Mine also had On/Off labels flipped...." Read more

"...The "off" switch is super low class . . . but you can get one from the parts store that looks better.Hint for installation:..." Read more

"...The on/off switch supplied with the unit is cheap and ugly...." Read more

4 customers mention0 positive4 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the control of the auto accessory. They mention that the time to on was longer or adjustable, and that there is no way to regulate the ignition timing. They also say that the 5 sec on time is too short and the lights would come on when driving under a bridge.

"...2: Time to on was longer or adjustable. Its nearly instant once the photocell is covered...." Read more

"...The only thing I would change is the ability to delay the time for turn on...." Read more

"...The 5 sec on time is too short and lights would come on when driving under a bridge. Other than that I have not had any issues." Read more

"Greetings, has no way to regulate the ignition timing of the lights when it detects darkness, as it is very sensitive, for whatever turns up slight..." Read more

Top reviews from the United States

rustyk123
5.0 out of 5 stars Small, works great.
Reviewed in the United States on October 8, 2012
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Updated after 3 years of use, still working great.

I received this and installed, I suppose it could be installed in less then an hour, to a functional state and a mess, I spent about 2 hours, but I made it look very clean and hidden. Also note that it is much smaller then it seams in the picture.

It works perfectly, it turns the headlights on when it starts to get dark immediately (unlike the factory kit in the 2002 Tahoe I use to have which took 20 seconds to turn on, unless it was dark when you started the car). I installed this in a 2005 Explorer XLS, I was able to locate a factory auto light switch and used that to control the power to the 545T so it looks factory. I was also able to hook up the wiper switch to function on each setting, if that feature is important to you, you might have to buy diodes to make this work.

And to help those with the install, hook this kit up at the light switch, this will allow you to maintain the high beam function.

As for the pathway lighting, I think this does not do pathway lighting, it would either have to be done by the car itself, or with your security system.
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Jason B.
5.0 out of 5 stars Successfully adds auto headlights to cars that don't have them.
Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2015
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I added this to a 2013 Toyota Corolla S because that car does not come equipped with automatic headlights. When wired correctly, this system adds that. It also makes the headlights come on if you use the windshield wipers. I really like this system, and it solved one of the more annoying things about my car without costing that much. It is a nice system, but the switch that comes with it is hideous. I ended up removing that switch and adding my own that kills the ground and shuts the entire system off. It can be done if you know what you're doing or have someone who does.

Also keep in mind that this system turns your headlights on when using the wipers, at night, and when traveling through dark areas including tunnels. There is also a clear photo sensor that will be on your dash close to the windshield. I tried putting mine in a more factory installed location, but this has to be as close to the window as possible to work correctly.

You may also be able to replace the photo sensor with a better one that matches your dash or car, but I decided to just leave the photo sensor alone.
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Jason Mellein
1.0 out of 5 stars Logic board is faulty; doesn't turn on dash lights
Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2015
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Struggled to get this to work. After individually testing the sensor, the relays, connectors, connections to the vehicle and the signals to the relays, it turns out that the logic box is faulty. The effect: the lights ALWAYS come on when the car turns on; never turns off when the sensor is bathed in light; and turn off immediately when you turn off the car, no time delay. Unfortunately I'm outside the 30day return window so I guess I blew $50.

One other thing to note is if you connect this directly to your headlight and running lights relays (as described and recommended in the microscopic instructions... bring your magnifying glass) it will not turn on your dashboard lights nor any other interior lights that might come on when you turn on your headlights.
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J. Colondres
3.0 out of 5 stars Works as Advertised
Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2014
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The item works as advertised and is relatively easy to install. I have installed this in my 2007 Mustang and it works without a flaw. You will have to install an override switch, which is included. The system comes set up for daylight driving engaged and the only way to disengage this feature is to open the control device and cut a wire. This process should be made so you don't have to open the control device, and the instructions need to be clearer about this feature as it is written in 2 font at the bottom. The overall instruction are not that great, so read carefully and completely.
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Oleg
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent product
Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2012
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I installed this unit on my 94" Accord.

Installation:
Took couple hours to locate right connection points. Another hour to remove existing old broken alarm system (which, if functional, was compatible with this unit). Spent another 90 minutes to connect harnesses, relays, sensor, switch.

Functionality:
I was able to get high beams to work correctly (despite all other reviews). Since my car had no electronics tied to lighting circuit, I used supplied relays to override parking/light combination switch. Unit delays switching ON for a few seconds to allow you start the car without extra load on battery. Switching ON is instant in dark areas. Switching OFF delayed by 10-15 seconds - likely to avoid false flashing.

Notes:
Unit, relays and sensor are very good quality.
As already noted, on/off switch looks awful. Mine also had On/Off labels flipped. Not a big deal, will replace it with something better looking.

Summary:
Fantastic product. Avoid installing yourself - take your car to alarm shop.
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